Area Coordinator

Salve Regina University is a Catholic University located in Newport, Rhode Island. The university is committed to academic success and personal discovery in a dynamic world that values higher thinking and skill. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the Mission and the Mercy Catholic tradition.

The Area Coordinator is a full‑time, 12‑month position that provides administrative, supervisory, programming, support, and conflict‑resolution skills to students in a unique residence hall setting on a historic ocean‑front campus. The coordinator works collaboratively with students to develop a comfortable and inclusive living environment with diverse communities. They provide assistance, guidance, and support to students, refer students to appropriate on‑campus resources, and supervise Resident Advisors.

The coordinator actively participates in the campus conduct process and provides on‑duty coverage to a residence population of over 1,200 students. The coordinator demonstrates a commitment to building inclusive communities that focus on learning, leadership, and sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds.

• Responsible for overall supervision and management of assigned residential area.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate 10‑14 Resident Advisors.
• Work and communicate effectively with the Residence Life team, Facilities, Housekeeping, and other key campus constituencies to provide students with an exemplary campus living experience.
• Implement and coordinate university programs designed to enrich the academic and social quality of life within the residence halls.
• Conduct weekly area student staff meetings.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled individual supervision meetings with each Resident Advisor.
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer and effectively articulate the student code of conduct and community standards to students.
• Coordinate one or more functions within the Office of Residence Life (e.g., room selection, RA training, RA selection, etc. as assigned).
• Assist students with personal, social, and academic development through individual meetings, programming, and maintaining visibility in the residential area.
• Participate in the year‑round weekly area coordinator professional staff on‑call rotation.
• Communicate effectively with Campus Safety and Security personnel and the Administrator on‑call to provide support to students when responding to incidents.
• Complete housing operations tasks for assigned area including check‑in/check‑out, room condition reports, damage billing, room changes, etc.
• Implement ongoing staff development and training for student staff.
• Participate in professional staff development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to residence life and student affairs profession.
• Complete administrative tasks, including review and follow‑up related to RA weekly reports, duty logs, accountability worksheet, etc.
• Build community among students living in the areas supervised through intentional conversations and programming.

• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

• This position is subject to both inside and outside work.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A working knowledge of residence hall living is required.
• Must possess a strong ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required, with the ability to interpret and communicate institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, and regulations to Resident Advisors and students.
• Possess an understanding of and commitment to the Mercy Catholic mission and values.
• Possess a demonstrated sensitivity to students, staff, and faculty of diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, geographic origin, and ethnicity.

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel or related field is preferred.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage available after the first of the month following the date of hire.
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with…