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Job Title


Residential Life Area Coordinator


Company : University of Rochester


Location : Rochester, NY


Created : 2025-12-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 740 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 200800 Residential Life Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 104 H Compensation Range: $18.65 - $26.11 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ Responsibilities: GENERAL PURPOSE Area Coordinator responsibilities are in three general areas, including assisting in delivering important student affairs services in their residential area; assigned business operations and functions in their residential area; and responsibilities as a member of the professional staff in the residential area and the Office for Residential Life. This can include developing goals and programs to contribute to the intellectual, cultural and social growth of residential students; supervise and counsel assigned area staff; to administer all Residential Life and University social and business policies and programs in their area; and to maintain liaison relationships with the University community. The Area Coordinator reports to the Associate Director for Residential Life. Residential Area Responsibilities + _Staff Supervision_ - Responsibility for supervision (direct or indirect) of area staff, including Resident Advisors and Graduate Resident Directors, clerical, and student staff. Responsibilities include team building, goal and expectation setting, on-going training and development, day-to-day advising, regular staff meetings, on-going formal and informal evaluation, and other personnel related activities. + _Student Life Programming_ _-_ Facilitate a comprehensive residential curriculum for the residential area, aimed at creation of productive residential communities. This includes balanced social, educational, cultural and recreational programs; student government advising and leadership development programs; emergency response procedures; counseling, advising and referral mechanisms; intervention, mediation and adjudication programs; etc. + _Resident Support_ _-_ Advise/counsel individuals and groups of students on personal, residential living or other matters. Make referrals to other areas of the University when appropriate. + _Behavioral Standards -_ Ensure staff and residents are aware of the rules and responsibilities. Assist students in developing behavioral standards appropriate to group living at an academic institution. When necessary, confront individuals and groups whose behavior is unacceptable, and initiate appropriate student conduct action. + _Budget_ _-_ Assist in the maintenance of current and accurate accounting of the residential area budget. Monitor assigned operations and personnel expenditures to ensure accuracy. Initiate cost saving measures whenever possible. Respond to budget information and change requests as directed by the Residential Life Central Office. + _Billing_ _-_ Administer billing processes for the living area (damages, lock change fees, etc.). Publish notifications to students. Liaison with students, parents, the Bursar, etc. + _Summer and Conference Programs -_ Coordinate the summer conference operations for the living area. Organize staffing, building preparation, billing, check-in and check-out processes. Liaison with the campus partner offices, custodial and maintenance services, other Residential Life areas, Public Safety, outside vendors and others. + _Personnel_ _-_ Orient new staff to their role and job expectations, the residential area, the department and the University. Maintain appropriate records (payroll, work schedule, performance evaluations, etc.). Make recommendations on matters such as salary, promotions, and transfers. + _Physical Facilities_ - Assist in regular inspections of the residence area to ensure that appropriate facilities and cleanliness standards are being maintained. Maintain accurate inventory records for furnishings, equipment and supplies. + _Health and Safety_ _-_ Assure area facilities comply with all applicable fire, health and safety regulations. Coordinate with appropriate departments for fire drill, health and safety inspections. Follow-up on all health, safety and security reports to ensure issues are corrected. + _Communications_ _-_ Maintain open communication within Residential Life and with other departments important to Residential Life's successful operations (University Student Life, Public Safety, Dining Services, Residential Life Facilities and Operations, Admissions, Bursar, etc.). Residential Life Responsibilities + _Policy Developmen_ _t -_ With other Residential Life professional staff, assist the Director of Undergraduate Residential Life with policy development and articulation, protocol and procedures. + _Committee Activity_ - Participate in committee, assessment, and special project work related to student concerns and Residential Life. This includes within Residential Life, University Student Life and other administrative areas of the University. + _Departmental Training_ - Assist with or assume leadership in development and presentation of departmental staff and student training programs. This may include pre-opening, mid-year and in-service programs, RA Candidate Class, leadership programs, etc. + _Other Duties -_ Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.u200b The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the Universityu2019s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create u2013 and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the worldu2019s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundariesu2014always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If youu2019re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever betteru2014Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.