Area Coordinator (26-27 Academic Year)
Company:
State University of New York at Geneseo
Job Location:
Geneseo, New York
Category:
Residence Life and Housing
Type:
Full-Time
Department: Residence Life
Position Summary
HIGHLIGHTS
The SUNY Geneseo Department of Residence Life, in partnership with our residents, cultivates an inclusive living and learning environment that sparks engagement, encourages and fosters well being, and inspires a feeling of belonging for all students who live in our community.
The Area Coordinator is a professional position in the SUNY Geneseo Division of Student and Campus Life. As such, the Area Coordinator is expected to fulfill their specific responsibilities in a way that demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the articulated mission and goals of their department, the division of Student & Campus Life, and the College. Area Coordinators are also expected to adhere to the professional and ethical standards promulgated by the professional association with which their department is affiliated. Area Coordinators must display the ability to foster diverse and inclusive relationships, as well as a high degree of cultural humility.
Area Coordinators (AC) are live-in professional Residence Life staff members. An Area Coordinator's primary duty is to oversee and develop multiple residence halls (two to four) as residential educators, informed supervisors, connection builders, creative managers, and accurate record-keepers. Where applicable, some ACs will supervise a Residence Director as well. The AC position requires flexibility of work hours, including evening and weekend work. Area Coordinators do not have a traditional 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. work schedule. As live-on professionals, ACs are considered "essential College personnel," and must have skills in crisis management. Each AC participates in a night and weekend duty schedule, requiring periodic overnight monitoring of a duty phone, the ability to respond to emergency situations, and other related residential duties. Due to the nature of this work, Area Coordinators are required to reside in the apartment provided and assigned by the College via the Department of Residence Life.
Responsibilities include informal counseling and co-curricular education of residential students, supervision and development of a student staff of resident assistants, and oversight of residential operations and facilities. Successful Area Coordinators will have academic interests and professional experiences related to residential education, student learning and development, leadership development, civic and social engagement, and the needs of students transitioning to college, particularly first-year and transfer students.
The Area Coordinator role is a three-year position designed to support the professional growth of emerging housing and residential life professionals. Through increasing levels of responsibility, intentional supervision, and leadership development opportunities, the AC position serves as a foundational step for individuals seeking to advance their careers in housing, residence life, or student affairs. Applicants are encouraged to view this role as a launch point for their next level of professional leadership.
This is a pool posting. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please read "Special Instructions to Applicant" for details.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Successful applicants will have academic interests and experiences that include residential education, implementing residential curriculum, leadership development, a commitment to diversity, civic and social engagement, and an understanding of the needs of students transitioning to college, especially first-year and transfer students. We value colleagues who will be educators outside the classroom, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to academic excellence. By working collaboratively with colleagues both within and beyond the Residence Life department, Area Coordinators help residents foster leadership skills, develop critical reasoning skills, and practice ethical decision-making.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Associate or Assistant Director of Residence Life.
Supervision Exercised
This position supervises undergraduate paraprofessionals:
* Resident Assistants
* Senior Resident Assistants
Some Area Coordinators may have an opportunity to supervise graduate interns.
Posting Number: S434
Line # to be filled
TBD
Open Until Filled: Yes
Salary
$51,261
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please note: This is a pool posting for the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants will be contacted only if a position becomes available. It may be necessary for you to re-apply on August 1 if still interested next year.
Please attach a cover letter, a resume and contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted at the time of interviews.
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
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Job Duties/Responsibilities
Position Summary
HIGHLIGHTS
The SUNY Geneseo Department of Residence Life, in partnership with our residents, cultivates an inclusive living and learning environment that sparks engagement, encourages and fosters well being, and inspires a feeling of belonging for all students who live in our community.
The Area Coordinator is a professional position in the SUNY Geneseo Division of Student and Campus Life. As such, the Area Coordinator is expected to fulfill their specific responsibilities in a way that demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the articulated mission and goals of their department, the division of Student & Campus Life, and the College. Area Coordinators are also expected to adhere to the professional and ethical standards promulgated by the professional association with which their department is affiliated. Area Coordinators must display the ability to foster diverse and inclusive relationships, as well as a high degree of cultural humility.
Area Coordinators (AC) are live-in professional Residence Life staff members. An Area Coordinator's primary duty is to oversee and develop multiple residence halls (two to four) as residential educators, informed supervisors, connection builders, creative managers, and accurate record-keepers. Where applicable, some ACs will supervise a Residence Director as well. The AC position requires flexibility of work hours, including evening and weekend work. Area Coordinators do not have a traditional 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. work schedule. As live-on professionals, ACs are considered "essential College personnel," and must have skills in crisis management. Each AC participates in a night and weekend duty schedule, requiring periodic overnight monitoring of a duty phone, the ability to respond to emergency situations, and other related residential duties. Due to the nature of this work, Area Coordinators are required to reside in the apartment provided and assigned by the College via the Department of Residence Life.
Responsibilities include informal counseling and co-curricular education of residential students, supervision and development of a student staff of resident assistants, and oversight of residential operations and facilities. Successful Area Coordinators will have academic interests and professional experiences related to residential education, student learning and development, leadership development, civic and social engagement, and the needs of students transitioning to college, particularly first-year and transfer students.
The Area Coordinator role is a three-year position designed to support the professional growth of emerging housing and residential life professionals. Through increasing levels of responsibility, intentional supervision, and leadership development opportunities, the AC position serves as a foundational step for individuals seeking to advance their careers in housing, residence life, or student affairs. Applicants are encouraged to view this role as a launch point for their next level of professional leadership.
This is a pool posting. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please read "Special Instructions to Applicant" for details.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to foster diverse and inclusive relationships as well as a high degree of cultural sensitivity
- Ability to live in the provided on-campus apartment for the duration of employment in the AC position
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree.
- Professional or paraprofessional experience in residence life or commensurate experience in student affairs.
Successful applicants will have academic interests and experiences that include residential education, implementing residential curriculum, leadership development, a commitment to diversity, civic and social engagement, and an understanding of the needs of students transitioning to college, especially first-year and transfer students. We value colleagues who will be educators outside the classroom, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to academic excellence. By working collaboratively with colleagues both within and beyond the Residence Life department, Area Coordinators help residents foster leadership skills, develop critical reasoning skills, and practice ethical decision-making.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Associate or Assistant Director of Residence Life.
Supervision Exercised
This position supervises undergraduate paraprofessionals:
* Resident Assistants
* Senior Resident Assistants
Some Area Coordinators may have an opportunity to supervise graduate interns.
Posting Number: S434
Line # to be filled
TBD
Open Until Filled: Yes
Salary
$51,261
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please note: This is a pool posting for the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants will be contacted only if a position becomes available. It may be necessary for you to re-apply on August 1 if still interested next year.
Please attach a cover letter, a resume and contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted at the time of interviews.
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
- Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
- Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
- Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual. - Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities. - Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future.
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Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Function 1: Administration of Residence Halls
Administer two to four residence halls by supervising hall opening and closing
Oversee furniture and key inventories
Track occupancy and administer assignments and room changes
Maintain office hours in a residence hall office
Address damages and manage damage billing
Assess building maintenance needs and communicate them effectively
Maintain regular communication and collaborative working relationships with custodial, maintenance, and facilities personnel
Balance and maintain a budget for hall programming
Maintain up-to-date records and files
Address quality of life issues in the residence hall
Monitor payroll time sheets and mandatory training for RAs
Assist with health, safety, and facilities inspections and follow up on identified concerns
Ensure residence halls comply with applicable fire, health, and safety regulations and support emergency preparedness efforts - Function 2: Community Development
Build and sustain positive relationships with residents through availability, accessibility, and intentional outreach
Support RA and Hall Council programs
Maintain the safety and security of the residence hall
Proactively address roommate and community conflicts using mediation and restorative practices when appropriate
Provide college life orientation for residents by modeling positive interactions, sending community messages, and encouraging staff to host community meetings
Create environments that support students' academic success and personal development
Sustain and strengthen connections between students and faculty through intentional engagement and collaboration
Develop positive relationships with custodial and maintenance staff
Create and oversee the halls' education plans based on the Residence Life Mission and Educational Priority, Learning Goals, and the Student and Campus Life Learning Outcomes
Implement elements of the residential curriculum and contribute to the assessment of student learning and engagement
Hold student conduct meetings, provide informal counseling, and make appropriate referrals to campus and community resources
Participate in emergency preparedness, crisis response, and follow-up care for students of concern - Function 3: Staff Development
Hire student staff and actively supervise, train, and evaluate
Some ACs also supervise a Residence Director Intern and indirectly oversee their residence hall
Meet regularly with the paraprofessional staff, both individually and as a team
Prioritize active team building, leadership development, and staff well-being
Facilitate and/or contribute to student staff training sessions, including fall, mid-year, and in-service training
Support staff accountability, professional growth, and performance development through feedback and evaluation - Function 4: Institutional Liaison
Provide overnight emergency service by serving on the duty rotation
Establish/maintain relationships with other College offices
Serve as a resource person for needed referrals
Participate in Residence Life staff meetings, learning meetings, and professional development opportunities
Serve on departmental, divisional, or College committees and working groups as assigned
Assist with special projects, coverage needs, and alternative assignments as needed, including summer or break housing operations, conference housing, or staff training initiatives
Model professional behavior, communication, and attire - Function 5: Professional Development and Contribution to the Field
Engage in professional learning opportunities that support advancement in housing and residential life.
Attend and contribute to departmental trainings, workshops, and retreats.
Contribute to a culture of learning by sharing professional insights, best practices, and lessons learned with colleagues.
Demonstrate increasing leadership capacity and readiness for advanced professional roles over the course of the appointment.
