Area Coordinator (26-27 Academic Year)

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus: SUNY Geneseo Title: Area Coordinator Area: 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 Coordinators 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 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

Informal counseling and co-curricular education of residential students Supervision and development of a student staff of resident assistants 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

• Bachelors 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
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Professional or paraprofessional experience in residence life or commensurate experience in student affairs
• License or certification

Other Skills Required

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 Details

Posting Number: S434 Number of Vacancies: 1 Line to be filled: TBD Full or Part-time: Full-Time Appointment Type: Term Anticipated Appointment Start Date: TBD Job Posting Date: 02/03/2026 Apply By: Job Posting Closed Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Salary: $12,161 Special Instructions to Applicant

Please note that 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, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community, including vendors, visitors, and guests, are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at 585-245-5020 or email odegeneseo.edu.

Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/humanresources.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/policing. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

Quick Link for Postings

https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5454

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Percentage of Time: 35

Job Duty Responsibility 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

Percentage of Time: 30

Job Duty Responsibility 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

Percentage of Time: 20

Job Duty Responsibility Function 3: