Description: Carroll College seeks interested candidates for a live-on Area Coordinator position to help us live out our motto, "Not for School, but for Life." With the mountains at our doorstep, we embrace the adventure of the college experience, including the opportunities and challenges that shape students for life at college and beyond. We are looking for a team member who will continue our commitment to an excellent student experience.
The Residential Life and Housing Department plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Carroll College. We seek a collaborative partner who is deeply invested in students and their holistic wellness, community development, attentive to innovative processes, and eager to contribute to our programs growth.
In coordination with the other Residential Life & Housing professional staff, this position is responsible for promoting a safe and vibrant living and learning environment for approximately 400 students of our 900+ residential student population. In their role, Area Coordinators provide supervision of:
• 6 to 12 Resident Assistants • Management and operation of community residence hall(s) to support healthy and safe living and learning environments. • Support for key housing operations and committee engagement. • Time management, email management, priority setting, and general administrative skills to contribute to departmental processes and success. • Promotion of holistic and educational opportunities in student community life, through the lens of a Catholic Liberal Arts College. • Our foundations include a focus on the development of the whole person, student development theory, learning outcomes, and organizational theory. • Promotion of an intentional interaction model. • Utilization of a student-centered and restorative approach as a conduct administrator. • Customer service perspective and skills. • Utilize collaboration, teamwork, support, and compassionate candor as core aspects of their professional toolset.
37.5 hours per week, inclusive of office hours, staff meetings and programming, and community engagement. Regular use of the Google Suite for communication, data management, and process management. Utilize the eRezLife Housing Software to manage all residential operations of their community. Assignment to a functional area of Residential Life and Housing, including Housing and Assignments, Training and Development, Co-Curricular Learning Model Development, Summer Conferencing, and Student Conduct.
This position serves as part of a year-round weekly on-call rotation. This position has a weekly commitment to an evening staff meeting, and some additional weekend and evening commitments.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in education, educational psychology, counseling, or a related field. They will also have at least one year of experience in Residential Life and/or Housing as a student or professional staff member, or experience in a related area. The successful candidate will be dedicated to student success, understand and appreciate a liberal arts education, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, exhibit professionalism, and demonstrate the ability to successfully collaborate with and engage faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
To Apply:
For priority consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu by March 31, 2026:
• Cover letter • Resume • Contact information for at least three professional references
Position will remain open until filled.
Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.
Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide a written response to Carroll College's mission statement, https://www.carroll.edu/about/mission-statement.
Benefits Include:
• Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program • Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more • 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College • Tuition Remission and potential Tuition Exchange benefits • Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays • Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits • Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more
About Us:
Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll's campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.
Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue. To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our web site at www.carroll.edu.