Area Coordinator

Company: Lesley University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Area CoordinatorThe OpportunityLesley University is seeking an Area Coordinator who will report directly to the Associate Dean in Residence Life and will be a member of the Student Life and Academic & Development Team at Lesley University. They will support the mission and goals of the Residence Life program and serve in a pivotal role as a resource for Community Advisors and students. Working closely with the Residence Life team, the Area Coordinator will provide leadership and guidance to the Community Advisors on programming initiatives, developing an inclusive community, emergency procedures as well as encouraging their personal growth and development.The Area Coordinator is similarly responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all resident students. This includes responding to student emergencies and incidents, following emergency protocols, coordinating responses with Public Safety, contacting the appropriate staff, and determining when ambulance and/or police are needed. In this position, the Area Coordinator will also serve as a Hearing Officer as a part of the Dean of Student Life Hearing Process.An on-campus apartment is provided for this live-in position and is expected to serve as a primary residence for the Area Coordinator. The Area Coordinator must serve on an on-call schedule. Nights and weekends are required.In accordance with Lesley University's Pets and Service Animals for Employees Policy, pets are not permitted on Lesley University property with the exception of approved service animals for individuals with disabilities and approved emotional support animals, as required by applicable laws.Qualities and CapabilitiesA successful candidate will have:1-3+ years of post-Bachelors Residence Life experience and knowledge of Student Development Theory (required)Master's degree in Higher Education or related field (preferred)Previous demonstrated success in a supervisory position; Ability to supervise and advise CAs and students on a daily basisBe self-motivated, inclusive, and customer service orientedWhy LesleyLocated in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.Expressing InterestA letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.PI0df08c65ee07-25660-36480671

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