Position Detail

Area Coordinator

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is accepting applications for area coordinator.

The area coordinator is an active and visible live-in professional staff member who provides leadership and supervision support for a residential community of approximately 200 - 400 students.  The area coordinator creates community inclusive of diverse populations; provides non-clinical counseling; takes part in after-hours emergency response rotation; plans academic and social programming; supervises student residential staff; enforces policy; and administers housing procedures. Qualified candidate must be able to respond to emergency and crisis situations.

A graduate degree with a minimum of one-year of job-related experience is required; previous experience with community development and programming in a residential setting is strongly preferred. Successful candidate will have an understanding of Student Development Theory; strong supervisory and problem-solving skills; have an attention to detail for budget tracking; and have experience with computer programs and social media applications. Candidate must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule. This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to go up and down stairs. A commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds is essential.

This residential, 12-month, benefited appointment begins immediately. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits program. Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.