Position Detail

Area Coordinator/ Coordinator of Wellness Programs

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

The area coordinator/ coordinator of wellness programs is an active and visible 11-month, live-in professional staff member who provides leadership and supervision support for a residential community of approximately

200 - 400 students.  The 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.

The coordinator plays a leadership role in providing training to RAs and programming to students on a variety of topics, including emotional and physical health, stress reduction, suicide prevention, resilience, and a variety of other topics, often in collaboration with other campus partners. The coordinator serves as a resource and mentor to intentional housing communities related to wellness and integrative health and participates on committees and working groups at the direction of the associate dean or dean of students. This position serves as a liaison in Residence Life for collaborative initiatives with OPRA (Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics), the Wellness Center and Health and Counseling.

A graduate degree with a minimum of one-year of job-related experience is required. Previous experiences with community development, programming in a residential setting, wellness and or outdoor programs strongly preferred. This professional must 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.

The employment cycle for this residential, 11-month, benefited position is August 1st to June 30th and holds a grade 5 in the Hampshire College staff salary grading schedule.  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/ .  All applications will be reviewed immediately.

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