Residential Area Coordinator

Job Description:

The Residential Area Coordinator is essential in implementing and supporting Brown’s and Campus Life’s residential curriculum and academic year experiences. To accomplish this primary function and purpose, the Residential Area Coordinator works closely with colleagues in Campus Life and other offices to deliver an intentional co-curricular living-learning environment in the undergraduate residences that is aligned with Brown’s Liberal Learning Goals for its Open Curriculum; Brown’s values, voice, and mission; and Campus Life divisional goals for the student experience. The Residential Area Coordinator accomplishes these outcomes by contributing to a dynamic and engaged professional and student staff team whose practice is innovative, centers student development and learning, and partners actively with students and colleagues. Residential Area Coordinators achieve these goals through fostering the growth and development of their residents, responding to community concerns, addressing policy violations, supervising student staff, and supporting administrative and operational functions for the Strategic Assessment and Student Experience team. Residential Area Coordinators will participate in the University's after-hours on-call system and respond to student emergencies. Reporting to an Assistant Director, the Residential Area Coordinator will supervise a student staff team and collaborate with professional colleagues to serve a group of buildings within the First Year Experience, Greek, Program Theme, or Upper Division Area. Night and weekend work is required. This is a 12-month, live-in position (one/two-bedroom apartment provided), with a partial meal plan while classes are in session. 

Note: This is a three-year, fixed-term position.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master's degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in higher education/student affairs administration, including administrative experience in residential, educational or similar organizations, required inclusive of a minimum of one year of experience supervising paraprofessional staff and implementing programs (preferably in a university setting) required.
• Experience developing programs and initiatives that are responsive to the needs of a diverse student population, including students from historically underrepresented groups. 
• Experience with residential programs, student support initiatives, and work in a higher education setting is strongly preferred.  

Job Competencies

• Working knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of student learning and development; understanding of the cultural, social, and educational needs of students in residential communities.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively and efficiently solve problems, using sound judgment, assuming ownership of a problem, and resolving challenges in a collaborative manner. 
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Skill and familiarity with the latest software, database systems, and computer literacy.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about benefits at Brown University, visit the Brown University benefits page.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-28

Job Posting Title:

Residential Area Coordinator

Department:

Strategic Assessment and the Student Experience

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.