Area Coordinator Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Area Coordinator position at Converse University in Spartanburg, SC involves supporting the residential community, overseeing student staff, and managing housing operations. This full-time live-in role requires strong decision-making, organizational, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and be able to effectively communicate with a diverse population. Compensation includes an annual salary, on-campus housing with a meal plan, university-provided cell phone, and participation in the university health plan. Converse University values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Apply Now.
Job Description
Area Coordinator
Converse University
in Spartanburg, SC
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Full-Time
Posted:
05/06/2025
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Category:
Residence Life and Housing; +1 Student Affairs and Services The Area Coordinators are responsible for supporting the student experience within the residential community, working with 30 student staff members and essential housing operations processes and procedures. The Area Coordinators serve on the professional staff team for the Department of Residence Life (“the Department”) and report to the Director of Residence Life and Dean of Students. Responsibilities include understanding and stewardship of the residents, staff, and physical facilities of their assigned area. They must possess excellent decision-making, organizational, and leadership skills. The Area Coordinators are to be active campus and community leaders for students. This is a full-time (12-month), exempt, live-in position. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday; however, hours will vary widely to include working evenings and weekends, contingent on activities, events, residence life meetings, and serving on the on-call rotation. A highly successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree preferred, in higher education or related fields and show an aptitude for communicating effectively in a professional manner with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrators. They must have the ability to multi-task and respond effectively in high-stress situations or crises. Preference will be provided for candidates with a demonstrated knowledge of the environment of a small, residential liberal arts campus, an understanding of the cyclical process of university housing, and a willingness to commit to the mission and goals of Converse University. Each Area Coordinator has administrative responsibility in an area of the student life team. Compensation Annual salary
On-campus housing with meal plan & paid parking University-provided cell phone for university business and on call Participation in the University health plan Converse University believes that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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