Area Coordinator
Company: Palm Beach Atlantic University
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description SUMMARY In support of the university’s mission and
objectives, this position Provides leadership for the
administrative, supervisory, programming, and counseling functions
in a residence hall setting year-round. The Area Coordinator (AC)
is responsible to create a strong Christian living-learning
community that is conducive to the holistic development of students
and supports the mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University, Student
Development, and the Residence Life Department. Residence Hall
Student Experience & Management Serves as the primary contact
concerning students’ on-campus living experience. Provides students
with current university information through various methods.
Responsible for crisis management assistance, conflict resolution,
and mediation for students, as needed. Communicates emergency
management plans to residents, per the Crisis Management Team.
Supervises the daily operation of residence halls through room
inspections, communicating housekeeping and maintenance needs, and
the opening/closing procedures for the hall annually. Responsible
for assigned university keys. Prepares weekly and monthly data
reports as requested. Assists with the housing placement process,
semesterly check-in/out, Welcome Week, summer residential program,
and other projects within Student Development year-round. Creates a
conducive environment for academic success through proper staffing,
hall programs, and facility care. Manages assigned budget areas.
Programming & Care of Students Keeps supervisor and staff informed
of daily activities, problems and emergencies that affect
residents. Develops relationships with residents and encourages
their holistic development through educational and social
programming coordinated by the Residence Life team. Plans,
develops, implements, markets, and evaluates educational and social
programs. Encourages student involvement in Student Development
co-programming efforts. Assists with the evaluation and assessments
of Residence Life services and programs. Supervision of Student
Leaders Assists with the selection, training, evaluation, and
primary supervision of Reslife student leaders (RC, RA and Desk
Assistants) . Assists with AC and Reslife staff development
programs. Facilitates weekly RC/RA staff meetings and biweekly
one-on-ones. Schedules and supervises RC/RA duty hours, room
inspections and curfew checks, as applicable. Oversees the
Residence Life professional, clerical, and student staff members.
Student Accountability Encourages and monitors residents in
maintaining their decorum and conduct based on the Community Values
System. Investigates infractions of the Community Values System and
imposes/refers disciplinary sanctions. Maintains accurate records
in student accountability software. Trains student leaders in
appropriate on-duty response and reporting efforts of community
violations. Collaboration Completes special projects and serves on
university-wide committees, as assigned. Assists within the First
Year Experience activities, as assigned. Participates in on-campus
and off-campus professional development and networking
opportunities, retreats, and meetings. Works collaboratively with
administrators, faculty, staff members, and students to “build
bridges” between other departments on-campus. Represents Residence
Life to prospective students and parents and maintains active
involvement at university functions on- and off-campus. Assist with
recruitment and retention efforts for the university. Responsible
for expense management within area budget. Performs other duties,
as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in
communications, management, student development, or other related
field required; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Student development, higher education preferred.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Customer
Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key
stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community
partners in mind at all times. Professionalism – Displays a high
level of professionalism, e.g., timeliness, reliability,
communication, and work ethic. Christ-first Faith – Provides
spiritual support to community members, including students, on
their Christian faith journey. Adaptable/Flexibility – Ability to
change or adjust to change. Attention to Detail – Ability to
efficiently and accurately focus on a specific task or number of
tasks. Reviews details with a critical eye. Confidentiality –
Maintains the necessary confidentiality and discretion required for
the position. Conflict Management – Functions professionally and
wisely during difficult conversations, while under stress, and
while managing challenging situations. Develops Others – Ability to
promote continuous improvement within teams and/or individuals.
Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a
clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey
clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of
audiences. Establishes Trust – Gains the confidence of others by
actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, and
vulnerable. Problem-solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses,
and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters
commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote
cooperation and working together through trust and support of
others both departmentally and cross-functionally. ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work non-routine hours during certain
times of the year. Ability to traverse campus and stairs. This
position requires living on campus and the ability to handle
emergencies that could arise at any hour of the day including
weekends, holidays, etc.
Keywords: Palm Beach Atlantic University, Tamiami , Area Coordinator, Administration, Clerical , West Palm Beach, Florida
