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Area Coordinator/Residence Life and Hous

State University of New York Cortland
Cortland, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Area Coordinator

Residence Life and Housing Office

SUNY Cortland

Starting Salary: $52,261

The Area Coordinator (AC) is a live-in position responsible for the administration of a residential community of multiple residential areas (either two buildings or two buildings plus one leadership house). Area Coordinators foster a welcoming and inclusive environment in the residence halls. Area Coordinators support the retention of residential students, staff supervision, assessment, student conduct, referrals, programming, emergency management and general building administration.

Major Responsibilities

Community Development

Build, maintain, and foster caring relationships in support of the mission of the University and Residence Life and Housing.

Address student behavior through informal conversations, mediate roommate conflicts, hold programming, and engage in community initiatives to promote civility and community responsibility.

Respond to issues of bias, discrimination, and sexual harassment and assault within the residential population by listening, showing empathy, completing various reports, and referring to the appropriate resources.

Hold low-level student conduct meetings to address community standards and support student development.

Display a professional attitude and model professional behavior.

Provide students with one on one advice and support to help them deal with campus-related or interpersonal, social, and developmental issues. May utilize active listening and problem-solving skills as well as make referrals to appropriate resources such as counseling, career services, advising and transition.

Utilize program curriculums to facilitate hall and campus programs. Purchase program materials, promote and attend programs and submit requisite documentation at the conclusion of the programs.

Administration of Residence Halls

Maintain furniture and key inventories.

Track occupancy and process room changes.

Complete hall and room damage reports and maintenance requests.

Maintain a balanced budget for programming.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date files and records.

Coordinate hall openings and closings by creating schedules, inspecting rooms, and providing information.

Maintain safety and security of halls by coordinating health and safety inspections, submitting work orders, etc.

During the summer and/or times of construction, or when an assigned building is off-line, the Area Coordinator will be assigned to a special project that addresses a need in lieu of performing the day-to-day responsibilities for that building.

Preferred qualifications: Masters degree in Higher Education Administration or related field; One year of post-baccalaureate residence life or higher education experience; Evidence of training in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and/or cultural competency; Experience working with a diverse student population; and, Reliable transportation and/or valid Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Effective problem-solving and reasoning skills

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Ability to be flexible and adapt to change

Demonstrated self-initiative

Strong organizational and detail orientation skills

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To learn more and to submit your application, visit: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10942

Salary : $52,261

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