The Area Coordinator is a member of the Residence Life departmental leadership team with decision-making, crisis management, strategic planning and policy/procedure-setting responsibilities.  Specifically, the Area Coordinator is responsible for supervision of hall directors, support staff and graduate assistants, planning, coordinating and implementing initiatives related to behavioral issues, student conduct, budget, safety, retention and programming for over 3,000 residential students.

The Area Coordinator works closely with the Director for Housing and/or Housing Manager (occupancy and room management systems) to assist with ensuring all operational and administrative service functions are successful in the residential facilities. The Area Coordinator also works closely with the Assistant/Associate Director for Residential Marketing and Summer Conferences to assist with ensuring all marketing efforts are effective and consistent with the UToledo brand.

In coordination with the Director for Building Services, the Area Coordinator will provide oversight of the Recon team as well as serve as the liaison to facilities and custodial staff. This includes but is not limited to coordinating Recon efforts, following up on facility and/or custodial concerns, and keeping the Residence Life team informed as needed.

In the absence of a Hall Director, the Area Coordinator may be required to step in to serve as a Hall Director on a temporary basis.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. ​Core Responsibilities

   • Plan, direct, supervise, train, evaluate, and provide professional development for the Residence Life professional staff according to the objectives and learning outcomes established for the department.

   • Assist with interpretation and implementation of Residence Life and University policies and procedures.

   • Communicate weekly with assigned Residence Hall Directors via regular meetings, memoranda, email, and personal contact as well as maintain informal contact with all supervisees.

   • Monitor bi-weekly meetings between Hall Directors and custodial/maintenance staff.

   • Coordinate systems and responses related to student behavior.

   • Identify, coordinate and provide resources and support to assist area Residence Life staff in developing training and programs for students and staff.

   • Develop and follow up on Project Management Plans as needed.

   • Participate in centralized planning efforts.

   • Monitor the budgets (inclusive of student payroll) of the hall(s) under their direct supervision. 

   • Use various computer systems including Banner, BlackBoard, Maxient, and StarRez to develop reports, produce data, track information, etc 

2. LLC Support Coordination

   • Acquire knowledge of UT’s health related and undergraduate programs and the movement of students through these programs

   • Collaborate with the Learning Enhancement Center and other help centers to provide tutoring and supplemental instruction for the HPLLC.

   • Work with your Admin GA to schedule and promote academic advising and initiatives in the HPLLC and HWLLC.

   • Collaborate with Rocket Wellness, the Counseling Center, Dining Services, and other office to design and support HWLLC efforts.

   • Administer assessment efforts, as needed, e.g. surveys and development of an annual strategic plan for the HPLLC.

   • Represent the HPLLC and HWLLC in Residence Life meetings and on university committees/groups.

3. Assessment
4. Committee Leadership and Involvement

   • Assist with the recruitment, selection, placement, evaluation, training and personnel administration for Residence Life staff.

   • Oversee all second-year experience (Rocket Fire) marketing, programs, initiatives, assessment, etc.

     Coordinate Rocket Booster efforts which includes but is not limited to providing mentoring opportunities, development, and a safe space for students of color.

   • Serve on and provide leadership for departmental, divisional and University committees as assigned.

5. Student Conduct/ Retention

• Adjudicate appropriate student conduct cases.

• Serve as an Administrative Hearing Officer – adjudicates hall and area conduct matters by means of educational methods, documentation, meetings and referrals.

• Consult with supervisees about matters relating to student conduct within the residence hall setting, when necessary.

• Receive and review disciplinary procedures and reports for clarity and specific policy interpretation.

• Provide guidance for and consult with staff about student medical, physical, mental health, etc. issues.

• Collaborate and consult with other University units as appropriate in relation to student behavior.

• Supervise the Social Work Intern which includes but is not limited to completing all field placement paperwork, conducting biweekly one-on-on meetings, managing follow-up efforts relating to incidents and Title IX cases, etc.

• Coordinate systems and responses related to student behavior.

• Carry out student conduct, administrative removals from housing, and appeals as necessary.

• Provide guidance for and consult with Hall Directors and GAHDs about matters relating to student conduct within the residence hall setting, as necessary.

• Receive and review disciplinary procedures and reports for clarity and specific policy interpretation.

• Provide guidance for and consult with staff about student medical, physical, mental health, etc. issues

• Collaborate and consult with other University units as appropriate in relation to student behavior.

6. Serve in an on-call capacity after hours covering some evenings, weekends and holidays.

7.Take on a leadership role with summer assignments, summer projects, Rocket Launches and other ongoing recruitment/marketing projects and programs, as needed.