Area Coordinator for Upperclass Students

We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered Area Coordinator for Upperclass Students to join our team in Student Life and Leadership! In this highly visible role, you will serve as a key frontline resource supporting upperclass students and residential student leaders through a developmental arc of living and learning at Williams College. Working closely with partners across campus—including Facilities, Campus Safety, the Davis Center, and the Dean of Students' Office—you will bridge daily operations with holistic student support. If you are passionate about building inclusive, welcoming residential communities and empowering student leaders to thrive, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Assist and co-lead the selection, training, advising, evaluation, and mentorship of upperclass residential student leaders (Residential Directors and House Coordinators).
• Oversee the implementation of a holistic residential curriculum focused on Community Building, Navigating Conflict, Personal and Identity Development, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).
• Support student leaders and residential students in conflict resolution utilizing restorative practices and mediation.
• Hire, supervise, and direct summer Residential Life Team (RLT) student leaders, including summer programming efforts and calendars.
• Manage residential operations, including room changes, focus groups, purchasing card utilization, Lyceum Program oversight, and stipend distributions.
• Partner with the Housing Office to coordinate room selection, emergency room placement training, and StarRez operations.
• Participate in the Professional Staff After-Hours On-Call Rotation to provide crisis response, emergency support, and escalation for student leaders.
• Facilitate 1:1 developmental conduct conversations, record findings in Maxient, participate in Hearing Boards, and submit CARE reports as appropriate.
• Collaborate with campus partners (Facilities, Dining, Campus Safety, Davis Center, etc.) and support major campus events such as Senior Class Events, Homecoming, Winter Carnival, Spring Fling, and Commencement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is required; Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience is required.
• Experience in leadership development, team building, and student crisis response and support.
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation, and dialogue facilitation skills are required.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities.
• Experience and/or education in residential life, orientation, or a related student affairs area, along with knowledge of college student development theory and practice, is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database systems (StarRez, EMS, Workday, Airtable) is preferred.
• Position requires the ability to access almost any space on campus. Setup, breakdown, and event cleanup may be required.

This is a full-time, year-round, live-on administrative staff position. The pay range for this position is $45,000 - $49,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This is a live-in position that provides no-cost college housing (campus/college-owned apartment) for the full duration of your employment.

Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

This position involves a significant amount of on-site presence. Hybrid on-site/remote work arrangements may be available up to 1 day per week during the academic year and 2 days per week during the summer months with approval. Remote work arrangements are subject to review and revision as policy evolves.

Application Details

Application review will begin December 4th and continue until at least December 12th. For best consideration, please submit your application before December 12, 2026.

A cover letter is required in order for your application to be considered. In your letter, please address your interest in this particular position and the strengths you would bring to this role. Applicants should highlight relevant experience and are encouraged to include information in regard to meeting the highly preferred and preferred qualifications outlined above. Please attach your cover letter as a separate document in your application.

Student Life and Leadership (SLL) is currently searching to fill two Area Coordinator positions: the Area Coordinator for Upperclass Students and the Area Coordinator for Student Leadership and Development. Interested candidates who meet the requirements are welcome to apply for one or both positions and will be considered for the position(s) to which they apply.

ALL employees must have completed an I-9 BEFORE they can begin work.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

Williams Employment

The mission of Williams College, “to provide the highest quality liberal arts education,” is advanced by the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences that faculty, staff, and students bring to the work that we do together. The college is committed to building and sustaining a learning and working environment where members from all backgrounds can learn, live, and thrive. We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment. We are looking for candidates who share our values in prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sustainability.

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Located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Williams offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshires—known as a cultural corridor—are a great place to live, work, and play. With natural beauty, rich history, and top-notch schools, there Berkshires hosts an array of recreational opportunities from world-class museums to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within a three-hour drive. The college's vibrant 450-acre campus is home to approximately 2,000 students who bring vibrancy to picturesque Williamstown. Many people relocate here for their job at Williams but stay for the community connections that they build.

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