The University of Akron · 23 hours ago
Area Coordinator for Training and Development
Akron, Ohio
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Akron is seeking an Area Coordinator for Training and Development who will be responsible for managing a residential area and fostering a supportive living environment for students. This role involves supervising student staff, providing training and development, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance student success and wellbeing.
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Responsibilities
Build positive, welcoming, and supportive residential communities through visibility, relationship-building, and intentional engagement
Hold 1:1 conversations with students to address concerns, interpersonal conflicts, and referrals to appropriate campus resources
Foster a welcoming residential environment that supports all residential students
Promote community standards, positive peer interactions, and opportunities for student leadership and involvement
Support community-based initiatives, hall government, student leadership groups, and programs tied to student success
Incorporate a variety of engagement strategies into staff practices and community programming
Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies
Provide trauma-informed, student-centered support and make referrals to academic, wellness, or success offices
Serve as a Campus Security Authority and mandated reporter under Clery and Title IX
Support response protocols in accordance with the University’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Serve as a hearing officer for low- to mid-level conduct cases
Support compliance with community standards and educational follow-up
Assist with opening/closing processes, occupancy management, and room changes
Complete routine building checks, health & safety inspections, and work-order follow-up
Support front-desk operations and coordination with facilities partners
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants
Conduct weekly staff meetings and regular 1:1 supervision conversations
Provide coaching, accountability, and ongoing support for programming and duty responsibilities
Partner with campus offices including Residence Life and Housing, Counseling, ZipAssist, Conduct, and academic support units
Support departmental assessment, documentation, and reporting expectations
Assist with summer operations including training, onboarding, and community development support
Provide support for New Student Orientation (NSO) and admissions activities as assigned
Foster a welcoming residential environment that supports students of varying backgrounds and lived experiences
Promote community standards, positive peer interactions, and student leadership development
Promote practices and programming that uphold equal opportunity, respect for all individuals, and compliance with applicable state and federal nondiscrimination laws
Lead the planning and execution of Fall, Spring, and mid-year RA training programs
Develop, maintain, and update training manuals, handbooks, curriculum materials, and competency frameworks
Coordinate ongoing in-service workshops throughout the academic year in topics such as student support, conflict management, academic success strategies, and community engagement
Assess the effectiveness of training initiatives and revise content based on feedback and evaluation data
Serve as a departmental resource on student staff development and learning strategies
Partner with campus offices and guest facilitators to enhance training content and delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
1 year of experience required working in residence life, student affairs, or a related student-support role (graduate assistantships accepted)
Demonstrated ability to support college students and engage in community-building practices
Strong administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to maintain documentation and utilize systems such as Maxient, StarRez, or other housing/case platforms
Ability to serve in an on-call rotation, including evenings and weekends
Ability to live on campus
Preferred
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field strongly preferred
Two or more years of related experience
Experience supervising student staff
Experience with crisis response, student support, conduct, or behavioral intervention
Experience developing and assessing student programs
Training in mediation, conflict resolution, or trauma-informed practices
Experience designing RA or student-leader training
Experience creating training modules or instructional materials
Knowledge of curriculum development and competency-based training
Company
The University of Akron
The University of Akron is a public research university that focuses on polymers, advanced materials, and engineering.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.33MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGar Foundation
2024-10-31Grant· $2M
2018-03-02Grant· $0.03M
2016-11-01Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Sarah Kelly
Vice President Human Resources/CHRO
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