Area Coordinator

Indiana Institute of Technology; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Institute of Technology is seeking an Area Coordinator for Residence Life in Fort Wayne to lead a learning-focused residential community. This live-in, 12-month role supports student development, engagement and retention through programming, supervision, and collaboration with campus partners.

You will manage RA staff, housing operations, and compliance with FERPA, Title IX, and campus policies while advancing strategic goals and a inclusive, academically supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Development or related field preferred.
• Competence in relational, interactive, and conflict mediation skills.
• Competence in administrative, teambuilding and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated consciousness of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate active support for Student Affairs and Residence Life initiatives.
• Cultivate a residential experience that promotes belonging, respect, academic success, and student retention.
• Assist residents in resolving interpersonal conflicts and navigating developmental challenges.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to students, promoting leadership and personal growth.
• Recruit, train, and supervise RA staff, providing consistent individual and team meetings focused on leadership, interpersonal skills, and team cohesion.
• Maintain professional and RA on-call rotation schedule.
• Provide ongoing training and development to enhance RA effectiveness.
• Develop and implement programming that supports community development and co-curricular learning.
• Oversee housing operations and StarRez across facilities.
• Coordinate room assignments, changes, check-in/check-out procedures, and maintain housing records.
• Conduct regular inspections of residential areas and report maintenance issues.
• Collaborate with Building & Grounds, Housekeeping, and Campus Safety to maintain safe living environments.
• Manage area budgets and support programming aligned with departmental learning outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with FERPA, hazing, and Title IX.
• Assist with summer housing needs.
• Assess departmental learning outcomes and contribute to improvement.
• Work with the Director to meet retention and occupancy goals.
• Collaborate with campus partners to inform students about procedures and available resources.
• Perform additional duties to support Residence Life and Student Affairs.
• Support the mission and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology.

Skills

Relational skills

Conflict mediation

Administrative skills

Teambuilding

Organizational skills

DEI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu.

Indiana Tech seeks qualified candidates for a position in Residence Life. The Area Coordinator (AC) position is a live-in, 12-month position in our Residence Life Department. The Area Coordinator plays a vital role in facilitating a learning, inclusive, and academically supportive residential community at Indiana Tech. This position supports the mission of Student Affairs and Residence Life by promoting student development, leadership, and student success through programming, leadership development, and administrative oversight. Responsibilities below may rotate between primary and secondary roles, based upon experience, expertise and departmental goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Community Development

• Demonstrate active support for Student Affairs and Residence Life initiatives.
• Cultivate a residential experience that promotes belonging, respect, academic success, and student retention.
• Assist residents in resolving interpersonal conflicts and navigating developmental challenges.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to students, promoting leadership and personal growth.

Resident Assistant (RA) Leadership

• Recruit, train, and supervise RA staff, providing consistent individual and team meetings focused on leadership, interpersonal skills, and team cohesion.
• Maintain professional and RA on-call rotation schedule.
• Provide ongoing training and development to enhance RA effectiveness.
• Develop and implement programming that supports community development and co-curricular learning.

Housing Operations & Facilities Management

• Oversee housing operations and online program (StarRez) across all residential facilities.
• Coordinate room assignments, room changes, check-in/check-out procedures, and maintain accurate housing records.
• Conduct regular inspections of residential areas and report maintenance issues.
• Collaborate with Building & Grounds, Housekeeping, and Campus Safety to maintain safe and well-functioning living environments.

Administrative Oversight

• Manage area budgets and support programming efforts aligned with departmental learning outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with University policies including FERPA, hazing, and Title IX.
• Assist with summer housing needs, including camp placements, key distribution, and supervision.

Assessment & Strategic Collaboration

• Assess departmental learning outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Work closely with the Director of Residence Life to meet or exceed student retention and occupancy goals.
• Collaborate with campus partners to inform and educate students about university procedures and available resources.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support the mission of Residence Life and Student Affairs.
• Support the mission, just cause, and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Development or other related field preferred
• Competence in relational, interactive, and conflict mediation skills
• Competence in administrative, teambuilding and organizational skills
• Demonstrated consciousness of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Experience

• 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience working with college students

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment and frequently in residence halls and various campus locations. Evening and weekend hours are required for campus events and various activities.