Area Coordinator

University of Louisiana at Lafayette; La Fayette (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisiana at Lafayette seeks an Area Coordinator to foster a vibrant, inclusive residential environment that supports student learning, engagement, and personal development. You will collaborate with the Office of Residential Life and University Housing to provide leadership for an assigned area and contribute to the overall experience of about 3,500 students.

You will oversee 1,000–1,500 residents, supervise staff, recruit and develop resident staff, and live in on-campus housing

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to student development and the residential learning experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced residential environment.
• Experience with student staff supervision, residential programming, student conduct, crisis response, or community development preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to work evening, weekend, and non-traditional hours including on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop Resident Assistants, Community Directors, and Assistant Community Directors.
• Lead and support recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing development of residential staff.
• Provide supervision, coaching, feedback, and accountability to staff.
• Uphold policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and engage campus resources as needed.
• Manage residential conduct cases as assigned.
• Advise and support student organizations like RHA and NRHH.
• Live in an on-campus apartment and maintain on-call availability.
• Coordinate housing operations including room assignments and checks.

Skills

Staff supervision

Residential programming

Crisis response

Community development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Evening/weekend hours

On-call rotation

Student development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

Maxient

Job description

Position Title

Area Coordinator

Department

Division of Student Success

Responsibilities

Area Coordinator

Position Summary

The Area Coordinator is responsible for fostering a vibrant,supportive, inclusive, and life-enhancing residential environment that promotesstudent learning, engagement, and personal development. Working collaborativelywith the Office of Residential Life and the Office of University Housing, theArea Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for an assigned residentialarea and contributes to the overall residential experience of approximately3,500 students.

The Area Coordinator oversees an assigned area ofapproximately 1,000–1,500 residents and provides leadership, supervision, andsupport to professional and student staff within the area. This position playsa key role in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, supervision,and development of residential staff.

The Area Coordinator is required to live in an on-campusapartment and maintain availability during evening, weekend, andnon-traditional hours. The position provides direct support to students andstaff, responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, and connectsstudents with appropriate campus resources to address academic, personal, anddevelopmental needs.

The Area Coordinator works closely with Housing andResidential Life staff to support daily operations, community engagement,student success, and the overall safety and well-being of the residentialcommunity. The Area Coordinator reports directly to the Director of ResidentialLife.

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General Expectations & Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop Resident Assistants, Community Directors, and Assistant Community Directors.
• Lead and support the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing development of residential staff.
• Provide consistent supervision, coaching, feedback, and accountability to student and professional staff.
• Uphold and enforce University, Housing, and Residential Life policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergency and non-emergency situations and engage appropriate campus resources when additional assistance is needed.
• Manage residential conduct cases as assigned by the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Advise and support the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
• Live in an assigned on-campus apartment and maintain availability during non-traditional hours.
• Collaborate with Building Managers and Housing staff to coordinate room assignments, room moves, check-ins, check-outs, and other housing operations.
• Participate in the University's divisional on-call rotation.
• Serve as a visible and engaged presence within the residential communities.
• Build relationships with residents and staff and promote a strong sense of community, belonging, and connection.

Student Services & Leadership

• Maintain a welcoming, supportive, and student-centered environment for residents, guests, staff, and visitors.
• Be visible and maintain office hours. Be able to work evening hours for attending programs.
• Serve in an on-call duty rotation for all of campus. In addition, serve on call on a weekly basis for Residential Life.
• Provide leadership and oversight for a residential area of approximately 1,000–1,500 students.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in communication and interactions with students, families, staff, University partners, and visitors.
• Promote a safe and secure residential environment by identifying and reporting suspicious, threatening, or concerning activity to the appropriate University personnel.
• Support student academic success through residential programming, intentional engagement, referrals, and collaboration with campus partners.
• Develop and implement programs, initiatives, and engagement opportunities that support student learning, leadership, wellness, belonging, and community development.
• Advise departmental committees and initiatives, which may include Sustainability, Diversity, Academics, Intramurals, and Community Service.
• Serve on University-wide committees and collaborate with departments and offices across the Division of Student Affairs.
• Develop collaborative relationships with campus partners to enhance the student residential experience.
• Support student leadership development and encourage meaningful student involvement within the residential community.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Assist with Housing operational responsibilities, including check-ins, check-outs, room transitions, building turn, and other high-volume operational periods.
• Manage and monitor an assigned programming budget and ensure responsible use of departmental funds.
• Complete required documentation and administrative processes related to programming, travel, purchasing, staffing, and residential operations.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and departmental meetings.
• Participate in staff scheduling and operational planning.
• Oversee all of the behavioral Maxient cases
• Maintain accurate records and complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Residential Life or assigned supervisor for supervision, professional development, and performance feedback.
• Assist with departmental initiatives, projects, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Life or designated

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to student development and the residential learning experience.
• Creativity and initiative in developing innovative programs and engagement opportunities.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• The ability to provide effective coaching, feedback, and accountability to student and professional staff.
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm and effective during emergency and crisis situations.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, energetic, collaborative, and student-centered approach.
• Commitment to creating residential communities where students feel safe, connected, supported, and empowered to succeed

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, College Student Development, or a related field preferred.
• Professional or graduate-level experience in Residence Life, Housing, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with student staff supervision, residential programming, student conduct, crisis response, or community development preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Etc:

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced residential environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, community building, and student success.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability and willingness to work evening, weekend, and non-traditional hours, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Ability to live in an assigned on-campus apartment and respond to residential emergencies as required.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, College Student Development, or a related field preferred.
• Professional or graduate-level experience in Residence Life, Housing, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with student staff supervision, residential programming, student conduct, crisis response, or community development preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced residential environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, community building, and student success.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability and willingness to work evening, weekend, and non-traditional hours, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Ability to live in an assigned on-campus apartment and respond to residential emergencies as required.