Area Coordinator

University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus apartment housing

Job summary

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking an Area Coordinator for its Division of Student Success. The role oversees a 1,000–1,500 resident area, recruits and trains staff, and ensures a safe, engaging living environment that supports student development.

The coordinator lives in on-campus housing and supports evening and weekend programming, crisis response, and collaboration with campus partners to enhance student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Experience in Residence Life or housing is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop residential staff including RAs and Directors.
• Recruit, onboard, schedule, and develop staff for a 1,000–1,500 resident area.
• Live in on-campus housing and be available evenings and weekends.
• Address emergencies and connect students to campus resources.
• Collaborate with Housing and Residential Life to support daily operations.

Skills

Student development

Staff supervision

Crisis response

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Title: Area Coordinator

Department: Division of Student Success

Responsibilities

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.

General Expectations & Responsibilities

• -Supervise,train, and develop Resident Assistants, Community Directors, and AssistantCommunity Directors.
• -Leadand support the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, scheduling,and ongoing development of residential staff.
• -Provideconsistent supervision, coaching, feedback, and accountability to studentand professional staff.
• -Upholdand enforce University, Housing, and Residential Life policies andprocedures.
• -Respondappropriately to emergency and non-emergency situations and engageappropriate campus resources when additional assistance is needed.
• -Manageresidential conduct cases as assigned by the Director of Student Rightsand Responsibilities.
• -Adviseand support the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National ResidenceHall Honorary (NRHH).
• -Livein an assigned on-campus apartment and maintain availability duringnon-traditional hours.
• -Collaboratewith Building Managers and Housing staff to coordinate room assignments,room moves, check-ins, check-outs, and other housing operations.
• -Participatein the University's divisional on-call rotation.
• -Serveas a visible and engaged presence within the residential communities.
• -Buildrelationships with residents and staff and promote a strong sense ofcommunity, belonging, and connection.

Student Services & Leadership

• -Maintaina welcoming, supportive, and student-centered environment for residents,guests, staff, and visitors.
• -Bevisible and maintain office hours. Be able to work evening hours for attendingprograms.
• -Serve inan on-call duty rotation for all of campus. In addition, serve on call ona weekly basis for Residential Life.
• -Provideleadership and oversight for a residential area of approximately1,000–1,500 students.
• -Maintaina high level of professionalism in communication and interactions withstudents, families, staff, University partners, and visitors.
• -Promotea safe and secure residential environment by identifying and reportingsuspicious, threatening, or concerning activity to the appropriateUniversity personnel.
• -Supportstudent academic success through residential programming, intentionalengagement, referrals, and collaboration with campus partners.
• -Developand implement programs, initiatives, and engagement opportunities thatsupport student learning, leadership, wellness, belonging, and communitydevelopment.
• -Advisedepartmental committees and initiatives, which may include Sustainability,Diversity, Academics, Intramurals, and Community Service.
• -Serveon University-wide committees and collaborate with departments and officesacross the Division of Student Affairs.
• -Developcollaborative relationships with campus partners to enhance the studentresidential experience.
• -Supportstudent leadership development and encourage meaningful studentinvolvement within the residential community.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• -Assistwith Housing operational responsibilities, including check-ins,check-outs, room transitions, building turn, and other high-volumeoperational periods.
• -Manageand monitor an assigned programming budget and ensure responsible use ofdepartmental funds.
• -Completerequired documentation and administrative processes related toprogramming, travel, purchasing, staffing, and residential operations.
• -Attendrequired staff meetings, trainings, and departmental meetings.
• -Participatein staff scheduling and operational planning.
• -Overseeall of the behavioral Maxient cases
• -Maintainaccurate records and complete required reports and documentation in atimely manner.
• -Meetregularly with the Director of Residential Life or assigned supervisor forsupervision, professional development, and performance feedback.
• -Assistwith departmental initiatives, projects, and special events as assigned.
• -Performother duties as assigned by the Directorof Residential Life or designated

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• -Astrong commitment to student development and the residential learningexperience.
• -Creativityand initiative in developing innovative programs and engagementopportunities.
• -Strongleadership and supervisory skills.
• -Theability to provide effective coaching, feedback, and accountability tostudent and professional staff.
• -Soundjudgment and the ability to remain calm and effective during emergency andcrisis situations.
• -Strongorganizational and administrative skills.
• -Excellentcommunication and relationship-building skills.
• -Aproactive, energetic, collaborative, and student-centered approach.
• -Commitment to creating residential communitieswhere students feel safe, connected, supported, and empowered to succeed

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.

General Expectations & Responsibilities

• Supervise,train, and develop Resident Assistants, Community Directors, and AssistantCommunity Directors.
• Leadand support the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, scheduling,and ongoing development of residential staff.
• Provideconsistent supervision, coaching, feedback, and accountability to studentand professional staff.
• Upholdand enforce University, Housing, and Residential Life policies andprocedures.
• Respondappropriately to emergency and non-emergency situations and engageappropriate campus resources when additional assistance is needed.
• Manageresidential conduct cases as assigned by the Director of Student Rightsand Responsibilities.
• Adviseand support the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National ResidenceHall Honorary (NRHH).
• Livein an assigned on-campus apartment and maintain availability duringnon-traditional hours.
• Collaboratewith Building Managers and Housing staff to coordinate room assignments,room moves, check-ins, check-outs, and other housing operations.
• Participatein the University's divisional on-call rotation.
• Serveas a visible and engaged presence within the residential communities.
• Buildrelationships with residents and staff and promote a strong sense ofcommunity, belonging, and connection.

Student Services & Leadership

• Maintaina welcoming, supportive, and student-centered environment for residents,guests, staff, and visitors.
• Bevisible and maintain office hours. Be able to work evening hours for attendingprograms.
• Serve inan on-call duty rotation for all of campus. In addition, serve on call ona weekly basis for Residential Life.
• Provideleadership and oversight for a residential area of approximately1,000–1,500 students.
• Maintaina high level of professionalism in communication and interactions withstudents, families, staff, University partners, and visitors.
• Promotea safe and secure residential environment by identifying and reportingsuspicious, threatening, or concerning activity to the appropriateUniversity personnel.
• Supportstudent academic success through residential programming, intentionalengagement, referrals, and collaboration with campus partners.
• Developand implement programs, initiatives, and engagement opportunities thatsupport student learning, leadership, wellness, belonging, and communitydevelopment.
• Advisedepartmental committees and initiatives, which may include Sustainability,Diversity, Academics, Intramurals, and Community Service.
• Serveon University-wide committees and collaborate with departments and officesacross the Division of Student Affairs.
• Developcollaborative relationships with campus partners to enhance the studentresidential experience.
• Supportstudent leadership development and encourage meaningful studentinvolvement within the residential community.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Assistwith Housing operational responsibilities, including check-ins,check-outs, room transitions, building turn, and other high-volumeoperational periods.
• Manageand monitor an assigned programming budget and ensure responsible use ofdepartmental funds.
• Completerequired documentation and administrative processes related toprogramming, travel, purchasing, staffing, and residential operations.
• Attendrequired staff meetings, trainings, and departmental meetings.
• Participatein staff scheduling and operational planning.
• Overseeall of the behavioral Maxient cases
• Maintainaccurate records and complete required reports and documentation in atimely manner.
• Meetregularly with the Director of Residential Life or assigned supervisor forsupervision, professional development, and performance feedback.
• Assistwith departmental initiatives, projects, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Directorof Residential Life or designated

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• -Bachelor'sdegree from a regionally accredited institution required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• -Master'sdegree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, College StudentDevelopment, or a related field preferred.
• -Professionalor graduate-level experience in Residence Life, Housing, Student Affairs,or a related field preferred.
• -Experiencewith student staff supervision, residential programming, student conduct,crisis response, or community development preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Etc:

• -Strongwritten, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solvingskills.
• -Abilityto manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in afast-paced residential environment.
• -Demonstratedcommitment to student development, community building, and studentsuccess.
• -Abilityto work independently while also functioning effectively as part of acollaborative team.
• -Abilityand willingness to work evening, weekend, and non-traditional hours,including participation in an on-call rotation.
• -Abilityto live in an assigned on-campus apartment and respond to residentialemergencies as required.

• Bachelor'sdegree from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Master'sdegree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, College StudentDevelopment, or a related field preferred.
• Professionalor graduate-level experience in Residence Life, Housing, Student Affairs,or a related field preferred.
• Experiencewith student staff supervision, residential programming, student conduct,crisis response, or community development preferred.
• Strongwritten, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solvingskills.
• Abilityto manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in afast-paced residential environment.
• Demonstratedcommitment to student development, community building, and studentsuccess.
• Abilityto work independently while also functioning effectively as part of acollaborative team.
• Abilityand willingness to work evening, weekend, and non-traditional hours,including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Abilityto live in an assigned on-campus apartment and respond to residentialemergencies as required.

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