Area Coordinator- Campus Housing

Wittenberg-University; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wittenberg University is seeking a live-in Area Coordinator to oversee campus housing environments. The role focuses on developing student growth, serving as a model and leader within Residence Life, and ensuring the program operates effectively.

The coordinator directly supervises student staff, manages three residence halls, supports student wellbeing, enforces policies, and coordinates with offices for openings, closings, and safety checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• On-campus apartment must be primary place of residence
• Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills
• Commitment to liberal arts education and diversity at a religiously-affiliated institution
• Must be able to pass all background checks

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of student staff through regular individual and weekly team meetings.
• Establish personal contact with students to address needs and concerns.
• Maintain operation of three residence halls, including budget management and occupancy.
• Encourage leadership development and programming for student groups.
• Assist students with emotional, academic, physical, or interpersonal difficulties and refer to professionals.
• Enforce campus regulations and conduct disciplinary meetings; support resident advisors.
• Serve as on-call contact for campus emergencies and provide in-hall duty coverage.
• Maintain office hours and presence in central office.
• Participate in Housing Lottery, life safety inspections, and opening/closing processes.
• Promote community and belonging and a respectful work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in student personnel or higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Area Coordinator at Wittenberg is a live-in, 12-month position with primary responsibility for the management of campus housing environments. The Student Development staff is dedicated to student growth and development outside of the classroom and considers Residence Life an integral part of this learning experience. In supporting the learning environment, the Area Coordinator is a role model, a facilitator, a leader, and an essential person in the effective operation of the residence life program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of student staff through regular individual and weekly team meetings. Participate in staff committees overseeing recruitment, selection, and training.
• Establish personal contact with students in order to adequately address student needs and concerns by remaining visible, approachable, and active in the halls. Timely follow-up on Care Team concerns and Early Alerts in support of student wellbeing and retention.
• Maintain general operation of three residence halls, including budget management, facilities assessment, occupancy management, opening and closings, and communication with related offices and personnel including physical plant, housekeeping, housing, and student development.
• Encourage the leadership development of students, advise student orgs such as RHA or Wittenberg 4 Paws, facilitate creative programming with student staff and hall government, and develop programs to support first-year students as they transition to the rigors and responsibilities of university life. Share in the implementation of campus wide programming by Residence Life and Student Involvement.
• Provide assistance to students experiencing emotional, academic, physical, and/or interpersonal difficulties, and refer them to other professionals when appropriate. Assist in crisis situations. Serve on University CARE team.
• Understand, support, and enforce campus regulations in a developmentally appropriate context; conduct educational disciplinary meetings; and assign appropriate sanctions. Support resident advisors in the enforcement of policy and discipline.
• Serve as on-call contact for campus emergencies; generally one out of every three weeks. Provides in-hall duty coverage during open break periods including some holidays.
• Maintain scheduled office hours in each hall and maintain presence in central office.
• Participate in Residence Life/Student Development administrative tasks, including: duty schedule; Housing Lottery; life safety and property inspections for residence hall and rental properties; opening and closing processes; damage assessment; and other processes and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate support for community and belonging, as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned, such as special projects, programs, and developmental activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• On-campus apartment must be primary place of residence
• Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills
• Candidates should have a commitment to and an understanding of a liberal arts education and diversity at a religiously-affiliated institution
• Must be able to successfully pass all background checks as applicable to the position

University Driver Responsibilities:

YES NO
Positions with driving responsibilities for the university must be able to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and possess a valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in student personnel, higher education administration, or related field.
• At least two years of residence life experience
• Experience with different systems such as ERezLife, Maxient, and Ellucian

Core Competencies

Universal Competency

Modeling the Wittenberg Way

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Developing and Leading Others

Other Working Conditions & Physical Requirements or Distinguishing Details

• Typically, 8-5 Monday-Friday work week on campus, office work, ability to work nights and weekends as needed during special events ie. Including but not limited to RA training, opening, closing, homecoming, midnight breakfast etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Wittenberg University provides an equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. The University strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This commitment includes compliance with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. The University is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment.