Area Coordinator - Housing

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus apartment valued at $3,000

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid university holidays

Educational benefits

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking an Area Coordinator for Housing to manage residence halls within Housing Administration.

Responsibilities include coordinating educational and programmatic efforts, assisting staff selection and supervision, enforcing housing policies, maintaining records, and participating in on-call rotations. The position offers a twelve-month contract with a base salary plus an on-campus apartment valued at $3,000 and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Note: Master’s degree must be obtained by time of employment.
• No professional experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational and programmatic efforts for the area.
• Assist with staff selection and supervision.
• Implement housing policies and procedures.
• Verify and maintain required housing records.
• Participate in an on call rotation.

Job description

Job Title

Area Coordinator - Housing

Department

Housing Administration

Salary

$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Area Coordinator will manage and perform administrative tasks related to the residence halls assigned within the department of Housing and Residential Life. Essential duties include: coordinate educational and programmatic efforts for the area; assist with staff selection and supervision; implement housing policies and procedures; verify and maintain required housing records; participate in an on call rotation, and perform other related tasks as assigned. Twelve month contract with a base annual salary plus an on campus apartment valued at $3,000. In addition, the Area Coordinator is provided full administrative benefits which include health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation time and sick leave.

Required Education

Master's degree required. Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or a related field preferred.
Note: Master’s degree must be obtained by time of employment

Required Related Experience

No professional experience required.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

Special Instruction to Applicants

Please provide contact information for three professional references.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at [phone].

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [e-mail].

Application Review Date:October 16, 2026