Residence Life Area Coordinator

Central College; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Central College in Pella, Iowa, seeks an Area Coordinator in Residence Life to manage operations of residential buildings and ensure student engagement and conduct. This full-time position offers an unfurnished apartment and meal plan during sessions, with significant responsibilities in student development and supervision.

Benefits

Unfurnished apartment provided

Meal plan during school sessions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and full-time residence life experience required.
• Master's preferred.
• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations of assigned residential buildings.
• Educate students on community conduct standards.
• Provide training and supervision of Residential student staff.

Skills

Administrative skills

Team building

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Student Affairs or related field

Job description

Category:: Student Life
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Department:: Residence Life
Locations:: Pella, IA
Posted:: Jun 12, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 189156

About Central College:

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor, and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

Job Description:

Responsible to the Assistant Dean of Students for specific residential area operation management. This position is full time 11-months with one summer month off appointment.

Administrative:

• Direct operations of assigned residential buildings
• Authority for and management of area budget
• Participate in staff and professional development meetings both in Residence Life and Student Development
• Open and close buildings; assess for facility damages
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Planning and Management; approve student submitted work orders
• Serve on departmental, divisional and college committees as requested

On-Call/Emergency response:

• Participate in academic year Area Coordinator on-call schedule
• Participate in summer Student Development on-call schedule
• Participate in emergency response and crisis intervention as required
• Address summer guests violating community standards and report situation to appropriate Conference Services or Upward Bound personnel

Student Conduct:

• Educate students on community conduct standards
• Enforce campus policies concerning student behavior
• Conduct administrative conferences and assign sanctions

Community Building:

• With Resident Advisor staff, create and implement intentionally designed social, educational and community development initiatives for area residents
• Advise area Programming Board
• Facilitate area roommate mediations and room changes

Staff Supervision:

• Provide on-going training, supervision, and evaluation of Residential student staff.
• Supervise individual and area Residential student staff meetings.
• Provide timely and professional evaluation of Residential student staff.

Share in the implementation of the following responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate Resident Advisor selection process
• Coordinate Residence Life's education and promotion of sustainability initiatives in all residential buildings
• Coordinate the application and selection process for specialty housing opportunities, as well as monitor and advise groups throughout the year including Green Pods and Inclusive Housing
• Develop and implement student leadership training for student staff and Programming Board members
• Coordinate faculty-involvement initiatives
• Assist with Late Night Central, Intramurals and other divisional programming initiatives
• Work as a team with other Residence Life professional staff and Student Development staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and full-time residence life experience required.
• Master's degree in Student Affair's or related field preferred.
• Evidence of strong administrative, team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks is necessary.
• On campus residence required, unfurnished apartment is provided. A meal plan is provided while school is in session.

Additional Information:

Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace.

A post-offer employment background check will be conducted.

Application Instructions:

Please contact Human Resources with questions by emailing [e-mail] or calling 641-628-5199.