Residence Life Area Coordinator (Live-In)

St. Olaf College; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Olaf College is seeking an Area Coordinator for Residence Life to supervise student staff, coordinate programming, and support a positive residential experience on campus in Northfield, MN.

The role requires living on campus in provided housing and working a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends. The position is exempt with a 1.0 FTE and carries a salary of $40,000–$44,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• 2+ years residence life live-in experience.
• 1+ year programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train student staff, including performance evaluations, improvement plans and discipline.
• Support community development through programming, events, and social connections.
• Support residential education initiatives such as Community Councils and Residential Learning Communities.
• Coordinate with facilities team, manage the area budget, and oversee room inventories, health and safety inspections, and work orders.
• Maintain housing and occupancy database, support marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Address student needs, serve on all-campus on-call rotation, document concerns and incidents, and hear appeals as assigned.
• Engage in campus and community activities to support an inclusive residential environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree; valid driver’s license and driving record

2+ years residence life live-in experience

1+ year programming experience

Master’s degree in student personnel or related field

Job description

St. Olaf College is seeking an Area Coordinator for Residence Life to supervise student staff, coordinate programming, and support a positive residential experience on campus in Northfield, MN.

The role requires living on campus in provided housing and working a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends. The position is exempt with a 1.0 FTE and carries a salary of $40,000–$44,000 annually.