Job Title:  Area Coordinator, Coed Residence Halls       

Department:  Enrollment Management and Student Engagement

Evaluation Group:  Staff

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Starting Salary: $35,568

Reports To:  Assistant Director, Residential Life

Positions Supervised:  Assistant Area Coordinator, Student Employee; Community Advisor, Student Employee

Job Summary

The area coordinator (AC) is responsible for two or more residence halls or non-traditional residential housing locations. This position serves as a role model, facilitator, leader and essential employee in the effective operation of the residence life program. The area coordinator is an at-will employee who is appointed to a year-round, full-time, live-in position.

The area coordinator recognizes that his or her primary residence in Lindenwood’s housing is a required term and condition of employment, and that the area coordinator’s right to Lindenwood housing terminates upon the area coordinator’s separation from employment as area coordinator.  The area coordinator agrees to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the Lindenwood Housing Contract and Lindenwood’s Residential Housing Policies and Procedures, including any and all occupancy limits set forth in those agreements. 

The area coordinator position is a 12-month, full-time, live-in position that includes:

• A partner and pet policy
• A reserved parking spot and access to free laundry
• A staff meal plan
• Continuing education benefits and professional development funding
• Full university benefits package
• Access to an on-campus fitness center

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees
• Understands and manages student conflict
• Oversees the Residence Hall Association operations within the hall
• Fosters community environment, encouraging students’ intellectual, social and personal growth
• Serves as a member of the professional staff on-call duty rotation; hours and days may vary, including evenings and weekends
• Leads residential operations support in the summertime and as needed
• Manages maintenance and custodial needs for either a residential area or residence halls
• Assists in crisis intervention and serves as a resource or referral agent during the academic year, including breaks and holidays
• Maintains office hours to meet with residents
• Oversees the planning of events and programs led by residential staff
• Conducts health and wellness checks as needed
• Holds one-on-one monthly meetings with student employees
• Organizes and schedules work for community advisors and assistant area coordinators, including hall coverage
• Manages and approves student employee timesheets
• Conducts minor disciplinary meetings
• Participates in resident life administrative operations, committee assignments and task forces

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the university and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports and holds others accountable to the university’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity and teamwork
• Organizes and promotes activities and programs within the residence halls
• Maintains familiarity with university resources in order to make referrals and provide general information

Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration

• Understands, supports and enforces university policies
• Helps students experiencing emotional, academic or physical hardships, suggesting referrals as appropriate
• Assists in conducting residence hall professional staff training
• Provides innovative means of communication with residents
• Collaborates with appropriate staff to resolve maintenance, furniture inventory and safety issues

Job may require other duties as assigned.