Area Coordinator

University of Louisiana, Lafayette•Lafayette, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Coordinator fosters a vibrant, supportive, inclusive, and life-enhancing residential environment that promotes student learning, engagement, and personal development. Working with the Office of Residential Life and the Office of University Housing, the coordinator provides leadership and oversight for an assigned residential area and contributes to the residential experience of approximately 3,500 students. The assigned area includes approximately 1,000–1,500 residents, with professional and student staff whom the coordinator supervises and supports. The position supports recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, supervision, and development of residential staff. It provides direct support to students and staff, responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, and connects students with appropriate campus resources. The coordinator works with Housing and Residential Life staff on daily operations, community engagement, student success, and residential safety and well-being. The position reports directly to the Director of Residential Life. The Area Coordinator must live in an assigned on-campus apartment and be available during evening, weekend, and other non-traditional hours. The role includes office hours, evening programming, and participation in campus-wide and Residential Life on-call rotations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced residential environment.
Demonstrated commitment to student development, community building, and student success.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Ability and willingness to work evening, weekend, and non-traditional hours, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Ability to live in an assigned on-campus apartment and respond to residential emergencies as required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, College Student Development, or a related field.
Professional or graduate-level experience in Residence Life, Housing, Student Affairs, or a related field.
Experience with student staff supervision, residential programming, student conduct, crisis response, or community development.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, coach, and develop Resident Assistants, Community Directors, Assistant Community Directors, and other residential staff; provide feedback and accountability.
Support recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing development of residential staff.
Uphold and enforce University, Housing, and Residential Life policies and procedures.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations and engage appropriate campus resources when needed.
Manage residential conduct cases as assigned by the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities and oversee behavioral Maxient cases.
Advise and support the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
Live in an assigned on-campus apartment and maintain availability during non-traditional hours.
Coordinate with Building Managers and Housing staff on room assignments, room moves, check-ins, check-outs, and other housing operations.
Participate in the University's divisional on-call rotation and the weekly Residential Life on-call rotation.
Maintain a visible and engaged presence in residential communities; build relationships and promote community, belonging, and connection.
Maintain a welcoming, supportive, and student-centered environment for residents, guests, staff, and visitors, and maintain office hours.
Provide leadership and oversight for a residential area of approximately 1,000–1,500 students.
Promote residential safety by identifying and reporting suspicious, threatening, or concerning activity to appropriate University personnel.
Support student academic success through programming, intentional engagement, referrals, and collaboration with campus partners.
Develop and implement programs and initiatives supporting student learning, leadership, wellness, belonging, and community development.
Advise departmental committees and initiatives, potentially including Sustainability, Diversity, Academics, Intramurals, and Community Service.
Serve on University-wide committees and collaborate with departments and offices across the Division of Student Affairs.
Develop collaborative campus relationships and support student leadership development and involvement in the residential community.
Assist with Housing operations, including check-ins, check-outs, room transitions, building turn, and other high-volume periods.
Manage and monitor an assigned programming budget and ensure responsible use of departmental funds.
Complete documentation and administrative processes related to programming, travel, purchasing, staffing, and residential operations.
Attend required staff, training, and departmental meetings; participate in staff scheduling and operational planning.
Maintain accurate records and complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
Meet regularly with the Director of Residential Life or assigned supervisor for supervision, professional development, and performance feedback.
Assist with departmental initiatives, projects, and special events, and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Life or designated University leadership.