Residence Life Area Coordinator

West Texas A&M University•Canyon, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

West Texas A&M University’s Residence Life Area Coordinator position is a full-time, live-in role supporting a student-centered experience in residence halls and programs. The role contributes to a safe and respectful environment where students can live, learn, and grow, and supports student belonging, success, and retention. The posting describes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of a residence hall serving 175–300 primarily first- and second-year students, including student development, visibility and community building, staff supervision, participation in a campus-wide on-call rotation, and follow-up on maintenance and safety concerns. The position reports to an Area Coordinator and works as part of a team of approximately 15 Residential Living professional staff. The position’s salary range is $35,568.00–$43,888.08 annually, depending on education and experience. Employees eligible for benefits may access health and welfare insurance plans, health and lifestyle programs, optional retirement savings opportunities, paid leave programs, and 13–15 paid holidays each year. All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience in student affairs, including undergraduate or graduate work.
Active driver’s license.
Strong supervisory, counseling, organizational, and administrative skills, as well as effective leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and relate to students, parents, and faculty and staff.
Experience developing and administering Living Learning Communities in a residence hall.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or a related field.
Three years of experience working in collegiate residence life in a live-in position, including undergraduate or graduate work.
Knowledge of StarRez, Roompact, and/or Maxient software.
Understanding of student development practices and a proven track record of applying theory in practice.
Experience with continued development of Living Learning Communities as they relate to student success.
Experience with theme- or interest-based upperclassmen housing.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day administrative operation of a residence hall serving 175–300 primarily first- and second-year residential students.
Report and follow up on facility concerns involving maintenance, cleaning, safety, and security.
Maintain and oversee residence hall programming and staff development budgets.
Learn and use technology platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite, Roompact, StarRez, Maxient, and other departmental website applications.
Participate in a calendar-year on-call crisis rotation and respond to incidents and emergencies involving a residential population of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students.
Develop and implement student-development-based programming, including Living Learning Communities, aligned with departmental and university goals for student success and retention.
Build meaningful relationships with students and maintain a high degree of visibility and availability in the residence hall to foster belonging.
Support students with personal, academic, and social concerns and refer them to appropriate campus resources.
Serve as a non-clinical case manager for student behavioral concerns in the residence hall.
Act as a liaison with academic and staff partners and support Meta Major Initiatives when applicable to the building.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate 5–8 Community Advisors through weekly staff meetings and regular one-on-one meetings.
Recruit and advise an in-hall student leadership organization, including leadership development, program planning, and budget oversight.
Serve on departmental and division-wide committees as needed.
Complete required System, University, and job-specific online training courses on time, maintaining 100% compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.