Area Coordinator for Residence Life & Housing

Description

The Office of Student Services is committed to fostering student learning, belonging, and wellbeing. The Area Coordinator for Residence Life & Housing is a part-time, graduate-funded professional staff member who supports the development and oversight of residential communities. This position is designed to provide hands-on professional experience in housing operations, student support, and staff supervision, while also supporting the employee’s graduate education through a tuition benefit model.

The Area Coordinator receives day-to-day direction, guidance, and project oversight from the Senior Director of Residential Life and Conduct, supporting residential communities, supervising student staff, and contributing to key operational and educational initiatives. This position is live-on required and focuses on day-to-day residential support, community development, and housing operations with no participation in the professional on-call rotation. Only one Area Coordinator will be employed in this role.

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP

• Supervise and mentor Head Resident Advisors (Head RAs) within assigned residential areas 
• Provide indirect oversight and support to Resident Advisors (RAs) through the Head RA structure 
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings with Head RAs and facilitate area leadership meetings 
• Support Head RAs in supervising, developing, and evaluating their RA staff 
• Assist with RA and Head RA recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation processes 
• Support the implementation of staff training and ongoing professional development initiatives 
• Attend Residence Life staff meetings and contribute to departmental planning

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & STUDENT SUPPORT

• Foster inclusive, engaging residential communities that promote student success and belonging 
• Serve as an accessible and supportive resource for residential students 
• Provide guidance and referrals for students experiencing academic, social, or personal concerns 
• Promote accountability, respect, and community standards within residential environments 

PROGRAMMING & EDUCATION

• Support RAs in planning and implementing educational and social programming 
• Ensure programming aligns with departmental learning outcomes and community needs      
• Assist with campus-wide initiatives coordinated through Student Services 

STUDENT CONDUCT & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Assist in the administration of the student conduct process within residential communities 
• Adjudicate low-level conduct cases as assigned 
• Utilize a developmental and educational approach to student accountability 
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow-up 

FACILITIES & HOUSING OPERATIONS

• Conduct routine walkthroughs of residential communities to assess facility needs 
• Report and follow up on maintenance concerns with Plant Operations 
• Assist with housing processes including occupancy management, transitions, and assignments 
• Support administrative functions related to housing operations 

CRISIS RESPONSE

• This position does not participate in the professional on-call rotation 
• Provide support during business hours for student concerns and follow-up as needed      
• Refer after-hours emergencies to professional on-call staff 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Receive ongoing mentorship from the Senior Director of Residential Life and Conduct 
• Gain experience in housing operations, student conduct, and staff supervision 
• Participate in training and leadership development opportunities 
• Build competencies aligned with careers in Student Affairs, Housing, or Higher Education 

Eligibility:

Students are eligible for a Graduate Assistantship at Westminster College if they have been admitted to a graduate degree program at William Woods University and enrolled in a minimum of 6 graduate level credit hours per semester in the fall and spring. Students must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or higher as an undergrad, and must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point while serving as a graduate assistant. An official offer cannot be extended to an applicant until the student is accepted into the graduate degree program. Housing and meal plan are provided. 

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Experience in Residence Life, Student Affairs, or related leadership roles preferred. Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, student development, and collaboration 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226