Area Coordinator

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• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
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• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.   
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Job Title: Area Coordinator

Division: Student Affairs

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Associate Director, Residential Life

Positions Supervised: Student Employees

Review of applications will begin on July 24th and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the successful candidate is August 15th or later.

The area coordinator is a live-in professional who will be responsible for overseeing off-campus housing, including 200 houses in Linden Terrace and the Lindenlodge. The coordinator will be responsible for maintenance, safety and security, and student engagement and programming. The area coordinator will play a crucial role in creating a positive living and learning environment for our students, ensuring their safety, well-being, and overall satisfaction. This position also assists the associate director with the oversight of residential community coordinators and student employees within designated housing assignments.

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

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of off-campus housing, including 200 houses and one residence hall
•  Manages the day-to-day operations of the Lindenlodge residential community coordinator and serves as the primary staff member for Linden Terrace
• Oversees the planning of events and programs led by residential staff
• Serves on a regular on-call schedule with other live-in professionals to respond to evening needs of residential population
• Fosters a positive and inclusive living environment by promoting respect, diversity, and cultural understanding among residents
• Provides timely and accurate reporting on incidents, violations, and student conduct issues
• Mediates conflicts and facilitates communication between residents
• Collaborates with campus security to address safety concerns and maintain a secure living environment
• Enforces University policies and regulations related to off-campus housing, ensuring compliance and student accountability
• Coordinates move-in and move-out processes, ensuring a smooth transition for students
• Conducts regular inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards
• Addresses and resolves any housing-related issues or concerns raised by students or nearby community members
• Manages budgets for all areas of responsibility
• Serves as a campus security authority (CSA)

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
• Sets clear performance expectations and holds employees accountable

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• Collaborates with campus resources to provide support services, including counseling, health services, and academic assistance
• Participates or leads committee or large-scale projects, such as Move-In and Residential Life Professional Development and Training
• Aligns division/department purpose and actions with relevant University initiatives and higher education trends

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Two years of professional experience in residential life, housing management, or student affairs preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and best practices in student affairs
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and crises
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and advocacy principles/practices

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Primary residence in campus housing
• Evening and weekend work and after-hours rotation
• Appropriate attire
• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• Adequately mobile to respond to all student residence
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.