Area Coordinator/Residence Life

Area Coordinator/Residence Life

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Get to Know Us! Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University's mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:

• Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
• Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
• Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
• Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
• Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family! Come join our Herd! We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation ( MURC ) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.

• Work week is 37.5 hrs.
• A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
• Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
• Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency ( PEIA ). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association ( TIAA ). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

We are . . . Marshall!

Position Information

Position Title - Area Coordinator/Residence Life

Banner Position Number - 001285

E-Class - NC - Nonclassified - .53 or >

Department - Housing Auxiliary - MU5400

Job Description - Marshall University's Department of Housing and Residence Life seeks outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a full-time, 12 month live-in professional responsible for a residential living community at Marshall University. The communities house between 250-850 students, a team of Resident Advisors ranging from 6 to 28 and has the potential to supervise an Assistant Area CoordinatorGeneral ResponsibilitiesSupervision and Staff DevelopmentSupervise Resident Advisors and an Assistant Area Coordinator and conducts individual meetings, bi-annual evaluations, etc.Contribute and encourage the development of positive working relationships with all residence life staff.Attend and organize weekly staff meetings with building staff and/or departmental staffAssist with selecting, training, development and in-service activities for the paraprofessional staff.Assist with coordination of fall & spring training as well as ongoing personal and professional staff development opportunities.Coordinate one of the following over the summer monthsSummer Area CoordinatorSummer ConferencesDamage Billing AppealsCoordinate one of the three following collateralsStudent Staff TrainingCoordinate schedule completions and distribution, confirmation of speakers, food orders, theme, t-shirts development and distribution, evening activitiesOversees speaker(s) and room reservation, training meals and food purchases, material requests for Staff trainingOversees supplemental training of fall sessions that won't fit into spring training for new staffStudent Staff SelectionCoordinate advertisement, interview schedule, interview questions, application creation, communication with applicants, training staff on interviewing, pre interview application assessment (conduct and grade check)Creates marketing strategies and theme for each selection process.Update letters pertinent to student staff selection in E Rez Life and RoompactCreate post analytics regarding applicant scores to guide hiringSet up selection meetings for hiringStudent LeadershipMentor and be available to student leaders throughRHAandNRHHCoordinate Student Leadership campus wide fundraiserServe as senior advisor to Residence Hall Association executive boardServe as senior advisor to National Residence Hall Honorary chapterOversee participation and organizing of student leadership conferencesPlan and facilitate the annual Housing and Residence Life BanquetStudent and Community DevelopmentCreate and promote a caring atmosphere conducive to student learning, academic success, and to the personal development of residence hall students.Promote an atmosphere that emphasizes Marshall's values (academic achievement, personal freedom & integrity, dignity and respect for the individual, diversity and inclusiveness, sustainability, and service).Work with Assistant Area Coordinators to assess effectiveness of hall traditions & learning outcomes.Encourage behavior that demonstrates professionalism, role modeling, and positive communication.Maintain a high level of residence hall visibility and interactionImplement and manage residential curriculum and learning outcomes in community.Develop and maintain a positive and mutually supportive working relationship with all campus offices.Facilitate and implement academic initiatives such as collaboration with faculty, promoting study groups and tutoring, working with relevant MU Marshall University academic offices.Advise and counsel individual students, making referrals when needed.Assist in the management of student behavior through conduct sanctioning and student advising.Hear, adjudicate, and mediate student housing conduct process.Facilitate roommate mediation process within your assigned community.Assist with university and housing recruitment, orientation, and retention efforts.Administrative/ManagementImplement goals and objectives that are consistent with those of the Department of Housing and Residence Life.Responsible for facility management, housing operations, and all housing processes in your community.Serve on an on-call duty coverage rotation and responds to emergency or non-emergency situations for campus community on nights, weekdays, weekends and holidays.Maintain office hours (as set by your supervisor) and uphold high degree of availability and visibility for all residents.Oversee residence hall desk operationsEffectively manage area and committee budgets, as well as conduct all purchasing for hall activities in accordance with state purchasing expectationsExhibit effective time management strategies and excellence in executing tasks.Ability to take tasks and work independently and with accuracy.Work with confidence and maturity; and understands confidentiality within appropriate settings.Participate in department initiatives such as strategic planning, retention initiatives, departmental programming, Housing Sign-ups, Week of Welcome, Opening and Closing of residence halls.Work collaboratively with others in the department, division, Student Affairs and university.Enforce University and departmental policies and procedures.Understand there will be other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Salary Range - $44,918 - $58,393 - Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity

Salary Type - Salary

Time Type - Full-Time

Work Location - MU - Marshall University

Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required Qualifications

Education - Bachelors Degree

Experience - 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education - Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field

Experience - Prior Live-in Residence Life staff member3 years of related experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - MU1237E

Open Date - 05/07/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents