Area Coordinator

Area Coordinator for Residence Life

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Area Coordinator for Residence Life is a full-time, live-in professional staff member of a dynamic department committed to fostering a developmentally welcoming, supportive, and engaging environment that encourages student well-being, self-responsibility, and mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise 1215 student staff across a residential area housing approximately 400 students.
• Oversee daily building operations, including room condition reporting, check-ins/check-outs, key and roster accuracy, roommate agreements, and facilities reporting.
• Maintain effective communication with the Physical Plant and assist with damage billing and repair processes.
• Promote student engagement through collaboration with campus partners and implementation of the residence life programming model.
• Respond to student concerns, mediate conflicts, and support crisis response with a risk management mindset.
• Support the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of Residence Life staff.
• May assist with or lead Summer Housing or Summer Camp operations.
• Serve on an on-campus duty rotation.
• Collaborate with Public Safety and community partners to ensure a safe living environment.
• Serve as a campus resource and referral agent for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Two years of housing administration experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and student development
• Proficiency in conflict resolution, crisis response, and policy enforcement
• Technological competence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field
• Experience with Maxient, The Housing Director, Microsoft Office, and similar systems
• Knowledge of student development theory and community engagement practices
• Experience with supervision, staff training, and leadership development
• Valid driver's license (or willingness to obtain within 60 days of employment)
• Bilingual abilities

Work Conditions

Generally, 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, but must be available to work some evenings and weekends. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds comfortably and walk across campus. Work will primarily be done in an office setting however; some work in the elements may be required. In the event of emergency, you must be able to report to work within a 30-minute response time, as needed.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter Resume/CV

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.