Area Coordinator

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Area Coordinator

Posting Category: E

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at


Application deadline: Open until filled, Priority Deadline 2/9/2026


Minimum Starting Salary: $47,000 annually


Job Summary:

The Area Coordinator is a full-time, live-in staff member responsible for providing day-to-day Department of Residence Life functions, administration, management, and staff supervision in a student-centered university-owned campus residential area consisting of Residence Halls, Townhomes, and Apartments, and housing approximately 350-450 residents. Provide regular administrative presence in respective area. The Area Coordinator is responsible for providing direction and leadership for the implementation of Residence Life's student education and engagement programs, services, and operations for our residence hall and apartment communities. The Area Coordinator is also responsible for leading and directing various Residence Life committees and student-focused initiatives.


Duties & Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, and supervise 2 Assistant Resident Directors, 14 Resident Assistants and 6-10 student desk or support staff. Provide leadership in creating recruitment and selection process for student staff members, as well as design and implementation of student staff training and development experiences. Provide leadership and direction regarding student staff employment concerns. Manage all details related to student staff transitions.
• Provide direction and leadership for the development and implementation of student engagement and student leadership initiatives/programs. Develop and support educational, social, and community building programs and engagement activities which involve and engage residents in their diverse communities. Liaison to academic program stakeholders or managers of campus auxiliary or administrative units located in-area. Provide fiscal oversight/monitoring of Residence Life programmatic budgets for the residential communities. May advise Resident Housing Association or community specific sub-group.
• Work with the Dean of Students Office regarding the implementation of the student development-based student conduct process. Communicate and interpret department and university policy to staff and students. Keep updated student behavior records through software systems (Maxient, Roompact, StarRez) and ensure staff are following protocol to document issues and upload necessary documents. Conduct judicial meetings with students, administer appropriate sanctions, and conduct timely follow-up with sanctions. Utilize conduct trends within each residential community to determine needed programmatic or service efforts to reduce conduct incidents.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director of Residence Life - Facilities to assist in managing Residence Life facilities needs of residents (e.g., maintenance work orders, public space preparations, damage assessments, cleaning staff, resolve policy questions, etc.).
• Collaborate with Assignments Coordinator regarding resident management operations (e.g., initiating and tracking space changes, making resident space assignments, annual room selection and re-selection process, summer conference housing, etc.). Work cooperatively with Residence Life staff in coordinating move-in/move-out processes each term in assigned hall or apartment area. Work with Assignments Coordinator to perform operation functions such as running community rosters and performing audits for no-show or not-enrolled students.
• Oversee and monitor all Residence Life operational functions for the residential communities, Front Desk operations, as well as partnering on occupancy related issues and summer conferences. Provide leadership and direction for the development and implementation of annual processes such as Move-In, Move-Out, break period closings, and trainings.
• Provide leadership to various departmental initiatives, committees, or work groups. Serve as the Residence Life liaison to other campus offices and partners. Participate in department, division, and university strategic planning, committees, and special projects.
• Provide Area Coordinator Team duty coverage for Residence Life, including weekends and holidays. Provide feedback, guidance, and possible solutions to Assistant Resident Directors, Resident Assistants, and Desk Assistants through their duty processes. Manage efforts needed for immediate crisis intervention and follow up. Work with Senior Leadership Team to ensure necessary university partners are involved with addressing an issue and referrals to resources are made. Monitor and respond to daily duty reports to work with staff to follow up on issues.
• Participate in on-going recruitment of prospective residents by coordinating campus visits/tours, Preview Days, Orientation activities, etc. Assist in developing Residence Life marketing, promotional, and informational materials, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Student Development, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Affairs, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field of study.
• One or more years of Residence Life or other collegiate administrative experience.
• Strong supervisory experience and guidance skills.
• Evening and weekend availability are essential and expected.
• Residency required in on-site apartment furnished as a condition of the job.
• Police background check if selected for hire.


Preferred Qualifications:
• Two or more years of experience in Residence Life beyond undergraduate student staff level (ex: 2 years of graduate school or full-time experience).
• Strong supervisory experience and guidance skills.
• Evening and weekend availability are essential and expected.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent customer service skills and orientation.
Strong (positive/effective) communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of community and student development principles.
Strong supervisory experience and guidance skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability in resolving judicial incidents and roommate conflicts, intervening during crisis and emergency situations, advising and counseling students and student groups, and developing social, educational, and recreational programs and community building activities.
Strong commitment to and demonstration of support of the principles of diversity and inclusion.


Physical Demands:

• Standing : Occasionally
• Walking : Occasionally
• Sitting : Frequently
• Talking : Constantly
• Hearing : Constantly

Employment Policies and other information:


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, geneticinformation, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.


Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.


UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

1. Social Security benefit and
2. Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.


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