Area Coordinator

The Area Coordinator for Apartments provides oversight and guidance for the university on-campus apartment communities. This is an integral role in supporting student success, belonging and community engagement.

Are you passionate about collaborating with colleagues, developing student leaders, and creating meaningful campus experiences? If so, we'd love to have you join our Residence Life team as an Area Coordinator.

As an Area Coordinator, you will play a key role in creating welcoming, inclusive residential communities that support student success. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who values collaboration and shared purpose.

We are looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Enjoys mentoring and developing student leaders
• Is adaptable, resourceful and committed to supporting students through both everyday interactions and challenging situations

If you are energized by teamwork, inspired by creative problem-solving and committed to student success, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred:
Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or an equivalent. Supervision experience. Three (3) years experience working with residential living.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on August 24, 2026
. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, Signers' Business Office Sr. HR Coordinator @bmthimsen.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible
.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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