Area Coordinator Operations; Live-in

Area Coordinator for Housing Operations

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is seeking an Area Coordinator for Housing Operations to join our Housing and Residence Life team. Located in Monticello, Arkansas, UAM is a public university within the University of Arkansas System. Our close-knit campus environment provides professionals with opportunities to build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate across campus, and make a direct impact on the university community.

This position provides an opportunity to develop professional experience in housing operations, facilities management, occupancy management, student development, and staff supervision while working directly with students and campus partners.

Position Summary The Area Coordinator for Housing Operations provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of UAM's residence halls and university apartments. The position manages housing assignments and occupancy through Star Rez Housing Management Software, coordinates facilities and custodial needs, supports housing transitions and summer conferences, and assists with student development, conduct, and crisis response. This role provides broad experience in housing administration, operations, facilities coordination, data management, assessment, and student support to prepare the successful candidate for future advancement in Housing and Residence Life.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of residence halls and university apartments.
• Manage housing applications, assignments, room changes, cancellations, contracts, rosters, and occupancy data through Star Rez.
• Generate and analyze housing and occupancy reports to support departmental planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate housing selection, opening, closing, break housing, and transition processes.
• Conduct room inspections and monitor room readiness, maintenance, furniture, cleanliness, and safety.
• Serve as the departmental liaison with Facilities Management and monitor work orders through completion.
• Provide operational oversight of custodial services and residential cleaning schedules.
• Support student engagement, programming, conflict resolution, and student success.
• Participate in the professional on-call rotation and respond to residential emergencies.
• Supervise student workers and provide operational oversight of custodial staff.
• Participate in university committees, recruitment, orientation, and other departmental initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of professional experience in Housing and Residence Life, Student Engagement, facilities operations, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Star Rez or a comparable higher education housing management system.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising student employees.
• Experience with housing occupancy management and facilities operations.
• Experience with student conduct administration.
• Experience using Star Rez for housing assignments, occupancy management, reporting, and room inventory.

Compensation Package

• $40,000 annual salary
• Unlimited campus meal plan valued at approximately $6,000 annually
• University-provided apartment housing on campus

Housing and the meal plan are provided as part of the live-in position and are subject to applicable university policies.

Salary Information: $40,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the…