Area Coordinator

Position: Area Coordinator I
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Area Coordinator I

Posting Number
S01415P

Type of Appointment
FTF;
Full-Time Fixed

Posting Category
Office/Paraprofessional

Funding Information

MSU Salary Grade
575

Salary Range for Job Posting
$40,374.00

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position
07/01/2026

Open Date
03/11/2026

Close Date
03/25/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position details

Advertisement Wording

The Housing & Residential Education department at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as Area Coordinator I. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.

Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Area Coordinator I (AC) position at Morehead State University (MSU) is a full-time (12 month), live-in professional position that provides the groundwork for future careers in higher education administration. Area Coordinators I play a vital role in implementing MSU's housing and residence education program, helping students flourish academically, personally, and socially, as well as assisting in retention efforts by making connections between students and Morehead State University.

Area Coordinators I directly supervise 10-15 undergraduate resident assistants and are supervised by the Director, Housing & Residential Education. This position requires enthusiasm, commitment to excellent customer service, commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive living-learning environments, and the desire to better oneself as well as the University community by continuing to challenge self and others.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree required plus student housing and residence life experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree preferred.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. :  and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled.

For preferred consideration, apply by March 25, 2026. Contact the Office of Human Resources at  should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Emily Weideman, the search committee chair, at eweideman for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

The Area Coordinator I role is supervised by the Director, Housing & Residence Education and works collaboratively with other members of the department. The Area Coordinator interacts with University Police, Facilities Management, Enrollment Services, Health and Counseling Services, and First Year Programs and Academic Services.

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Professional live-in staff member. Typical office/indoor environment. Ability to walk, sit, stand and climb. Ability to use hands to finger, grasp, or feel. Occasionally required to reach, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to talk and hear. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. General office hours plus participation in a crisis response duty rotation with frequent night and weekend obligations.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants