Aron Dorm Office Coordinator

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Regular Full-Time St. Louis, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $32,942.00 To $37,554.00 Annually

Position Type: Full-time, 39 weeks

The Aron House Dorm Office Coordinator advances Principia by ensuring the dorm office operates smoothly and consistently in support of boarding students and the Home Department’s role as parent. Reporting to the Director of Home Life, this role plays a key part in coordinating student logistics, managing communications, and maintaining established office systems and processes. You’ll maintain a welcoming and inclusive presence in the office, coordinate and organize special events, and undertake tasks in a confidential and professional manner.

Success in this role draws on strong organization, attention to detail, discretion, and a service-oriented approach, with a focus on executing established workflows and providing reliable, responsive support to students, families, and staff.

At our award-winning pre‑K–12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top‑ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science‑based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.

At Principia School, our core value is LOVE . Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach. We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life. We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities.

Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real‑world, hands‑on, project‑based learning.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. Westrive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day dorm office operations to ensure smooth and consistent functioning
• Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming and outgoing Home Department communications
• Maintain established office systems, records, and processes to support the Home Department; ensure accuracy and consistency
• Track and coordinate student travel for scheduled breaks, emergencies, appointments, disciplinary needs, and unscheduled needs
• Support planning and execution of dorm events, including Family Weekend, Day Student Exchange Weeks, Girls’ Swing Out Dinner, Boys Senior Dinner, and other community events
• Manage credit card reconciliation and track departmental expenses
• Support budget tracking and assist with monthly reconciliation processes
• Compile, maintain, and distribute student records, rosters, permissions, and mailings
• Maintain and update systems, such as Magnus and the student portal, for the Home Department
• Provide backup support for dorm coverage and assist houseparents as needed
• Administer student medications in accordance with training and established protocols

Principia values the unique strengths each employee brings to their role. The following competencies are especially important for success at Principia:

• Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely…