Area Coordinator

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

The Area Coordinator is a full-time live-in entry level professional who serves a critical supervisory and administrative role within the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Residence Life, the Area Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of a comprehensive Residential Life Program to include but not limited to the supervision of student staff, advisement and assisting in the training of student leaders/organizations, addressing resident, community, facility needs, and adjudicating residential conduct within their prescribed village.

A competitive candidate for the Area Coordinator position must have a foundational understanding and practical experience utilizing student development theory; be knowledgeable about the principles and trends of residence life and student conduct, be able to successfully manage multiple competing time sensitive projects, have a foundational understanding of student conduct practices and principles, be solution and care oriented, and have experience planning engaging events (large & small scale) with educational components.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience:
  
  One year of full-time experience in a college or university residence hall environment

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, Business, Social Work, or other area
• Two or more years of experience hiring, training, and supervising student staff
• Experience in student leadership, mentoring, living-learning or themed communities, and/or residential curriculum
• Experience managing or supervising residential summer conferencing operations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, parents and guests
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience developing and facilitating interactive training and developing and assessing learning outcomes

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. A background check will be conducted.

Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.