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Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding seasonal outdoor work rolesLooking for youth supervision or recreational job roles

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Area Coordinator/Residence Life

Area Coordinator/Residence Life

Marshall University

Huntington, WV • On-site

$44.92K - $58.39K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

Position Details
Get to Know Us!
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University's mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:
  • Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
  • Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
  • Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
  • Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
  • Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come join our Herd!
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
  • Work week is 37.5 hrs.
  • A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
  • Holidays - Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
  • Annual and Sick Leave - Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
  • Health Insurance - Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
  • Educational/Tuition Benefits - Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
  • Retirement Plans - Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
  • Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
  • Wellness Programs - PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

We are . . . Marshall!
Position Information
Position Title
Area Coordinator/Residence Life
Banner Position Number
001285
E-Class
NC - Nonclassified - .53 or >
Department
Housing Auxiliary - MU5400
Job Description
Marshall University's Department of Housing and Residence Life seeks outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a full-time, 12 month live-in professional responsible for a residential living community at Marshall University. The communities house between 250-850 students, a team of Resident Advisors ranging from 6 to 28 and has the potential to supervise an Assistant Area Coordinator
General Responsibilities
Supervision and Staff Development
  • Supervise Resident Advisors and an Assistant Area Coordinator and conducts individual meetings, bi-annual evaluations, etc.
  • Contribute and encourage the development of positive working relationships with all residence life staff.
  • Attend and organize weekly staff meetings with building staff and/or departmental staff
  • Assist with selecting, training, development and in-service activities for the paraprofessional staff.
  • Assist with coordination of fall & spring training as well as ongoing personal and professional staff development opportunities.

Coordinate one of the following over the summer months
  • Summer Area Coordinator
  • Summer Conferences
  • Damage Billing Appeals

Coordinate one of the three following collaterals
Student Staff Training
  • Coordinate schedule completions and distribution, confirmation of speakers, food orders, theme, t-shirts development and distribution, evening activities
  • Oversees speaker(s) and room reservation, training meals and food purchases, material requests for Staff training
  • Oversees supplemental training of fall sessions that won't fit into spring training for new staff

Student Staff Selection
  • Coordinate advertisement, interview schedule, interview questions, application creation, communication with applicants, training staff on interviewing, pre interview application assessment (conduct and grade check)
  • Creates marketing strategies and theme for each selection process.
  • Update letters pertinent to student staff selection in E Rez Life and Roompact
  • Create post analytics regarding applicant scores to guide hiring
  • Set up selection meetings for hiring

Student Leadership
  • Mentor and be available to student leaders through RHA and NRHH
  • Coordinate Student Leadership campus wide fundraiser
  • Serve as senior advisor to Residence Hall Association executive board
  • Serve as senior advisor to National Residence Hall Honorary chapter
  • Oversee participation and organizing of student leadership conferences
  • Plan and facilitate the annual Housing and Residence Life Banquet

Student and Community Development
  • Create and promote a caring atmosphere conducive to student learning, academic success, and to the personal development of residence hall students.
  • Promote an atmosphere that emphasizes Marshall's values (academic achievement, personal freedom & integrity, dignity and respect for the individual, diversity and inclusiveness, sustainability, and service).
  • Work with Assistant Area Coordinators to assess effectiveness of hall traditions & learning outcomes.
  • Encourage behavior that demonstrates professionalism, role modeling, and positive communication.
  • Maintain a high level of residence hall visibility and interaction
  • Implement and manage residential curriculum and learning outcomes in community.
  • Develop and maintain a positive and mutually supportive working relationship with all campus offices.
  • Facilitate and implement academic initiatives such as collaboration with faculty, promoting study groups and tutoring, working with relevant MU Marshall University academic offices.
  • Advise and counsel individual students, making referrals when needed.
  • Assist in the management of student behavior through conduct sanctioning and student advising.
  • Hear, adjudicate, and mediate student housing conduct process.
  • Facilitate roommate mediation process within your assigned community.
  • Assist with university and housing recruitment, orientation, and retention efforts.

Administrative/Management
  • Implement goals and objectives that are consistent with those of the Department of Housing and Residence Life.
  • Responsible for facility management, housing operations, and all housing processes in your community.
  • Serve on an on-call duty coverage rotation and responds to emergency or non-emergency situations for campus community on nights, weekdays, weekends and holidays.
  • Maintain office hours (as set by your supervisor) and uphold high degree of availability and visibility for all residents.
  • Oversee residence hall desk operations
  • Effectively manage area and committee budgets, as well as conduct all purchasing for hall activities in accordance with state purchasing expectations
  • Exhibit effective time management strategies and excellence in executing tasks.
  • Ability to take tasks and work independently and with accuracy.
  • Work with confidence and maturity; and understands confidentiality within appropriate settings.
  • Participate in department initiatives such as strategic planning, retention initiatives, departmental programming, Housing Sign-ups, Week of Welcome, Opening and Closing of residence halls.
  • Work collaboratively with others in the department, division, Student Affairs and university.
  • Enforce University and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Understand there will be other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Salary Range
$44,918 - $58,393 - Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity
Salary Type
Salary
Time Type
Full-Time
Work Location
MU - Marshall University
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelors Degree

Experience
  • 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications
Education
  • Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field

Experience
  • Prior Live-in Residence Life staff member
  • 3 years of related experience

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MU1237E
Open Date
05/07/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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