What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Coordinator - #003581 & position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).
The Area Coordinator is a full-time, live-in professional position requiring residence in an assigned on-campus apartment. As a convenience to the employer, the position is provided a meal plan to support relationship development with students through meals and meetings in campus dining facilities.
The Area Coordinator serves as the primary live-in professional staff member responsible for the overall management and leadership of a residential area housing 700 to 1,500 residents. The position directs comprehensive operations spanning staff supervision and development, residential education, community development, crisis management, building administration, student conduct, and hall council advising. The Area Coordinator supervises 20 to 40 Resident Assistants and 1 to 3 Graduate Community Coordinators, exercises independent judgment in the management and referral of student crisis incidents, and functions as the principal point of student contact within the residence halls, requiring substantial evening and weekend availability. Reporting to an Associate Director for Residence Life, the position carries year-round responsibility inclusive of summer operations and departmental or university-wide collateral assignments.
The Area Coordinator is a full-time, live-in professional position requiring residence in an assigned on-campus apartment. As a convenience to the employer, the position is provided a meal plan to support relationship development with students through meals and meetings in campus dining facilities.
The Area Coordinator serves as the primary live-in professional staff member responsible for the overall management and leadership of a residential area housing 700 to 1,500 residents. The position directs comprehensive operations spanning staff supervision and development, residential education, community development, crisis management, building administration, student conduct, and hall council advising. The Area Coordinator supervises 20 to 40 Resident Assistants and 1 to 3 Graduate Community Coordinators, exercises independent judgment in the management and referral of student crisis incidents, and functions as the principal point of student contact within the residence halls, requiring substantial evening and weekend availability. Reporting to an Associate Director for Residence Life, the position carries year-round responsibility inclusive of summer operations and departmental or university-wide collateral assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Interested candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support.
- A master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Education, Human Services, or a related field. The position requires outstanding organizational, planning, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with students in a residential environment and demonstrated experience in staff supervision and team building.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
06/12/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Austin Moore at austinmoore@email.wcu.edu
Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Austin Moore at austinmoore@email.wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Benefits:
Retirement Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Dental Insurance