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Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of University Housing invites applications for the position of Area Coordinator. The Area Coordinator of Residential Life is a member of the professional staff in the Department of University Housing. The Area Coordinator is responsible for: 1) the management and supervision of multiple residence halls housing up to 750 students; 2) enhancing the growth and development of resident students living in the assigned area; and, 3) engaging in strategic planning and decision making within the Department of University Housing. The position requires that the Area Coordinator live on campus and share responsibility with colleagues on a rotating emerging response calendar for both weekdays and weekends. Area Coordinators anticipate for the irregular working hours, extended workdays, and all emergency response situations by being appropriately available to their staff and the resident students. The Area Coordinator should have a sound understanding of human development theories and student services concepts, while possessing good human relation and managerial skills. The Area Coordinator should be able to organize large and multiple projects, be competent in supervising a large and diverse student staff, and be competent in working with student groups and a diverse student population. Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license and the ability to successfully complete the Southeastern Safe Driver Safety Course. Must be committed to working with diversity. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. (required by hire date) One year of undergraduate/graduate student or professional experience in a housing, residential life, student affairs, or counseling discipline. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling, or similarly related discipline from an accredited university. Experience with organizing, supervising and working with student groups and staff members; understanding of balancing a position that requires one to live on-campus with students and maintaining a non-traditional working schedule. Prior experience in University Housing preferred. DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Possess a sound understanding of student development theories and good human relation, and managerial skills. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Cover Letter Resume/Vita Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired) Names and contact information for 3 references Posting Close Date October 7, 2025 Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. How to Apply: Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered. Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves. Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.