Position Overview
The Area Coordinator serves as a member of the Residence Life team that provides vision and direction for their residential community for an undergraduate on-campus population of 2700 with a 3-year campus live on requirement. The Area Coordinator is responsible for the management and supervision of one of four residential areas, each housing approximately 500-700 residents and direct supervision and evaluation of the Resident Assistant student staff of 12-19.
Live-In Benefits:
- Furnished Apartment
- Utilities
- Assigned Parking Space
- Meal Plan (Academic Year)
- Laundry
- Gym Membership (on campus)
- Pets Welcome
Responsibilities
The Area Coordinator serves as a member of the Residence Life team that provides vision and direction for their residential community for an undergraduate on-campus population of 2700 with a 3-year campus live on requirement. The Area Coordinator is responsible for the management and supervision of one of four residential areas, each housing approximately 500-700 residents and direct supervision and evaluation of the Resident Assistant student staff of 12-19.
Live-In Benefits:
- Furnished Apartment
- Utilities
- Assigned Parking Space
- Meal Plan (Academic Year)
- Laundry
- Gym Membership (on campus)
- Pets Welcome
Responsibilities
- Student Growth and Development
- Support students navigating the life cycle of relationships and
complex interpersonal dynamics
- Support students navigating the life cycle of relationships and
complex interpersonal dynamics
- Support student programming initiatives and coordinate
community events
- Maintain regular contact with students in residence
- Actively collaborate with Faculty in Residence and other
community partners to support development of the residential
community
- Supervise, evaluate, and coach a staff of 12-19 undergraduate
student staff/resident assistants
- Actively participate in the student staff recruitment,
selection, and training process
- Conduct health & safety checks for students of
concern
- Proactively promote well-being resources on campus
- Locate and talk to students about ongoing issues
- Provide referrals to resources to address the student's
concern(s)
- Follow up with students after distressing situations
- Maintain complete and accurate records regarding student and
building concerns
- Manage all community budgets
- Serve in campus wide on-call rotation for up to 6 weeks per
semester
- Respond via phone & in-person to various emergency and
crisis situations
- Collaborate with emergency personnel and campus resources to
provide student support
- Submit appropriate documentation to report concerns and actions
taken
- Support on-call student staff
- Execute all building related tasks including opening, closing,
health & safety checks, and all needed maintenance
activities
- Work closely with American Campus Communities or Butler
Facilities based on the residential area
- Maintain accurate records regarding occupancy, room changes,
facilities concerns, and damage billing for the unit
- Master’s Degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or related field preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Experience working with and supervising college students
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
- Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons
- Physical ability to climb stairs in order to reach the top floor of a residence hall in an emergency situation without assistance
- Demonstrated understanding of national best practices related to Residence Life work
- Demonstrated skills with technology and information management
- Thorough knowledge of student and identity development theories and their potential for implementation in practice
- This is a live-in position that includes an apartment in-residence - candidate must have a desire to engage with residential students
- 2 years of residence life graduate assistantship experience
and/or 1-year of professional experience working with residential
students.
Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
- Paid Time Off and Holidays :
- 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
- 8 Paid Holidays
- In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
- Health :
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
- Retirement :
- 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
- Tuition Assistance :
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
- Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees,
spouses, and dependent children.
- Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
- Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
- Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
- Covers tuition only
- Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :
- Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
- LinkedIn Learning Courses
- Free premium subscription to the Calm App
- Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
- Discount at the College Bookstore
- Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.