Residence Life Area Coordinator
- Employer
- Angelo State University
- Location
- San Angelo, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Residence Life Area Coordinator
Position Number:999750
Department:Housing & Residential Programs
Salary:$40,000
Remote:No
Job Summary:The Area Coordinator is responsible for promoting student learning and success and works collaboratively with fellow Housing and Residential Programs staff and other campus departments to maximize the potential of residence halls to impact student growth and development. The Area Coordinator assists in providing overall administration of one or more residence halls, including enforcement of University regulations/policies, student staff selection, training, and supervision, educational programming, conflict resolution, and administrative/facilities management.
Note: All positions are considered a part of the larger team Office of Housing & Residential Programs team. In the event of a vacancy, staff may be asked to fulfill a role or have other job duties added to their position to meet the needs of staff and the department. Every effort will be made to recruit and fill positions as quickly as possible to allow staff to return to the duties for which they were originally hired.
- Provides leadership and direction in developing, implementing, and evaluating student development based programming to ensure intentionality and compliance with departmental and university goals for student success and retention.
- Day to day supervision and administrative operation of a residence hall or residence hall area serving between 500 – 800 primarily first and second year residential students. Direct supervision of between approximately 9 – 20 student staff members.
- Assess student development needs and concerns; implements program initiatives to address student needs, ensuring compliance with departmental learning objectives.
- Be visible and available to residents; meets with students, parents and other constituents to discuss personal and academic needs.
- Coordinate residence hall opening and closing at the beginning and close of each semester and during other officially scheduled breaks; responsible for checking of all rooms to determine readiness for occupancy, and coordination of the room inventory system.
- Participate in on-call rotation with other Area Coordinators; work cooperatively with University Police, University Health Clinic, Counseling Center and other campus and community resources to provide assistance during emergency or crisis situations.
- Adjudicate residence hall-level conduct incidents, including notice and hearing of documented incidents; implementation of appropriate sanction; assist with the review of the Residence Hall Handbook and other departmental policies governing student conduct and expectations in the residence halls. Ensures compliance with professional and legal standards of due process, risk management, Clery reporting, etc.
- Oversee work order process including follow up to ensure appropriate completion and customer satisfaction; work cooperatively with custodial and facilities management staff to monitor and maintain the physical appearance and functioning of the residence halls; submit billing for student damages as appropriate.
- Lead a departmental major project(s), initiative, or collateral. This can include but not limited to: utilization of new media technologies (Facebook, X, Web page), residence hall programming, advising residence hall student groups or committees, student staff training, student staff selection process, etc. These projects and additional assignments will vary based on the size of the area the Area Coordinator oversees.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of programs and current practices for developing and managing initiatives that support student success and retention
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to employee supervision, selection, training, and leadership
- Skill in using personal computers and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, calendars, and web-based systems
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to coordinate daily operations of campus residence halls or apartments while ensuring compliance with university policies and professional standards
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in an efficient and effective manner
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond appropriately and effectively in emergency or crisis situations
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of one year of full-time (or equivalent) experience working in Housing and Residential Programs (Residence Life), Student Activities or other position working closely with students in a university setting required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, Education or related field strongly preferred. Previous supervisory experience in a university Housing and Residence Life program preferred.
Physical Requirements:Occasional Lifting/Carrying (2-50lbs)
EEO Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.
S1130P
Open Date:06/08/2026
Desired Start Date:07/01/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Organization
About Angelo State University
Located in the heart of Texas, Angelo State University is a dynamic institution of higher education and the second-largest campus in the Texas Tech University System. A regional comprehensive institution granting bachelor’s and master’s degrees and four doctorates, Angelo State has been recognized annually by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s “Best Colleges” since 2010 and by the Chronicle of Higher Education one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” since 2015. Serving more than 12,000 students, ASU offers more than 100 majors and concentrations through our six colleges.
As more than half of ASU’s graduates each year are first-generation college students, they bring the motivation and work ethic that complement the commitment of ASU’s faculty to teaching and scholarship. ASU’s community of professionals is dedicated to preparing students to strive for success in their careers, to contribute to the growth of their communities, whether local or global, and to pursue the common good of society.
ASU’s 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides for personalized learning and results in accomplished graduates. The success of ASU alumni in graduate and professional school is superb and best exemplified by the average acceptance rate of 80 percent for medical school, compared to the national average of 45 percent.
Angelo State is an NCAA Division II and Lone Star Conference member with highly competitive men’s and women’s athletics teams in 15 sports. The ASU Rams baseball team won the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship, the fifth national title in school history.
Location
San Angelo is at the center of a thriving community of 100,000 people in west-central Texas. It straddles the boundary between the Texas Hill Country and West Texas and offers the amenities of both, including rivers, lakes and boundless skies with dramatic sunsets. Situated on the banks of the Concho River, San Angelo has been named an “Outstanding Main Street City” by the National Main Street Center and one of the nation’s “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers” by Forbes magazine.
The city has commuter air service from American Airlines and is within comfortable driving distance of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Lubbock. San Angelo offers the amenities of big city living with the slower pace, affordable cost of living and friendliness of a small town. With a host of shopping outlets, restaurants, arts, cultural events, movies, and outdoor recreation and family-oriented events, San Angelo has something for all tastes and interests.
History
The institution was founded in 1928 as San Angelo Junior College and then changed the name to San Angelo College in 1932. The campus was moved from its original downtown location to its current site in 1948. By an act of the 58th Session of the Texas Legislature, the institution was designated as Angelo State College in 1965, the year it became a four-year, state-supported institution. The name was changed to Angelo State University in 1969. On Sept. 1, 2007, Angelo State University became a member of the Texas Tech University System.
Academics
Angelo State offers on-campus and online courses through six colleges: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Science and Engineering; and Graduate Studies and Research. The university is recognized for its strong undergraduate programs overall, and its computer science and commercial aviation programs recently earned prestigious certifications from the National Security Agency and Federal Aviation Administration, respectively. ASU also features a vibrant Honors Program, support programs for first-generation and former foster care students, and a thriving Center for International Studies.
The university is also known for incorporating faculty-mentored research into many undergraduate offerings. Students from academic departments across campus annually present their research projects at ASU’s Student Research Symposium, and many of them also travel to present their findings at professional conferences at the regional and national levels.
Additionally, competitive student academic teams regularly win top awards in such fields as animal science and agriculture, civil and mechanical engineering, political science, business management and artificial intelligence.
Campus
Angelo State University’s campus is situated on 274 acres in the center of San Angelo and is lined with native live oak and pecan trees. In addition to being one of the prettiest campuses in the region, it is one of the safest in Texas and features ultramodern facilities with state-of-the-art technology support. ASU is home to one of only two State of Texas Data Centers, which provide sophisticated computer processing and disaster recovery services for agencies and universities, and to the state’s first Regional Security Operations Center that provides cybersecurity services for municipal and state agencies and private entities.
The university’s newest facility, The Nexus at Angelo State, will further enhance ASU’s research, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence infrastructure. It will consolidate our Research and Innovation Hub, Kay Bailey Hutchison Institute, AI Center of Excellence and Regional Security Operations Center into one central location.
Additionally, the university operates the 6,000-acre ASU Ranch with a Management, Instruction and Research Center that includes state-of-the-art instructional and lab facilities for meat production, food safety, animal science, ag education and agribusiness.
Working at Angelo State University
Community and Ram Family are terms often used to describe Angelo State University. These apply directly to the work culture, where fundamental traits such as a strong work ethic, communication, caring, loyalty, teamwork and integrity permeate the organization of approximately 1,100 employees. While traditions exist at ASU, so does vision, vision to improve programs and to adapt to society's needs.
Angelo State University offers comprehensive benefits, retirement and work/life programs designed to meet the needs of employees and their families. Employee amenities include fitness and dining facilities, tuition reimbursement for staff members, dependent scholarships and free internet access service.
Angelo State University offers job opportunities in teaching, information technology, athletics, student programs and administrative support, to name a few. The university’s employee community is dedicated to preparing and supporting students to discover the potential in their lives and their communities. ASU invites interested individuals to search for job opportunities at angelo.edu.
Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to build a workforce representative of its community.
- Telephone
- 325-942-2168
- Location
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2601 W. Avenue N
San Angelo
Texas
76909
United States
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