Area Coordinator for Residential Curriculum & Student Leadership

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is seeking a student-focused and motivated professional to serve as an Area Coordinator for Residential Curriculum & Student Leadership and join our Residence Life team.

Located in Monticello, Arkansas, UAM is a public university within the University of Arkansas System. Our close-knit campus environment provides professionals with opportunities to build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate across campus, and make a direct impact on the university community.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a higher education professional looking to expand their Residence Life experience, develop leadership skills, and build a strong foundation for future advancement in Student Affairs.

Position Summary:

The Area Coordinator for Residential Curriculum & Student Leadership provides leadership and oversight for residential communities while supporting the development of students and student staff.

The Area Coordinator will supervise Resident Assistants, coordinate residential curriculum and leadership development initiatives, support student conduct and crisis response, and assist with housing operations.

This position provides hands-on experience in supervision, leadership development, program development, assessment, conflict resolution, crisis management, and housing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and develop Resident Assistants and other student staff.
• Coordinate and assess the residential curriculum.
• Develop student leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Plan and support educational, social, and community-building programs.
• Address student concerns, conduct matters, and conflicts.
• Respond to residential emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Assist with housing operations, occupancy management, opening and closing, and inspections.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support student success.
• Participate in departmental committees, assessment initiatives, and special projects.
• Maintain an active presence within the residential community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Experience working in Residence Life, Housing, Student Affairs, Student Engagement, or a related area
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with stduents, staff, faculty, and campus partners
• Ability to respond effectively to student concerns and residential emergencies
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in Residence Life or Housing
• Experience supervising, training, and/or mentoring student staff
• Experience with student conduct and conflict resolution
• Experience with assessment and program evaluation
• Experience with housing management systems such as StarRez
• Experience responding to crisis situations in a residential setting