Residential Coordinator

Benefits

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POSITION SUMMARY: Date application must be received by for priority consideration by: April 7, 2026 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: May 1, 2026 Closing Date or if blank, Open until filled: Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/University Housing Compensation Range (if applicable): $3,657.33 monthly or $43,887.96 annually @ 1.0 FTE FLSA Status: Exempt Appointment Basis: 12-month Time Type: Full-time Benefits Eligible: Yes Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Remote Work Type: On-campus Work Hours: M-F (8:00a - 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice. This is a required live-in position with some evening & weekend work and emergency on-call responsibilities Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration. For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553. To view SOU's very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees. POSITION DESCRIPTION: University Housing supports the educational mission of the University by providing a safe, secure, and educational living environment for students. Many educational and social learning opportunities are provided to the students while living in University Housing. In addition, University Housing also provides educational groups the means to stay on campus and utilize the university facilities, services, and experience through our Conference Services. During the academic year, University Housing has approximately 1,200 students living in the halls and apartments. Conference Services accommodates over 10,000 guests throughout the full year. University Housing is a self-supporting auxiliary enterprise with an annual operating budget of over 14 million dollars. The Area Coordinator (AC) is primarily responsible for student staff supervision, community development, and operations management within the University Housing Department. The person coordinates the work of staff assigned to their functional areas to accomplish the goals of the University Housing department at Southern Oregon University (SOU). The AC will provide a supervision philosophy that encourages creativity and provides motivation for student staff. The AC is supervised by and reports directly to the Associate Director of University Housing for Residential Life. The Area Coordinator must be accessible to residents and guests on a regular, daily basis. Some evening/weekend work and occasional travel are required. The person will serve in the primary professional staff on-call rotation for University Housing. Additionally, the Area Coordinator is expected to: Adapt and respond appropriately to new and challenging circumstances. Act as a role model and professional representative of SOU and University Housing. Always act in a mature and appropriate professional manner in dealings with students, parents, staff, and other University officials. Support the mission, goals, and policies of University Housing and SOU. Encourage academic achievement, student satisfaction, and retention through personal contact, community development, and operational management. Ensure accurate and positive representation of SOU to the public. Maintain ethical relationships with colleagues and students. Represent SOU in an appropriate manner at all times, including at conferences or other events as requested. The AC will also be responsible for building interpersonal relationships to: Develop a sense of community and a basis for positive interpersonal relationships. Be aware of problems and concerns. Mediate conflicts and work to resolve problems. Establish a rapport with residents an