Area Coordinator in Mars Hill, North Carolina at Mars Hill University

Area Coordinator
Location: Mars Hill University (Live-in Position)

The Area Coordinator (AC) is a live-in staff member responsible for student development, safety, and community engagement in upperclassmen residential communities. This position requires active participation in the academic and co-curricular life at MHU and supports the university's mission, Student Life, and Housing and Residence Life.

Time & Travel Requirements:
Over 40-hour workweeks, including evenings and weekends

Rotating on-call duty

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of residence life experience

Strong teamwork, communication, mentoring, crisis management, and problem-solving skills

Commitment to student development, diversity, and higher education in residential settings

Flexible schedule availability (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in student affairs or related field

2+ years of full-time experience in Residence Life/Student Affairs

Experience in staff supervision, crisis management, and student engagement

Familiarity with housing/conduct software and data management

Essential Duties:
1. Administration
Manage budgets, housing assignments, maintenance, and safety procedures

Oversee resident check-in/out, fire drills, and security walk-throughs

Serve as emergency building administrator and on-call duty rotation.

2. Staff Management & Training
Recruit, train, and supervise Resident Assistants (RAs)

Conduct weekly staff meetings and one-on-one check-ins.

Develop leadership and professional growth opportunities for student staff.

3. Community Development
Foster engagement in student organizations, leadership, and campus traditions

Maintain visibility and relationships with residents and student leaders.

4. Student Care & Conduct
Provide support for students in academic, personal, or mental health concerns.

Serve as a conduct officer, handling policy violations and conflict resolution.

5. Residential Curriculum & Learning Outcomes
Develop and assess residential programs aligned with student needs.

Collaborate with faculty to support Living Learning Communitie.s

6. Upperclassmen Engagement
Design and implement programs to retain students in housing and prepare for post-graduation

Lead the Upperclassmen Engagement Series and Sophomore Celebration Week

7. Additional Responsibilities
Support university policies, Title IX, and Clery Act compliance

Serve on committees and pursue professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & ADA Compliance
MHU provides reasonable accommodations per ADA regulations. Discrimination complaints can be filed with MHU HR or the USDA Office of Civil Rights.

Contact:
Jennie Matthews, Office of Human Resources
Mars Hill University, Box 6664, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone: 828-689-1197 Email: jmatthews@mhu.edu