"Area Housing Coordinator"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4932P

Home Org Name
Housing (Orgn: 111520)

Division Name
Student Affairs

Position Title
Area Housing Coordinator

Job Class Code
AE26A/B/C

Appointment Status
Full-time

Job Summary

Auburn University Housing and Residence Life is excited to begin the search for an Area Housing Coordinator! This is an exempt, full-time, 12-month, live-in position. The Area Coordinator oversees one or more of the six residential areas. This position requires the incumbent to live full-time, year-round in the assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• The Area Coordinator oversees and manages the daily operations of a residential area. This is a live-on position that serves in an on-call rotation (about one week every month).
• Directly supervise the Graduate Area Coordinators and indirectly supervise the Resident Assistants in their residential area.
• Responsible for the daily functions of the area, including administrative duties, roommate conflicts, room change requests, and reporting facilities issues.
• Adjudicates student conduct cases, including assigning charges, meeting with students, issuing outcomes, and following up with residents to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Oversees programmatic efforts in their residential area, including maintaining a budget for community development and approving program proposals.
• University Housing maintains a committee structure for the department and the Area Coordinator may chair or serve on departmental committees. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Residence Life.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

• Bachelor’s degree

Level II

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience OR
• Master’s degree

Level III

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience OR
• Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience

Scope of Experience: Experience in residential life or residential education programming.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Work-related experience in housing and residence life or student affairs.
• Experience in residence life as a graduate student and an advocate for students
• Experience with administrative resolution of student conduct cases
• Have an understanding of how to build a welcoming, safe and inclusive residential community, and appreciation and understanding of trends in student development and student learning

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$35,740 - $60,860

Job Category
Student Affairs

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

Posting Date
12/02/2025

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter