Area Coordinator - Housing & Residence Life

This position posting was updated on January 7, 2026.

Student Engagement at Warren Wilson College invites applications for the Area Coordinator – Housing & Residence Life position, a full-time, 12-month, live-in professional role within the Residence Life Department.

This position places you at the heart of our residential community, where you'll help cultivate a culture of belonging, inclusivity, engagement, growth, and excellence. Ideal candidates bring a dynamic, compassionate, and innovative spirit to the work, viewing this opportunity as a meaningful way to inspire, lead, and mentor students in a vibrant campus setting.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Residence Life, Compliance, & Conduct, the Area Coordinator plays a key role in building community through thoughtful programming and initiatives that enrich the residential experience and support student development. The role calls for an educator at heart, someone who embraces a growth mindset and provides intentional leadership, supervision, and mentorship to a student crew of approximately 8-12 Resident Assistants and Senior Resident Assistants. This team is central to fostering a positive living-learning environment and meeting the evolving needs of our residential students.

Success in this role requires sound judgment and a steady presence in managing crisis situations, along with a collaborative approach to working with campus partners. A commitment to continuous improvement is essential, including the ability to gather and analyze data to inform practice and enhance the residential experience. The Area Coordinator will work closely with other departments within Student Engagement as well as, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Athletics, and Campus Safety to help create a cohesive and supportive campus environment.

Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the college, and the responsibilities for this full-time, live-in exempt position. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter that describes how your previous experience will contribute to the mission and Progressive Promise of Warren Wilson College.

This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.  Please be aware no relocation assistance is available for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One to two years of Residence Life experience as paraprofessional staff (undergraduate or graduate).
• One to two years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and student database systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a diverse range of identities and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, or another related field.
• Three to five years of Residence Life experience as a full-time professional staff member.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience.

Key Responsibilities

Housing Assignments and Operations 

• Work with the Program and Room Assignment Manager on mid-year room changes and break housing assignments for residents of your assigned residence halls (5-9 buildings). 
• Maintain accurate occupancy records of your assigned residence halls (5-9 buildings).
• Submit housing charges to the office of Student Accounts when appropriate. 
• Communicate housing deadlines to students. 
• Act as a liaison between residents and facilities operations and other campus partners when issues arise within the residential area. 
• Serve on campus committees as needed. 

Administrative Oversight 

• Managing the day-to-day administrative and facility operations of a residential area.
• Mediating conflict and roommate/suitemate issues.
• Crisis management and participation in an emergency on-duty rotation.
• Participation in office processes including RA section and training, break housing process, and Housing Lottery.

Educational Programs 

• Provide training for RA staff on program processes for campus, working in conjunction with the Student Activities crew for campus promotions.
• Coordinating programming model which includes educational, recreational, wellness, and social programs. Provide any evaluation and follow up with RAs on their programming.

Conduct  

• Help manage student complaints and violations of campus policies.
• Serve as a secondary conduct administrative officer.
• Record all conduct matters in the Symplicity Advocate software system.

Supervision

• Supervision of a residential area (5-9 buildings) and undergraduate students (approx. 340).
• Direct supervision of the RA staff for the residential area (approx 8-12 students).
• Facilitate RA staff meetings weekly to update student staff on issues and timely processes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Our mission: Warren Wilson College's distinctive approach to education intentionally integrates academics, work, and community engagement to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and integrity. We empower graduates to pursue meaningful careers and lead purposeful lives dedicated to a just, equitable, and sustainable world.

We are committed to a culture of educational access and to ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. We seek and support an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff with a genuine interest in our innovative approach to education and focus on inclusive excellence, as well as a willingness to fully participate in the life of the College. We welcome applications from individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations.

Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.