Area Coordinator

Position Overview

The Area Coordinator serves as a member of the Residence Life team that provides vision and direction for their residential community for an undergraduate on-campus population of 2700 with a 3-year campus live on requirement. The Area Coordinator is responsible for the management and supervision of one of four residential areas, each housing approximately 500-700 residents and direct supervision and evaluation of the Resident Assistant student staff of 12-19.

Live-In Benefits:
- Furnished Apartment
- Utilities 
- Assigned Parking Space
- Meal Plan (Academic Year)
- Laundry
- Gym Membership (on campus)
- Pets Welcome

Responsibilities 

• Student Growth and Development 

  • Support students navigating the life cycle of relationships and complex interpersonal dynamics

  • Support student leadership and campus engagement opportunities to enhance the residential and campus community

  • Promote community standards and serve as a conduct officer to adjudicate violations of Residence Life policies and procedures

• Community Building and Support 

  • Support student programming initiatives and coordinate community events

  • Maintain regular contact with students in residence

  • Actively collaborate with Faculty in Residence and other community partners to support development of the residential community

• Supervision  

  • Supervise, evaluate, and coach a staff of 12-19 undergraduate student staff/resident assistants

  • Actively participate in the student staff recruitment, selection, and training process 

• Student Well Being 

  • Conduct health & safety checks for students of concern

  • Proactively promote well-being resources on campus 

  • Locate and talk to students about ongoing issues 

  • Provide referrals to resources to address the student's concern(s) 

  • Follow up with students after distressing situations

• Administration & Management 

  • Maintain complete and accurate records regarding student and building concerns

  • Manage all community budgets

• On Call Duty Rotation 

  • Serve in campus wide on-call rotation for up to 6 weeks per semester

  • Respond via phone & in-person to various emergency and crisis situations

  • Collaborate with emergency personnel and campus resources to provide student support

  • Submit appropriate documentation to report concerns and actions taken

  • Support on-call student staff

• Facilities Management 

  • Execute all building related tasks including opening, closing, health & safety checks, and all needed maintenance activities

  • Work closely with American Campus Communities or Butler Facilities based on the residential area

Required Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or related field preferred. 
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Experience working with and supervising college students 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions 
• Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons 
• Physical ability to climb stairs in order to reach the top floor of a residence hall in an emergency situation without assistance 
• Demonstrated understanding of national best practices related to Residence Life work
• Demonstrated skills with technology and information management
• Thorough knowledge of student and identity development theories and their potential for implementation in practice
• This is a live-in position that includes an apartment in-residence - candidate must have a desire to engage with residential students

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of residence life graduate assistantship experience and/or 1-year of professional experience working with residential students.

BU Benefits and Perks  

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include: 

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:  
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year 
  • 8 Paid Holidays 
    • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment) 
• Health:  
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs 
• Retirement:  
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment 
• Tuition Assistance:  
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents 
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.  
    • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment 
    • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees 
    • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree 
    • Covers tuition only 
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:  
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty 
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses 
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App 
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT 
  • Discount at the College Bookstore 
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances 

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.