Area Coordinator

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Area Coordinator Requisition Number S02367P Position Category Staff Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade E31 Salary FLSA Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function

The Area Coordinator is a full-time live-in entry level professional who serves a critical supervisory and administrative role within the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Residence Life, the Area Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of a comprehensive Residential Life Program to include but not limited to the supervision of student staff, advisement and assisting in the training of student leaders/organizations, addressing resident, community, facility needs, and adjudicating residential conduct within their prescribed village.

A competitive candidate for the Area Coordinator position must have a foundational understanding and practical experience utilizing student development theory; be knowledgeable about the principles and trends of residence life and student conduct, be able to successfully manage multiple competing time sensitive projects, have a foundational understanding of student conduct practices and principles, be solution and care oriented, and have experience planning engaging events (large & small scale) with educational components.

Required Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: One year of full-time experience in a college or university residence hall environment

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, Business, Social Work, or other area
• Two or more years of experience hiring, training, and supervising student staff
• Experience in student leadership, mentoring, living-learning or themed communities, and/or residential curriculum
• Experience managing or supervising residential summer conferencing operations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff, parents and guests
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience developing and facilitating interactive training and developing and assessing learning outcomes

A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 05/21/2026 Review Date 06/04/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin June 4, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28389

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents