Area Coordinator

Area Coordinator

The Area Coordinator (AC) position is a live-in position at Whitworth University. Whitworth University has a unique and robust Residence Life program that provides student development professionals with an exciting context to holistically support students, gain teaching experience, collect and analyze data, and develop inclusive living-learning communities. Whitworth provides housing (including utilities) and meal plans through campus dining services for ACs and immediate family. Area Coordinators are generally appointed for up to four years, in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Student Life.

Position will remain open until filled. Application review will begin the week of October 16, 2025.

Core Responsibilities

Student Experience | 30%

• Serve as a positive role model for RAs and residents and affirm the centrality and applicability of the Christian faith through the expression of values and ideals that are projections of that faith.
• Directly supervise 9-11 Resident Assistants.
• Foster an accessible and inclusive living-learning environment through interpersonal interactions, thoughtful programming, and student empowerment.
• Demonstrate support for the philosophy of Whitworth Student Life, the programs of Whitworth Residence Life, and the regulations and ordinances directing community behavior.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to become personally involved with RAs and residents, and their developmental tasks.

Residence Hall Leadership | 30%

Residence Life Operations | 15%

Administrative | 15%

Other Responsibilities | 10%

Qualifications and Core Competencies

Core Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

Other Details

The Area Coordinator (AC) position is a live-in position. Whitworth University has a unique and robust Residence Life program that provides student development professionals with an exciting context to holistically support students, gain teaching experience, collect and analyze data, and develop inclusive living-learning communities. We are passionate about equipping students to be thoughtful, creative and culturally intelligent agents of change in their communities. Whitworth provides housing (including utilities) and meal plans through campus dining services. Area Coordinators are generally appointed for up to four years, in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Student Life.

Schedule : .83 FTE | 10 months | 40 hours per week from August 1st through May 31st. Additional Compensation : Area Coordinators receive additional compensation for being on-call during the academic year; the on-call compensation totals $6,466 (the monthly total fluctuates based on schedule). This position is also eligible for overtime earnings.

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university's mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.