Area Coordinator I

Posting Details

Posting Details Job Title: Area Coordinator I Posting Number: S01415P Type of Appointment: FTF - Full-Time Fixed Posting Category: OfficeParaprofessional Funding Information: MSU Salary Grade: 575 Salary Range for Job Posting: 40374.00

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position: 07012026 Open Date: 03112026 Close Date: 03252026 Open Until Filled: Yes

Position details

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The Housing & Residential Education department at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as Area Coordinator I. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.

Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

Responsibilities

The Area Coordinator I (AC) position at Morehead State University (MSU) is a full-time, 12-month live-in professional position that provides the groundwork for future careers in higher education administration. Area Coordinators I play a vital role in implementing MSUs housing and residence education program, helping students flourish academically, personally, and socially, as well as assisting in retention efforts by making connections between students and Morehead State University.

Area Coordinators I directly supervise 10-15 undergraduate resident assistants and are supervised by the Director Housing & Residential Education. This position requires enthusiasm, commitment to excellent customer service, commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive living-learning environments, and the desire to better oneself as well as the University community by continuing to challenge self and others.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required
• plus student housing and residence life experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree preferred

Sponsorship

This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9000 students.

To apply, visit http://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by March 25, 2026.

Contact the Office of Human Resources at 606-783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Emily Weideman, the search committee chair, at eweideman@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position.

MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

The Area Coordinator I role is supervised by the Director Housing & Residence Education and works collaboratively with other members of the department. The Area Coordinator interacts with:

• University Police
• Facilities Management
• Enrollment Services
• Health and Counseling Services
• First Year Programs and Academic Services

Physical Requirements

• Working Conditions: Professional live-in staff member
• Typical office/indoor environment
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb
• Ability to use hands to finger, grasp, or feel
• Occasionally required to reach and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to talk and hear
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• General office hours plus participation in a crisis response duty rotation with frequent night and weekend obligations

Special Information

Instructions to Applicants

• Reference Requests
• Accept References: Yes
• Minimum Requests: 3
• Maximum Requests: Supplemental Questions
• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk
• Do you possess a bachelors degree: Yes/No
• Do you have experience in student housing and residence life: Yes/No
• With regard to employment eligibility, will you now or in the future require employer immigration sponsorship in order to work at Morehead State University: Yes/No
• Do you have the legal right to work in the United States: Yes/No

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Letter of Application
• Cover Letter
• Name & Contact Information for 3 References
• Optional Documents:
• Additional Support Document 1
• Additional Support Document 2
• Additional Support Document 3