Area Coordinator (SUA 1)

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Area Coordinator (SUA 1) Department Housing and Residence Life Position Category Support Staff Posting Number SP00849 Position End Date (if other than Permanent) Hours per Week 37.5 Salary Range The annual salary for this position is $47,453, plus a comprehensive benefits package. For internal candidates, the starting salary will be in accordance with the applicable CBA. Full/Part Time Full Time Type of Position

Position Summary Information

General Description/Position Purpose

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduate, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success

Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage.

• Choose from two generous retirement plans:

• Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP):5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting

• State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement

• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

Area Coordinator (Residence Life)

A 12-month live-in professional responsible for supporting a 2000+ student housing system by fostering safe, inclusive, and academically supportive residential communities.

Supervision

• Supervise 1-2 Graduate Hall Directors and 7-9 Resident Assistants.
• Provide ongoing support, feedback, and development for staff.
• Assist with staff training, recruitment, selection, and evaluation.
• Communicate staffing concerns to leadership.

Community Development

• Implement engagement initiatives to build connected learning communities.
• Maintain visibility and build relationships with residents.
• Advise Hall Council and support student leadership.
• Provide crisis response, referrals, and parent communication.
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer and manage community concerns.
• Oversee programming budgets and track expenses.

Administration

• Manage occupancy, records, and daily operations of assigned area.
• Coordinate check-in/out, break openings/closings, and facilities requests.
• Oversee supplies, front desk staffing, and payroll coordination.
• Maintain regular office hours and availability.

Departmental Support

• Contribute to departmental goals, policies, and committees.
• Participate in training, meetings, and on-call rotation.
• Support summer housing and conference operations.
• Collaborate with campus partners and perform additional duties as needed.

Employment Conditions

• Live on campus in provided housing (family may reside if applicable).
• This position is a two-year term with potential renewal of an additional two years, for a total of up to four years, based on performance.

A full job description will be provided at the time of the scheduled interview

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years' work experience in the college/university housing setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
• 2+ years of supervision experience in the college/university housing setting.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 04/01/2026 Close Date 07/13/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration all candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials until July 13, 2026. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.

All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.

Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently covered by the SCUPA collective bargaining agreement?

• yes

• no

• • Are you a current employee of Shippensburg University?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Employer website

• Indeed

• CareerLink

• HigherEd Job

• LinkedIn

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• • What interests you about working at Shippensburg University?

• Benefits

• Salary

• Tuition Waiver

• Working in Higher Education

• Closer to Home

• • Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least 2 years' work experience in the college/university housing setting?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• List of References

Optional Documents