Student Life Coordinator of Campus Health and Wellness and Area Coordinator

Department (if applicable): Student Life
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status (exempt or non-exempt): Exempt
Salaried or Hourly:  Salaried
Reports to: Director of Student Life
Work Schedule: 35+Hrs/week as directed by Director of Student Life 

 Job Description:   

The Student Life Coordinator serves a dual role within the Office of Student Life by providing leadership in our residence halls while fostering student engagement through intramural sports, fitness, and campus wellness initiatives. This position is responsible for cultivating a vibrant residential community, mentoring student leaders, promoting holistic student development, and creating opportunities that encourage physical, social, and spiritual well-being. The Student Life Coordinator of Campus Health and Wellness works collaboratively with Student Life staff to support the university’s mission and contribute to a Christ-centered campus community. 

 Primary Responsibilities 

Area Coordinator: 

  • Provide leadership and oversight for an assigned residence hall (Mark Foley Hall).
  • Recruit, supervise, mentor, and develop the Resident Assistant (RA) staff assigned to the residence hall.
  • Conduct weekly planning, leadership development, and discipleship meetings with Resident Assistants.
  • Guide Resident Assistants in planning and implementing engaging educational, social, and spiritual residence hall programs.
  • Build meaningful relationships with residential students through regular interaction, mentoring, and presence within the residence hall and campus community.
  • Address student concerns, conflicts, and conduct issues in accordance with university policies and procedures.
  • Respond to housing-related inquiries and assist students throughout the housing application, room selection, and assignment processes.
  • Coordinate and facilitate residence hall room changes between academic semesters.
  • Participate in the Student Life emergency on-call rotation and respond to after-hours student emergencies.
  • Maintain appropriate residence hall records, reports, and documentation.
  • Assist the Director of Housing, Dean of Students, and Student Life Office with departmental initiatives and administrative responsibilities as assigned.
  • Assist in any office tasks as needed from the Director of Housing or Director of Student Life. 

Intramurals, Recreation, and Campus Wellness:  

  • Plan, organize, schedule, and administer intramural sports leagues, tournaments, and special events throughout the academic year.
  • Recruit, supervise, mentor, and develop the Intramural Graduate Assistant, interns, officials, and student workers.
  • Coordinate game schedules, officials, equipment, facility reservations, and event logistics.
  • Maintain the intramural field and coordinate routine upkeep to ensure safe and functional playing conditions.
  • Oversee the operation and general maintenance of campus recreational facilities, including: 
    • Campus Fitness Center
    • Campus Pool
    • Recreation Court
    • Faulkner Workout Room
    • Develop and implement fitness classes, wellness programming, and recreational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles among students.
    • Coordinate and oversee the university’s weekly Run Club, including workouts, training opportunities, and special events.
    • Promote participation in intramural sports and wellness initiatives through effective marketing and student engagement.
    • Ensure compliance with risk management procedures and promote participant safety during all recreational activities.” 

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities): 

  • Christian who is an active member in local church.
  • Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • The ability to communicate and work effectively with college student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community
  • Possess effective oral and written communication skills
  • Committed to Christian philosophy, mission of the institution and statement of Christian Affirmation
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Enthusiastic and energetic personality  

The University of Mobile reserves the right to change, alter, add or combine responsibilities at any time. 

TO APPLY: Applicants must submit all application materials below to the Vice President for Student Development & Collegiate Athletics, Tim Adams, tadams@umobile.edu  

Application Materials:
Letter of Interest
Completed UM Staff application form https://umobile.edu/employment 
Resume  

Questions about the role can be submitted to the Vice President for Student Development & Collegiate Athletics, Tim Adams, tadams@umobile.edu  

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.