Wellbeing Area Coordinator

About the role

Residential and Community Life are core components of the UMN Morris student experience — 90% of first-years and 50% of all students live on‑campus, without a housing requirement. The Wellbeing Area Coordinator provides oversight for and manages 2‑4 Residential Life buildings/areas and supervises 10‑15 student staff members. They establish and help to sustain welcoming, inclusive residential communities that foster student wellbeing and success and advance the campus mission, vision, and strategic plan. This position collaborates with the Student Life CARE and Academic Alert Teams, assisting with student support and case management. Responsibilities may evolve to meet emerging campus needs and utilize the successful candidate’s strengths, skills, and interests. This 12‑month, annually renewable live‑in, academic professional appointment (9703RLResidential Life Professional 2) reports to the Residential and Community Life Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assist with implementing Residential Life student engagement programs and initiatives encouraging student learning, persistence, and success.
• Mentor and assist student staff in developing engaging programs on timely, relevant topics (e.g., making friendships, healthy time management, increasing intercultural competencies, practicing problem‑solving skills, adopting wellbeing practices, engaging with mental and physical health resources, utilizing academic support resources) that show a responsiveness to student needs.
• Teach a Morris 1101 college transition and success course section (1 credit); engage with the Morris 1101 instructor group; serve as a primary University staff resource and mentor for approximately 15 first‑year students (Master’s degree required).
• Promote and encourage resident engagement in Residential Life and University programs, as well as support and attend key campus programs, meetings, and activities (e.g., Campus Assembly, the Healing Ceremony, Homecoming, the Undergraduate Research Symposium, Honors and Awards, Commencement).
• Solicit residents’ feedback on their experience, area programming, and community building.
• Ensure program tracking, assist with on‑going program assessment/evaluation.
• Maintain availability and accessibility to area residents through office hours, community walk‑throughs, and resource sharing about Welcome Week and move‑in, food resources during University breaks, and preparation for closing.