Job Description
Job Description
Title: Aron House Dorm Office Coordinator
Department / Location: Aron House; Home Department, St. Louis, MO
Position Type: Full-time, 39 weeks
Summary
The Aron House Dorm Office Coordinator advances Principia by ensuring the dorm office operates smoothly and consistently in support of boarding students and the Home Department’s role as parent. Reporting to the Director of Home Life, this role plays a key part in coordinating student logistics, managing communications, and maintaining established office systems and processes. You’ll maintain a welcoming and inclusive presence in the office, coordinate and organize special events, and undertake tasks in a confidential and professional manner.
Success in this role draws on strong organization, attention to detail, discretion, and a service-oriented approach, with a focus on executing established workflows and providing reliable, responsive support to students, families, and staff.
Who We Are
At our award-winning pre-K–12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.
At Principia School, our core value is LOVE. Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach. We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life. We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities. Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands-on, project-based learning.
Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day dorm office operations to ensure smooth and consistent functioning
- Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming and outgoing Home Department communications
- Maintain established office systems, records, and processes to support the Home Department; ensure accuracy and consistency
- Track and coordinate student travel for scheduled breaks, emergencies, appointments, disciplinary needs, and unscheduled needs
- Support planning and execution of dorm events, including Family Weekend, Day Student Exchange Weeks, Girls’ Swing Out Dinner, Boys Senior Dinner, and other community events
- Manage credit card reconciliation and track departmental expenses
- Support budget tracking and assist with monthly reconciliation processes
- Compile, maintain, and distribute student records, rosters, permissions, and mailings
- Maintain and update systems, such as Magnus and the student portal, for the Home Department
- Provide backup support for dorm coverage and assist houseparents as needed
- Administer student medications in accordance with training and established protocols
Core Competencies
Principia values the unique strengths each employee brings to their role. The following competencies are especially important for success at Principia:
- Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
- Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
- Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
- Excellence & Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
- Service Orientation: Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and professionally to the needs of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Collegiality: Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input from others and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
- Communication: Shares information clearly and concisely; listens carefully to others and adjusts communication style for different audiences and situations.
- Inclusion & Belonging: Demonstrates respect for all people; values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect.
Minimum Qualifications
- Student of Christian Science
- Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Demonstrated willingness to turn to God for guidance in daily work
- Willing to support students’ treatment choices and complete required medical administration training
- Experience working in an office or administrative support role required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Outlook
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work, but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range for this position: $32,942 - $37,554 annually (at a 39-week schedule), commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus housing and meals on campus.
In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
- Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
- Relocation: Principia provides a relocation reimbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
- Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.
Equal Opportunity
Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.
In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.