Coordinator for Student Leadership & Engagement

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

1d•$67,000 - $68,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Resident Life serves a highly diverse population of approximately 12,500 undergraduate students living in traditional residence halls, apartments, and suites, including some public/private partnership apartment communities. About 46% of all resident students are enrolled in twelve living-learning programs covering a wide array of academic areas. Resident Life employs a diverse workforce of 88 full-time and graduate staff members and about 600 undergraduate student staff members. The Department values respectful, equitable, and inclusive practices. The department actively seeks candidates who can serve the diversity of persons who live and work in the University of Maryland's residence halls. The University of Maryland campus is located in the greater Washington, DC metro area, just eight miles from downtown DC and 30 miles from Baltimore, MD. Additional information about the Department of Resident Life is available at www.reslife.umd.edu. As a member of the Department of Resident Life Residential Engagement Programs (REP) team within the Engagement, Services, and Programs unit, the Coordinator for Student Leadership & Engagement leads the development, coordination, and execution of all centralized departmental student leadership programs and initiatives. The Coordinator advises the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), guiding student leaders as they design programs, build community engagement strategies, and advance advocacy efforts. This includes consistent collaboration with executive boards, senates, and general body groups through regular meetings, town halls, and weekly evening sessions. The Coordinator partners with fifteen Resident Directors who advise Residence Hall and Area Councils, delivering training, coaching advisors, and strengthening leadership support across residential communities. The Coordinator also develops tailored leadership and engagement programs for community staff to create belonging and connection. In addition, the Coordinator actively supports and contributes to all REP team functions, including cornerstone initiatives such as Fall Welcome and the Resident Life Residential Curriculum. Working alongside a diverse staff and student population, the Coordinator champions inclusion and belonging by modeling inclusive leadership practices and fostering environments where all students can lead, belong, and thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
One (1) year of experience in higher education, student affairs, resident life, or student engagement.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of diverse student populations.
Knowledge of organization and administration best practices.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in Student Affairs/Personnel Administration, Educational Administration, or a related field and a minimum of two years full-time work experience in residence life, programming, event planning, admissions, and/or orientation within a university setting is strongly preferred.
Leadership education and training and student organization advising experience.
Well developed administrative and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an understanding of effective customer service.
Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships within a university setting.
Candidates must also be able to work regular night and weekend hours.
Successful candidates must actively demonstrate an appreciation for and promotions of inclusion in all areas of work.

Responsibilities

Leads the development, coordination, and execution of all centralized departmental student leadership programs and initiatives.
Advises the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), guiding student leaders as they design programs, build community engagement strategies, and advance advocacy efforts.
Partners with fifteen Resident Directors who advise Residence Hall and Area Councils, delivering training, coaching advisors, and strengthening leadership support across residential communities.
Develops tailored leadership and engagement programs for community staff to create belonging and connection.
Actively supports and contributes to all REP team functions, including cornerstone initiatives such as Fall Welcome and the Resident Life Residential Curriculum.
Champions inclusion and belonging by modeling inclusive leadership practices and fostering environments where all students can lead, belong, and thrive.