Department Coordinator IV (Program Coordinator, LLCs/TCs)

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of University Housing and the Resident Experience (UHRE), within the Division of Student Affairs, is hiring a Department Coordinator IV (Program Coordinator, LLCs/TCs). As a member of the Resident Experience team, this position leads in-hall education efforts and initiatives that develop and enhance living-learning (LLC) and themed (TC) residence hall communities while reinforcing classroom learning. The coordinator recruits and engages residence community partners, supporting their community visions, missions, and goals. The role also coordinates marketing and promotion, applications, and student selection for LLC and TC communities, and promotes respect for and the ability to engage with people from varied cultures and backgrounds.

Under the direction of the Manager, the coordinator supports department goals related to student learning, development, and academic success. The role assists with Resident Education staff oversight and administrative work for UHRE and Resident Experience leadership. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and based primarily at the Belknap Campus, with a regular 37.5-hour workweek. Occasional evening and weekend work, additional hours based on department needs, and overnight travel may be required. Compensation is commensurate with candidate experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or active enrollment in a graduate-level program.
• Experience with living-learning communities, themed communities, residential education, student engagement, or related student development initiatives.
• Experience developing and coordinating programs, partnerships, recruitment initiatives, or student engagement efforts in a higher education environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems such as PeopleSoft, Navigate/Card Smart, or StarRez.

Responsibilities

• Support department goals to maximize student learning, development, and academic success across communities.
• Coordinate and implement initiatives to develop living-learning and themed communities.
• Recruit, engage, and build collaborative relationships with campus and community partners, supporting their visions, missions, and goals.
• Coordinate marketing and promotion, applications, and student selection for LLCs and TCs.
• Assist with oversight of Resident Education staff members (Resident Assistants) to ensure programming benchmarks and expectations are met in their assigned communities.
• Lead efforts to reinforce classroom and community learning in residence halls, and develop and implement life-skills enrichment education.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of community partner information, funds, updates, and events.
• Promote a work and learning environment that fosters knowledge of and respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds, and skills for engaging with people from those backgrounds.
• Perform administrative duties assigned by the Manager in support of UHRE and Resident Experience leadership teams.
• Assist with Division initiatives such as freshman orientation, Welcome Week, and resident move-in events.
• Perform other duties and complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• The University offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full-time and part-time employees; details are available on its Total Rewards webpages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level