Graduate Residence Coordinator-Residence Life (SPRING 2027)
University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK
•Onsite
About The Position
Graduate Residence Coordinators (GRCs) are live-in graduate assistants responsible for supporting the residential experience for OU students. GRCs assist Residence Life Coordinators in establishing a positive living-learning environment aligned with the department's educational priorities. The role encompasses student development, crisis response, programming, advising, and administrative tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Must be a current OU Graduate Student in the Spring 2027 semester.
- Will be required to supply a Spring 2027 OU class schedule prior to beginning work
Nice To Haves
- Previous professional or student employment experience in Residence Life
- Graduate studies emphasis in student affairs, higher education leadership, human relations, or similar fields
Responsibilities
- Live in and provide leadership within a university residential community.
- Maintain a visible presence and be available to students in a residential environment.
- Provide support and referrals to students regarding their academic, social, and personal wellbeing.
- Support and mentor student staff in their roles.
- Assist with the selection and training of RAs.
- Foster an environment that promotes respect, inclusion, and dignity for all individuals.
- Ensure administrative practices align with departmental functions.
- Manage crisis situations while serving on an on-call duty rotation.
- Aid in the opening and closing of residential communities.
- Assist with move in operations
- Serve on departmental committees and task forces.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Co-supervise a student staff team of 13–25 RAs.
- Conduct regular building walkthroughs to assess and address community needs.
- Mediate roommate and group-related conflicts.
- Oversee community desk operations.
- Act as a housing and university hearing officer for lower-level conduct cases, as needed.
- Serve as a point of contact in the absence of the Residence Life Coordinator.
Benefits
- Tuition waiver up to 20 hours per calendar year based on graduate program
- $1593.52 monthly stipend paid biweekly (10-month agreement)
- Health insurance through graduate school (optional, paid for by student)
- Professional development and travel opportunities
- Furnished on-campus apartment during employment period
- Potential option for summer employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
