Residence Life and Education Coordinator

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

UCF Housing and Residence Life seeks applicants for multiple Residence Life and Education Coordinators. The Residence Life and Education Coordinator is a live-in, full-time professional staff member for the Department of Housing and Residence Life. The Coordinator is responsible for the daily operations of a residential community, including: student staff supervision, community development, building management, student outreach and support, crisis response, and coordination of administrative processes. The most successful candidates will bring a strong foundation in Housing and Residence Life or student affairs, along with experience supervising and developing student leaders. They will be collaborative relationship-builders who communicate effectively, navigate challenges with emotional intelligence, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to student success. These roles are well suited for professionals who enjoy mentoring others, building community, responding thoughtfully to complex situations, and contributing new ideas while continuing to grow in their own leadership journey. These positions must maintain full-time residency in a University housing-owned or housing-affiliated/managed facility. The selected candidates must be available for irregular hours, extended workdays, on-call emergencies, and weekends. These positions are designated as critical personnel in case of a disaster or critical event, and will be required to remain on campus to assist with emergency situations. UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working in Housing and Residence Life at the graduate or professional level.
• Experience supervising student employees within a residential or student affairs setting.
• Experience developing residential communities that promote belonging, engagement, and student success.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex student situations using sound judgment, empathy, and professionalism.
• Experience collaborating with campus partners to connect students with resources and support services.
• Experience coordinating crisis response, after-hours support, or on-call responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring, coaching, and developing emerging student leaders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate graduate and undergraduate student staff through weekly staff meetings, regular one-on-one supervision meetings, as well as performance management and formal accountability processes.
• Provide support and appropriate referrals to students regarding their academic, social, and personal wellbeing.
• Provide expedited outreach and follow-up for students of concern, and mediate interpersonal conflicts as needed.
• Design and implement residential engagement initiatives to support student success, well-being, and belonging in accordance with departmental outcomes.
• Advise an area council of student leaders in the development of community-building and residential advocacy initiatives.
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer/administrator for assigned community, campus security authority, and responsible employee for reporting purposes.
• Coordinate opening and closing operations for assigned residential community at designated times of year.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance and facility issues with appropriate maintenance, facilities, and custodial staff, execute regular key/access audits, and conduct appropriate follow-up on community-specific facilities issues.
• Manage and reconcile spending of community budget.
• Actively contribute to departmental collaterals, committees, task forces, and work groups as directed.
• Attend departmental meetings and departmental ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Maintain visibility and presence within the assigned community, serving as a positive role model for staff and students.
• Serve in departmental on-call rotation and coordinate response to crisis.
• Provide on-scene, after-hours on-campus response.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by Department of Housing & Residence Life personnel.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

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