Residence Life Coordinator - 1st and 2nd Year

Seattle Pacific University•Lexington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Pacific University is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) to serve as a live-in professional educator responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, fun, and transformative residential learning experience for undergraduate students. The RLC manages the day-to-day operations of their living area and plays a central role in teaching, mentoring, and supporting students, while also contributing to co-curricular programming and student engagement initiatives. This role requires a vibrant Christian faith and an enthusiasm for developing college students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
1–2 years of graduate or professional experience working directly with college students.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support college students in a residential learning environment.
Experience engaging students across diverse backgrounds and supporting student success in a predominantly white institution.
A personal commitment to Christian faith; enthusiasm for supporting SPU’s mission; alignment with the University’s Statement of Faith; and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community.
Ability to mentor, teach, and supervise student leaders.
Strong interpersonal, conflict mediation, and community-building skills.
Ability to respond effectively to student needs and crisis situations.
Comfort working in a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn housing and campus systems such as StarRez, Banner, and Confluence.

Nice To Haves

Training in student development, counseling, or related fields preferred.
Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Developmental Psychology, Education, or related field.
2–3 years of professional experience working with college students in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise, teach, train, and evaluate approximately 11–12 undergraduate Resident Advisors within a residential community.
Partner with another professional staff member to support leadership development for student staff.
Participate in recruitment and selection of Resident Advisors, graduate assistants, and Residence Life staff.
Contribute to the overall teaching and training of the RA Advisor and Area Council staff, including team-teaching leadership courses.
Develop meaningful mentoring relationships with students and maintain visibility in the residential community.
Support student learning through programming and mentorship related to leadership, community development, faith formation, Christian service, cultural understanding, vocation, wellness, and academic success.
Provide guidance through mediation, student conduct processes, and wellness support.
Foster a Christ-centered residential community that supports safety, belonging, and personal growth.
Advise an Area Council student leadership group and encourage student-led programs that build community.
Oversee residence hall operations including openings, closings, room changes, and inventory inspections.
Support the university’s housing selection process.
Supervise student staff at the residence hall front desk.
Collaborate with campus partners including Housing, Facilities & Project Management, and Dining Services.
Participate in an on-call duty rotation to respond to residential incidents and emergencies.
Serve as a Building Emergency Coordinator for the assigned residence area.
Work collaboratively with Residence Life colleagues and campus partners as a team, to promote a community of trust, humility, and respect.
Serve on Residence Life and University committees.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training.