Residence Life Coordinator
About The Position
The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) reports to the Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life and supports students’ personal, academic, and social development. The RLC manages and trains a student staff team and facilitates programs that foster community engagement, personal development, and belonging among residents. The position is required to live and work in an assigned residence hall; room and board accommodations are provided. The RLC supports residence hall operations, including occupancy, room assignments, key tracking, hall equipment, and student staffing activities. The role also provides conflict mediation and resources, responds to student needs and emergencies, and serves as a student conduct officer and investigator. The position participates in a rotation of 24-hour on-call emergency assistance and assists with summer housing, camps and conferences, enrollment sessions, and recruitment events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Some experience in student housing, including specific experience in conflict mediation, using housing databases, and crisis management.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Currently authorized to continuously work in the United States.
- Foundational knowledge of student development theory.
- Ability to write reports and complete relevant documentation.
- Understanding of housing databases and the contract process, and ability to assist students with related queries.
- Basic understanding of facilities management.
- Ability to provide emergency response as required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment.
- Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including close-vision focus, regular talking and hearing, frequent sitting, standing, bending, and walking, and repetitive hand, wrist, or finger movements for computer and office-equipment use.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Must live in campus housing.
Responsibilities
- Provide conflict mediation and resources to students.
- Assist with hiring, training, and supervising Resident Assistants.
- Assist with building and departmental operations, including Move-In/Out, Desk Assistants, Resident Assistant scheduling, and Resident Assistant Council.
- Oversee occupancy, room assignments, key tracking, and hall equipment for the designated building.
- Participate in a rotation of 24-hour on-call emergency assistance.
- Develop and oversee educational programs for residence hall students.
- Serve as a student conduct officer and investigator, including assisting with Student Affairs and Residential Life investigations.
- Assist with summer housing, camps and conferences, enrollment sessions, and recruitment events.
- Work with the CARE (Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation) team to respond to student needs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Room and board accommodations are provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
