Residence Life Coordinator
About The Position
Primary Function: Oversees the day-to-day operations of two-three residential facilities and creates a comprehensive residential experience in their buildings; recruits, selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates residence hall staff (undergraduate and/or graduate) and oversees their daily responsibilities and development; coordinates the residence hall conduct process for their buildings; chairs and serves on various departmental and university committees; engages in personal interactions with students and is visible within their communities; provides leadership, mentorship, and support to students; serves in a rotating on-call capacity for the residence hall system; communicates pertinent information to other departments on campus; and manages administrative items within the hall including the residence hall budget.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required. Spring 2026 graduates will be considered. Degree must be conferred prior to start date.
- At least one academic year of university residence hall leadership experience at a post-undergraduate or graduate student level
- Strong written and oral communication, administrative and organizational skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling or related field preferred.
- Student experience will be considered.
- Frequent evening and weekend work will be necessary.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of two-three residential facilities and creates a comprehensive residential experience in their buildings
- Recruits, selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates residence hall staff (undergraduate and/or graduate) and oversees their daily responsibilities and development
- Coordinates the residence hall conduct process for their buildings
- Chairs and serves on various departmental and university committees
- Engages in personal interactions with students and is visible within their communities
- Provides leadership, mentorship, and support to students
- Serves in a rotating on-call capacity for the residence hall system
- Communicates pertinent information to other departments on campus
- Manages administrative items within the hall including the residence hall budget.
Benefits
- Furnished two-bedroom apartment
- All access meal plan
- Live in Partner Policy
- Pets Allowed: two “caged” pets (birds, hamsters, etc.); OR up to two (2) cats/dogs
- Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states.
- Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
