Residence Life Coordinator

Charleston Southern University • North Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director for Residence Life, the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is an integral part of the on-campus experience for residential students. The RLC is responsible for the general development, administration and supervision of student staff and residents in the residential community. On-campus living is a requirement of this position, and salary includes room and board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
• Christian leadership and spiritual development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Working knowledge of database software and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Collaborative, flexible, innovative.
• Ability to successfully work within a team.
• Assisting and Caring for Others.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate with others.
• Self-starter who can make decisions and solve problems.
• On-campus living is a requirement of this position.
• Applicants should address their experience in call center management and how their personal faith aligns with the mission of Charleston Southern University.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of all Residence Life operations, including daily management of university housing facilities, occupancy, and residential programs.
• Manage crisis response and serve as a key leader in coordinating emergency and after-hours student support in collaboration with the Director of Residence Life for Student Engagement.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director for Residence Life and other university administrators regarding student concerns, incidents, and property matters.
• Exercise sound judgment in addressing resident compliance with university policies and community standards consistent with the mission and values of Charleston Southern University.
• Support the office of Student Conduct with room violations and other minor offenses within their designated residence halls.
• Engage with individual students to address personal, social, or academic concerns, offering guidance, mediation, and referral to campus resources as appropriate.
• Cultivate a supportive residential environment that encourages academic success, spiritual growth, and meaningful community connections.
• Facilitate positive interpersonal relationships among residents through intentional programming, conflict resolution, and community engagement efforts.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of Resident Assistants (RAs), fostering a cohesive, professional, and ministry-minded team culture.
• Provide ongoing professional development and faith-integrated leadership training for Residence Life staff throughout the academic year.
• Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and accountability among Residence Life staff through regular meetings, retreats, and evaluations.
• Design and implement social, educational, and spiritual programming to enhance residential life and promote student well-being.
• Collaborate with Student Life and campus partners to plan and execute programs aligned with institutional goals and the CSU mission.
• Support the coordination of summer housing operations, including camp hosting, furniture projects, and student staff training.
• Conduct regular inspections of residential facilities and ensure that maintenance concerns are reported and resolved in a timely manner.
• Coordinate room assignments, check-in/check-out processes, and housing records for new and returning students.
• Oversee administrative responsibilities such as scheduling staff coverage, managing reports (health/safety inspections, compliance, incident documentation), and ensuring policy adherence.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Campus Security to maintain safe and well-functioning residential environments.
• Participate in departmental committees and university initiatives as assigned.
• Serve in an on-call rotation, which includes evening, weekend, and holiday responsibilities (approximately one duty night per week and three weekends per semester).
• Manage routine, critical, and seasonal administrative tasks in alignment with university policies and Residence Life priorities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to advance the mission of Charleston Southern University and the Division of Student Engagement.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the job.

Benefits

• Room and board included in salary.
• Meal Plan is provided and to be used to facilitate community building with residents.

What This Job Offers

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