Resident Coordinator

Bethel University • Mishawaka, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Coordinator (RC ) position provides a living and learning experience for the individual who desires to grow through building personal relationships with students, staff, and faculty members. The RC position offers hands-on leadership training and practical experience in the areas of interpersonal relating, counseling referral, confrontation, personal development, programming, and administrative responsibilities. The RC serves as a representative of the University and is expected to live out the Christian life with character and integrity alongside residents, faculty, staff, administration, and the surrounding community. Additionally, the RC may assist the Assoc. Director for Student Activities and Engagement or other Student Life initiatives as determined. The RC serves in a leadership position that holds certain expectations and requirements as described below. Individuals who are chosen to be an RC - and who accept this responsibility - are expected to commit wholeheartedly in each of these areas for the duration of the school year.

Requirements

• Applicants understand that the RC commitment extends for the duration of the 2025-2026 school year.
• Each RC will maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and must remain in good standing with the University regarding academic, social, and financial obligations.
• Failure to maintain these expectations may result in probation or dismissal from the position.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who have lived on Bethel's campus at least one semester before applying.

Responsibilities

• Live an authentic, consistent Christian life.
• Assist in preparing the living areas for resident occupancy.
• Attend all weekly team and individual meetings with the Resident Director.
• Attend all Residential Life in-service training and community times.
• Keep RD informed of major events/incidents involving residents and prepare necessary reports and records.
• Support the management of the team of RAs under the guidance of the RD (ex. on-call schedule, team meeting schedule, midweek small groups, event assistance, maintenance needs)
• Assist with hall meetings, dorm checks, emergency training and scheduling.
• Assist in conflict mediation and crisis intervention as necessary.
• Promptly carry out assignments, including check-in/checkout procedures, damage/maintenance reports, weekly reports of student concerns and interactions, and dispersion of general information.
• Lead 2-4 living area events per month (dorm events, support various University events, etc.).
• Support various University events (i.e. athletic, spiritual, social life, etc.)
• Ensure that students live according to the lifestyle expectations and guidelines of the University.
• Be familiar with the services of various support offices so that referrals can be made when necessary.
• Serve as a liaison between students and other departments on campus.
• Be available to carry out the above functions, including "on-call" hours.
• Support various aspects of Student Activities and Engagement.
• Assist in orienting students to the living area and to the campus.
• Maintain a consistent presence in the living area; RCs are limited to two weekends (4 overnights) away from campus/semester.
• Be intentional in forming relationships with residents.
• Model responsible behavior both on and off campus.
• RCs should not be present in situations where University policies are violated.
• Know and communicate effectively the philosophy underlying the Community Life Covenant and the Residential Hall guidelines.
• Provide opportunities for students to build community relationships.

Benefits

• Provided all duties are successfully carried out, RCs receive compensation equal to the cost of the standard student housing rate. This will be dispersed bi-weekly over 9 pay periods.
• In order to perform this residential role, the RC also receives the benefit of housing and 5 meals a week in campus dining.
• RCs receive Christmas Break and Spring Break off, a portion of Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Easter Break off, as well as two weekends (or 4 nights) away from campus per semester.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees