Residential Life Coordinator

Dillard University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) at Dillard University is responsible for fostering a supportive community environment within the residential complex that promotes academic achievement and student growth. This full-time, live-on position involves supervising Resident Assistants and Community Assistants, providing crisis response, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student learning and development through effective programming and policy enforcement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience in residence life or housing.
• Extensive experience in residential living.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of student development theory and philosophy.
• Proven program planning, organizational, administrative, supervisory, and budget management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis management and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Energy, commitment, flexibility, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enhance a supportive community environment in the residence area.
• Supervise student Resident Assistants and Community Assistants.
• Provide crisis response to individual students.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Manage and oversee the main desk operation.
• Maintain proper student informational records essential to the assignment of residents and operation of the hall and staff.
• Assist in administering room assignments, changes, and selection.
• Plan and direct programs for new students to assist in their integration into campus life.
• Conduct group conferences to discuss programs and policies related to residential living.
• Investigate reports of misconduct and attempt to resolve conflicts.
• Supervise and evaluate the atmosphere in the residence hall on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate the general administration and management of the residence hall.
• Conduct regular meetings with Resident Assistants and assist in their training.
• Develop and implement student development programming in the residence hall.
• Encourage students to maintain an atmosphere conducive to academic excellence.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a structured living environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with students and staff.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree