Residence Life Coordinator

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Full Consideration Date:09/10/2025

Job Description:

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.

Qualifications: Master’s degree required. Summer 2025 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; and strong written and oral communication, administrative and organizational skills required. Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling or related field preferred. Student experience will be considered. Frequent evening and weekend work will be necessary.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Residence Life Coordinators are 12-month, full-time, live-in, professional staff members.

Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted by September 10, 2025 to be considered for this position. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

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Compensation and Benefits:

$45,000 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 116

Pay Basis: Salary

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

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