Community Coordinator

Northeastern University London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Northeastern University London is seeking a Community Coordinator to cultivate vibrant residential communities for 45–50 students, leading engagement and wellbeing initiatives within halls. The role requires on-site presence, evening and weekend shifts, and active collaboration with campus teams to ensure a safe, inclusive student experience.

Responsibilities include crisis response, monthly community meetings, and ongoing program development within the residential curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional or vocational experience in a relevant field such as Higher Education, International Education, Student Development, or Youth Working.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain vibrant residential communities through intentional relationship building and programming.
• Develop independent educational engagements (events) addressing students’ personal and intellectual growth.
• Maintain visible presence with 1–2 evening shifts per week and approximately 1 weekend shift per month (on call).
• Facilitate monthly community meetings and coordinate with university colleagues for seamless support.
• Respond to student emergencies as primary on-call staff and provide interventions.
• Conduct semesterly community assessments and document incidents and engagement tracking.

Skills

Community development

Relationship-building

Crisis management

Event planning

Communication skills

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Community Coordinator (CC) serves as a community developer and student experience owner for residential students at Northeastern University London. This role requires a proactive professional who takes initiative in building vibrant residential communities, addressing student needs holistically and collaborating across student facing functions to create integrated support systems.

CCs are responsible for fostering strong residential communities of approximately 45-50 students through intentional relationship-building, strategic programming aligned with a co‑curricular framework, and responsive problem solving. This position requires significant evening and weekend presence in the residence halls to create both formal and informal touchpoints with students, ensuring residential spaces act as true centers for student life and belonging. CCs are expected to navigate ambiguity, make sound judgements, and proactively address issues before they escalates.

All Community Coordinators are expected to participate in an on‑call duty rotation which requires the individual to work untraditional hours, including evening, overnight, weekends, bank holidays and break periods, etc. To support co‑curricular programming and manage escalated student emergencies.

Due to the live‑in requirements of the Community Coordinator role, it is required that the on‑campus accommodation provided must be the individuals primary residence and that the person must maintain a high visibility within their residential areas of responsibility.

While accommodation is provided, it is not fixed and there is possibility of room type, or allocation changing to meet institutional and business needs.

This role operates across a range of shift patterns to fulfil on‑call and community presence responsibilities. The CC work pattern includes a mix of on‑call coverage (weekdays, 5pm-9am; weekends 9am-9pm or 9pm-9am), daytime presence (9am-5pm), and evening presence (1pm-9pm). Staff schedules are coordinated as a team to ensure maximum visibility and student engagement within the residence halls. Candidates should be prepared to work flexibly across these patterns as part of their regular duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Community Engagement

Build and maintain vibrant residential communities within the halls through intentional relationship building, inclusive programming and proactive outreach.

Develop and implement independent educational engagements (events) that address students’ personal and intellectual growth. Working with peers to implement wider or large‑scale community initiatives.

Maintain consistent and visible presence in the residence halls through 1-2 scheduled evening shifts per week and approximately 1 weekend shift per month (on call), with increased outreach during critical times of the academic year.

Facilitate monthly community meetings to deliver essential updates and strengthen peer connections within assigned student groups.

Actively collaborate with colleagues across the university to provide a seamless support network for students. Promoting and facilitating student participation in existing campus events and external London based opportunities.

Student Development

Conduct monthly one‑on‑one conversations with all assigned students.

Holistically support NU London students’ experiences within the residence halls, and across their academic and experiential opportunities. Taking independent initiatives in identifying and addressing issues affecting students’ wellbeing and experience.

Cultivate student leadership skills and provide differentiated support by identifying residents interested in community development, providing structured mentorship and feedback, and collaborating with them in planning and executing community events.

Design and implement outcome‑driven programming (events) aligned with the residential curriculum that fosters community and student learning.

Crisis Management

Serve as primary on‑call staff within 24/7 rotation, responding to student emergencies and crisis situations, providing immediate support and intervention as needed.

Maintain proactive presence while on call through regular community rounds, student check‑ins, touchpoints with site staff and event monitoring to identify emerging concerns and community trends before they escalates.

Evaluate and assess student behaviors and community trends and provide appropriate interventions.

Assessment and Documentation

Conduct semesterly community assessments to evaluate residential community health, identify engagement gaps, and develop informed action plans to strengthen belonging and community among students.

Maintain comprehensive documentation including timely submissions of incident reports, student interaction notes, engagement tracking etc. through institutional platforms, ensuring accurate record keeping that supports seamless care coordination and compliance.

Other

Proactively attend one‑on‑one meetings with line managers, team meetings, and departmental meetings to stay apprised of departmental and institutional updates.

Foster a positive work environment with a good team spirit, including the wider support teams, with student experience at the forefront of all efforts.

Actively contribute to a designated departmental functional area, supporting continuous development and ongoing growth of the wider residence life team.

Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support and develop both Residence Services and University initiatives.

To undertake this role, the following should apply – should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferable skills would assist you undertaking the role.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional or vocational experience in a relevant field such as Higher Education, International Education, Student Development, or Youth Working [E]

Demonstrated ability to build community and foster belonging among diverse groups in residential, educational, or youth development settings. [E]

Proven capacity for independent initiative and ownership, including identifying problems, designing solutions, and implementing responses. [D]

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with students from different backgrounds. [E]

Experience with crisis response management, mediation, and conflict resolution [D]

Flexibility and demonstrated ability to excel in fast‑paced environments, navigate ambiguity, and take actions that satisfy diverse interests and stakeholder needs [E] Experience being part of a diverse team, working with different personalities, and the ability to communicate effectively across different teams. [E] Proven ability to demonstrate sound judgement and take actions that satisfy a wide range of interests whilst achieving programmatic goals. [D] Experience of event planning and delivery in line with specific written outcomes [D] Proven ability to balance professional relationships with students and staff when living and working in proximity [D] Considerable experience appropriately handling sensitive information in line with GDPR and FERPA regulations [D] Prior experience with a live‑in role and/or understanding of the challenges of living among the student body and/or staff you work with. [D]

Position Type

Student Services

Salary Range

Up to £26,734

Additional Information

About the University

Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award‑winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.

Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4,000 students by 2028/29.

Choose NU London

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:

25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).

Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.

Support with private medical insurance.

24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.

Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.

For staff’s own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).

Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority.

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