Coordinator for Learning Communities

Oakland University; Rochester, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University seeks a Coordinator for Learning Communities within Housing to develop and coordinate residential learning initiatives that support student engagement, academic success, and a sense of belonging on campus.

Working with faculty, campus partners, and Housing staff, this role creates and assesses programs and experiences that promote student learning, retention, and community participation, while providing guidance to student staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teams within the department, as well as campus partners across divisions.
• Background in working with students in a higher education residential setting.
• Experience with academic support, student success initiatives, or residential learning programs.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student staff members.
• Availability to work flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• The Coordinator for Learning Communities develops and coordinates residential learning initiatives that support student engagement, academic success, and community building.
• Through collaboration with faculty, campus partners, and Housing staff, this position creates and assesses programs and experiences that promote student learning, belonging, and retention while providing support for student staff and residential community participants.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Collaborative work

Student engagement

Supervising student staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band M

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position. Availability to work flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teams within the department, as well as campus partners across divisions.
• Background in working with students in a higher education residential setting.
• Experience with academic support, student success initiatives, or residential learning programs.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student staff members.
• Availability to work flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing assessment data to evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement of student learning initiatives.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

The Coordinator for Learning Communities develops and coordinates residential learning initiatives that support student engagement, academic success, and community building. Through collaboration with faculty, campus partners, and Housing staff, this position creates and assesses programs and experiences that promote student learning, belonging, and retention while providing support for student staff and residential community participants.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/16/2026

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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