Coordinator, Living Learning Communities

Texas State University; San Marcos, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

TRS pension

Wellness program and family-friendly

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks a Coordinator for Living Learning Communities to support LLC recruitment, placement, and programming across residence halls. You will collaborate with academic units, faculty advisors, and student success services to create integrated living-learning experiences and manage campus-wide events.

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Living Learning Communities, the role emphasizes partnership with Housing and Residence Life, staff development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration or related field.
• 1 year of full-time work experience in student housing.

Responsibilities

• Support the complete process of a living-learning community cycle, including recruitment, placement, and first-year course registration.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Housing Assignments Coordinator to ensure accurate bed counts and LLC spaces.
• Advise the LLC Activities Board and all programmatic initiatives.
• Endorse and track student completion of the LLC medallion program.
• Coordinate individual co-curricular and community development experiences with each community’s faculty and staff team.
• Respond to emails and calls from residents, potential students, faculty, and staff regarding LLC options.

Skills

Student housing

Program development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration or related field

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Coordinator, Living Learning Communities

Posting/Functional Title Coordinator, Living Learning Communities

University Pay Plan Title

University Pay Plan Title Student Development Specialist II

Location

Location San Marcos

Department

Department DHRL Administration

Recruitment Type

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Funding Source

Funding Source Permanent

Monthly Salary

Monthly Salary $4002.00 - $4166.67

Job Category

Job Category Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration or related field
• 1 year of full-time work experience in student housing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Higher Education administration or related field.
• Previous student or professional experience in College/University setting with a background in Housing & Residential Life or related field.
• Excellent logistical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience with large-scale programming and student programming.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with retention and student success programming.

Job Description

The Coordinator for Living Learning Communities (LLCs) will work to support the unit and aid in the complete process of the living-learning recruitment cycle and placement. This role will also collaborate with academic units, faculty advisors, and student success services to provide a robust, integrated living-learning experience within the residence halls. The Coordinator for LLCs will manage campus-wide events and engagement opportunities for living-learning community and theme housing, in line with the student success and residential engagement model framework. Additionally, this position will support LLC outreach efforts through initiatives such as Bobcat preview days and various timeline communications and reminders. This position will report to the Assistant Director for Living Learning Communities in the Residential Experience unit within the Department of Housing and Residential Life at Texas State University.

Job Duties

LLC Recruitment and Management

• Support the complete process of a living-learning community cycle, including recruitment, placement, and first-year course registration.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and the Housing Assignments Coordinator to ensure accurate bed counts and LLC spaces.
• Advise the Living Learning Communities Activities Board and all programmatic initiatives.
• Endorse and track student completion of the living learning community medallion program.
• Collaborate with academic colleges and schools to achieve intended outcomes of the program and the university
• Coordinate individual co-curricular and community development experiences with each community’s faculty and staff team.

Community Engagement Initiatives

• Collaborate with in-community staff for in-person activities, systematic follow-up, and student support.
• Identify student needs and create strategic large-scale programs to engage LLC /TC students that provide a sense of mattering and belonging.
• Interpret student engagement data to evaluate community engagement initiatives from an operational and student experience perspective.
• Support the development of an on-campus returning student model as it relates to community engagement.

Unit Administration

• Respond to emails and calls from residents, potential students, faculty, and staff regarding living learning committee and theme housing options.
• Assess programs and initiatives to ensure the event optimally achieves goals and success indicators.
• Collaborate with Communications team for marketing and social media presence.
• Coordinate with department staff to align engagement data with persistence, academic, and development data.

Departmental and Divisional Partnerships

• Collaborate with Student Learning Assistance Center and LLC student leaders to promote supplemental instruction, tutoring, writing services, and other academic support to learning community students.
• Assist with student staff recruitment, developing training and ongoing development sessions for paraprofessional staff, professional staff, and faculty related to the LLCs.
• Collaborate with other Division of Student Success departments to support division and university-wide strategic priorities.
• Contribute to and actively participate in strategic planning, department goal setting, data/assessment efforts, and determining community staffing priorities and initiatives.
• Other duties as requested.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/14/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 09/27/2026

Open Until Filled No

Normal Work Days

Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM

Posting Notices

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, social work, counseling, psychology, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 1 year of full-time experience working in university housing, residence life, or student affairs?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have in university housing or student activities, student conduct, or student affairs area?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 2-3 years
  • 3+
• * How many years of experience do you have with program development and oversight, including large-scale campus programming?
  • Less than 1
  • 2 - 3 years
  • 4 or more years
• * How many years of experience do you have working in an environment of student support and retentions initiatives?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 2-3
  • 3+

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