Coordinator, Student Staffing

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development

Inclusive community

Retirement plans

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Coordinator for Student Staffing to support RA recruitment and onboarding for Housing and Residential Life. You will manage undergraduate RA recruitment, hiring, and onboarding, coordinate sessions, maintain applicant records, and collaborate with campus partners to ensure successful student staffing operations.

Normal work days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an expectation of strong organization and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RA recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain records of applications, performance history, and rosters for undergraduate RA staff.
• Schedule meetings and manage RA-related events and logistics.
• Liaise with campus partners to support student staffing initiatives.

Skills

Student housing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in higher education administration or related field

Master's Degree Higher Education administration or related field

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Posting Number: 2027003

Location: San Marcos

Department: DHRL Administration

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $4,002.00 - $4166.67

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Higher Education administration or relatedfield.
• Excellent logistical thinking and creative problem-solvingskills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience with retention and student success programming.
• Experience managing large-scale staff recruitment and hiringprocesses.

Job Description

The Coordinator for Student Staffing will work to supportrecruitment efforts throughout the fall, spring, and summersemesters for Resident Assistants (RAs) within Housing andResidential Life. The primary role of this position is to providesupport to the Assistant Director for Staff Recruitment. Thecoordinator will be responsible for managing the undergraduaterecruitment, hiring, and re-hiring processes for new and returningcandidates. The Student Staffing Coordinator will assist indeveloping and implementing a comprehensive onboarding experiencefor RA staff, including RA Information Sessions and RAKickoff.

Job Duties

RA STAFF RECRUITMENT

• Assist with planning and coordinating the RA selection processwhich includes, marketing/advertising, communication, applicationprocess, interviews, offers/rejections, alternate RA, and RAKick-off.
• Assist with selection for each RA recruitment cycle (Fall,Spring, and Summer), including overseeing scheduling,communication, and logistics.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director for Staff Recruitment tomanage RA vacancies and candidate waitlists throughout academicyear.
• Assist the Assistant Director for Staff Recruitmentin thecreation of processes and initiatives related to RA selection.
• Maintain records of application, performance history, androster for all undergraduate RA staff.
• Manage background checks, student conduct checks, and GPAchecks for all current and incoming RAs.

ADMINISTRATION

• Schedule meetings, book rooms, and manage logistics such as A/Vneeds, catering, etc.
• Manage the scheduling, preparation, logistics, and facilitationof special events/programs and meetings.
• Oversee the uniform/t-shirt/name badge ordering, distribution,and inventory for RA staff.
• Submit requests for and maintain records of the following:background checks, student conduct checks, and GPA checks for allRAs.
• Manage and respond to internal and external emails through theto the Resident Assistant Email account in a timely manner, keepingconfidentiality as needed.

ONBOARDING & TRAINING

• Assist with creating presentations and facilitating trainingsessions for various levels of staff regarding staff recruitment,selection, and onboarding processes.
• Design, execute, and assess student staff training andonboarding initiatives.
• Assist with developing, disseminating, and training on RArecruitment procedures for the department of Housing andResidential Life.

DEPARTMENTAL AND DIVISIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

• Serve as a liaison with campus stakeholders within studentemployment and leadership opportunities within the Division ofStudent Success.
• Collaborate with a variety of campus partners including: theOffice of Admissions, the Career Center, Student Involvement andEngagement, and Student Health among others.
• Contribute to and actively participate in strategic planning,unit goal setting, data/assessment efforts, and determiningcommunity staffing priorities and initiatives.
• Other duties as requested or required, whether or notspecifically mentioned in this job description.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date: 09/14/2026

Job Close Date: 09/28/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58287

Application Information

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9830526 or call [phone] or visit our office at 601 University Dr.,J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.

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