Learning Communities Coordinator - Elevate Student Success

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

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.