Live-In Residence Hall Coordinator

University of New Haven; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare programs

Wellness & fitness facilities

Tuition assistance for employees and 


Employee discounts

Generous paid time off & holidays

Job summary

The University of New Haven is seeking an Area Coordinator to oversee a residential community of 350-450 students, supervising RAs and a Residence Hall Director. This live-in role focuses on programming, safety, and student support.

You will implement a comprehensive housing program, coordinate openings/closings, manage billing with Facilities, and strengthen equity and inclusion across housing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of professional residential experience preferred.
• Proficiency with THD housing management software and Maxient conduct management software preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a residential community and supervise, train, and evaluate student Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Be a live-in presence for 350-450 residents within your assigned residential community, working day, weekend, evening hours and university holidays.
• Supervise graduate level Residence Hall Director.
• Design, implement and assess a residential programming strategy that supports retaining students at the University as well as in housing. Programs include mentoring, social and educational programs, orientation programs, summer camps and conferences.
• Oversee the maintenance work order process as well as the damage billing process while working collaboratively with Facilities to address area needs and issues.
• Coordinate operational aspects of residence hall openings and closings; health and safety inspection process, schedule fire drills and room inventory process for areas of supervision.
• Serve as a resource for students seeking support and a referral agent to other resources on campus regarding academic, personal, or mental-health concerns
• Conduct disciplinary counseling and hearings for violations of University rules and regulations.
• Engages in opportunities to increase own capacity for equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages cultural competency among students
• Participate in departmental, divisional and institutional committees as assigned

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Equity & inclusion mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

THD housing software

Maxient

Job description

The University of New Haven is seeking an Area Coordinator to oversee a residential community of 350-450 students, supervising RAs and a Residence Hall Director. This live-in role focuses on programming, safety, and student support.

You will implement a comprehensive housing program, coordinate openings/closings, manage billing with Facilities, and strengthen equity and inclusion across housing activities.