Live-In Residence Hall Coordinator: Lead Student Leaders

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished apartment

Meal plan

Laundry facilities

Parking accommodations

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Residence Life department seeks a Residence Hall Coordinator to lead a hall, mentor undergraduate staff, and foster a sense of belonging while supporting student success.

Live-in role with furnished apartment and meal plan; you will implement the KCE (Knowledge, Connection, Empowerment) framework, coordinate housing operations, and collaborate with campus partners to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Experience in student leadership roles.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Ability to mentor student leaders.
• Knowledge of crisis response and student conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a residence hall community.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop undergraduate Community Advisor staff.
• Support students through academic, personal, and community-related concerns.
• Design and implement educational, leadership, and community engagement initiatives.
• Administer residence hall and university policies, including student conduct processes.
• Collaborate with Learning Communities, faculty, and campus partners to enhance the student experience.
• Coordinate key housing operations, including hall openings, closings, occupancy, and break periods.
• Partner with dining, facilities, maintenance, and custodial teams to support residential operations.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and contribute to departmental goals and initiatives.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to student and facility emergencies.

Skills

Leadership experience

RA/GA experience

Staff supervision

Crisis response

Student development

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Iowa State University’s Residence Life department seeks a Residence Hall Coordinator to lead a hall, mentor undergraduate staff, and foster a sense of belonging while supporting student success.

Live-in role with furnished apartment and meal plan; you will implement the KCE (Knowledge, Connection, Empowerment) framework, coordinate housing operations, and collaborate with campus partners to enhance student learning.