Live-In Residence Life Leader

Go VCE; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Bland College is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) to manage residential programs and staff, ensuring a supportive environment for student success. The RLC reports to the Director of Student Life and works evenings and weekends, joining a 24-hour on-call rotation to handle crises and foster community engagement.

The role emphasizes safety, learning, inclusive communities, and student development, with opportunities to mentor resident assistants and coordinate housing activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience planning events and coordinating programs.
• Knowledge of crisis management, response, and reporting best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in person and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise student staff (RAs and DAs) and advise student leaders.
• Work evenings and weekends and participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Foster a residential environment that supports academic success and community engagement.
• Develop engagement plans and assess learning objectives related to housing and student life.

Skills

Outlook/Teams/Excel/Word

Canva

Event planning

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Related Field

Tools

Canva

Job description

Richard Bland College is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) to manage residential programs and staff, ensuring a supportive environment for student success. The RLC reports to the Director of Student Life and works evenings and weekends, joining a 24-hour on-call rotation to handle crises and foster community engagement.

The role emphasizes safety, learning, inclusive communities, and student development, with opportunities to mentor resident assistants and coordinate housing activities