Live-In Residential Life Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Health benefits

Free lunch Fridays

Job summary

The residential community coordinator position at Lindenwood University oversees two or more residence halls or non‑traditional housing locations and serves as a role model, facilitator, and essential staff member in Residential Life.

This is a year‑round, full‑time, live‑in role; primary residence in Lindenwood housing is a required term and condition of employment, with housing termination upon separation. Adhere to housing contracts and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, college personnel administration, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residence life preferred.
• Experience in programming, health and wellness, and/or student conduct preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates student employees
• Understands and manages student conflict
• Oversees the Residence Hall Association operations within the hall
• Fosters a community environment, encouraging students’ intellectual, social, and personal growth
• Serves as a member of the professional staff on‑call duty rotation
• Leads residential operations support in the summertime and as needed
• Manages maintenance and custodial needs for either a residential area or residence halls
• Assists in crisis intervention and serves as a resource or referral agent during the academic year, including breaks and holidays
• Maintains office hours to meet with residents
• Oversees the planning of events and programs led by residential staff
• Conducts health and wellness checks as needed
• Holds one‑on‑one monthly meetings with student employees
• Organizes and schedules work for community advisors and assistant area coordinators, including hall coverage
• Manages and approves student employee timesheets
• Conducts minor disciplinary meetings
• Participates in resident life administrative operations, committee assignments, and task forces

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Student development theory

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

StarRez

Workday

Qualtrics

Adobe Suite

Job description

The residential community coordinator position at Lindenwood University oversees two or more residence halls or non‑traditional housing locations and serves as a role model, facilitator, and essential staff member in Residential Life.

This is a year‑round, full‑time, live‑in role; primary residence in Lindenwood housing is a required term and condition of employment, with housing termination upon separation. Adhere to housing contracts and policies.