Live-In Residential Life Coordinator - Community Leader

Valparaiso University; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stetson University seeks a Residential Life Coordinator to lead a vibrant on-campus community, supervising 10–15 student staff and ensuring safe, engaging living environments for 300–400 residents. The role includes budget responsibilities, housing operations, and collaboration with campus partners to advance equity and student development.

The position emphasizes responsive student care, disciplinary hearing duties, and on-call crisis response, with a commitment to inclusive, values-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in student personnel, higher education, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced leadership roles.
• Proven track record in housing/student services and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to residence halls for 300–400 students, with direct supervision of 10–15 staff.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate student staff and a Lead RA.
• Develop staff through 1:1s and weekly meetings; lead departmental initiatives.
• Manage budgets and monthly area reporting; support JEDI initiatives.
• Direct student care, conduct hearings, and partner with Dean of Students for HattersCare updates.
• Maintain occupancy, health/safety, and incident response; perform monthly building inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management

Conflict Resolution

Mediation

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in student personnel, higher education, or related field

Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, or related field

Tools

Maxient

Canvas LMS

Campus Labs - Engage

Housing Management System (Residence by Symplicity)

Job description

Stetson University seeks a Residential Life Coordinator to lead a vibrant on-campus community, supervising 10–15 student staff and ensuring safe, engaging living environments for 300–400 residents. The role includes budget responsibilities, housing operations, and collaboration with campus partners to advance equity and student development.

The position emphasizes responsive student care, disciplinary hearing duties, and on-call crisis response, with a commitment to inclusive, values-based