Residence Hall Coordinator

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

Position Title:

Residence Hall Coordinator

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Are you passionate about student success, leadership development, and building community? Iowa State University’s Department of Residence Life is seeking a passionate student affairs professional to join our team as a Residence Hall Coordinator. This is an opportunity to do more than manage a residence hall. It is a chance to help students navigate one of the most transformative periods of their lives while building a community where they can learn, connect, and succeed.

As a live-in leader, you will play a central role in creating a residential experience grounded in our KCE model: Knowledge, Connection, and Empowerment. Every day brings opportunities to mentor student leaders, support residents through challenges and successes, foster a strong sense of belonging, and help students develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive both at Iowa State and beyond.

This live-in position includes a furnished apartment, meal plan, laundry, and parking accommodations. Most importantly, it offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with students while contributing to a supportive campus environment.

If you are energized by student development, leadership education, community building, and helping students succeed, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with Iowa State University’s Residence Life team.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a college or university setting.
• Experience as a Resident Assistant (RA), Graduate Assistant (GA), or in a comparable student leadership role.
• Experience supervising staff or student employees, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience creating and facilitating student development initiatives aligned with the Knowledge, Connection, and Empowerment (KCE) framework, including student learning, engagement, leadership development, mentoring, or co-curricular programming.
• Experience with crisis response, conflict resolution, student conduct processes, and serving as a first-line responder to student incidents.

Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Residence is one of the largest non-academic departments at Iowa State University, employing more than 400 full-time, part-time, and student staff members. Through its residence life, facilities, business, marketing, conference, and technology teams, the department provides supportive living and learning communities that help students thrive, succeed academically, and fully engage in the Iowa State experience.

Department Unit/Website:
Home - Department of Residence

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is currently funded through June 30, 2027. Continued funding is anticipated, with the position eligible for renewal pending the availability of funding.

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications need to be submitted before November 23rd, 2026.

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS805

Original Posting Date:

November 11, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R20232

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.