Residence Hall Coordinator

Lake Superior State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a compassionate and engaging Residence Hall Coordinator to support upperclass students and those in Living Learning Communities. This full-time role involves supervising student staff, crisis intervention, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential life, effective communication skills, and the ability to motivate and lead a team. With housing and food provided as part of the compensation, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student lives while fostering a supportive community on campus.

Benefits

Housing Provided

Food Provided

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year in residential life and student affairs.
• Leadership and crisis intervention training required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Resident Assistants and support student staff.
• On-call crisis intervention and student interaction.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Leadership

Program Development

Effective Communication

Microsoft Office

Social Media Familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Residence Hall Coordinator

VP Area: Student Affairs

Department: Housing

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) for Upperclass and LLC is an empathetic, engaging, and personable individual who supports on-campus upperclass students and those living in Living Learning Communities (LLC). A member of the on-call rotation, the successful candidate is able to build relationships and support students holistically. The RHC is a key player in ensuring the safety and well-being of students living on-campus and is involved in upholding community standards through the conduct process. The RHC will supervise and have the support of 7-10 Resident Assistant student staff, whom they will collaborate with to have engaging and consistent programming.

Responsibilities:

1. General and collaborative responsibilities for student staff supervision.
2. Student interaction and office hours.
3. On-call crisis intervention.
4. Opening and closing of residence halls.
5. Assessment and research.

The Residence Hall Coordinator is a full-time, twelve-month, administrative professional position and is under the supervision of the Director of University Housing & Residence Life. This position requires the candidate to live on campus, with housing and food provided as part of compensation.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of one (1) year prior experience in residential life and student affairs required.
2. Demonstrated leadership, crisis intervention training, program development skills, and committee involvement.
3. Ability to work within a team, motivate others, and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
4. Possess effective communication skills (written and verbal), organizational skills, and human relation skills.
5. Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
6. Familiarity with social media platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or Higher Education Administration, or other related field.
2. Understanding of student development theory, today’s college student, and the ability to work successfully in a university environment.
3. Previous supervisory experience, experience serving LLCs, and a demonstrated understanding of issues facing undergraduate students.
4. Experience developing residence hall communities, providing educational and personal support for students through programming, responding to student concerns and behaviors, advising student groups, facility and administrative management, and participation in department initiatives and campus life.
5. Experience participating on committees and/or working groups.
6. Experience reporting and following up on maintenance, safety, and security concerns of building facilities.

Physical Demands:

Adequate physical fitness to be able to sit and concentrate for long periods of time; use of fine motor skills to operate a computer; ability to see, hear, and speak with or without the use of aids to perform normal office tasks; use of gross motor skills to perform supervisory and organizational duties; full use of arms, hands, legs, and feet to allow completion of housing inspections on a timely basis.

Work Hours:

M-F

Special Instructions to Applicants: