Residence Life Coordinator

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive vacation plans

Health insurance

Fee waiver education program

Membership in California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

15 paid holidays per year

Job summary

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt is looking for a full-time Residence Life Coordinator. The role involves overseeing student staff, managing housing initiatives, and advocating for student and community social justice. The position provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in student services and must be capable of providing effective leadership in a diverse campus environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in a student services program area.
• Master's degree may substitute one year of experience.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student staff and develop community initiatives.
• Conduct student staff evaluations and training.
• Respond to emergencies and crisis situations.

Skills

Student services program practices

Organizational and program management

Intercultural communication

Computer proficiency

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field

Job description

Residence Life Coordinator

Job No: 555047 | Location: Northern California: Humboldt | Type: Full Time, Probationary, Staff.

Salary Range: $5,083 – $7,228 per month. Anticipated Hiring Salary: $5,083 per month.

Benefits: Comprehensive vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, pre‑tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 15 paid holidays per year. For full details see: https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits

Position Summary

Professional, full‑time, live‑in residence life coordinator responsible for student, community, and social justice advocacy within the residence halls. Oversight of 8–21 student leaders, including a Student Assistant, and management of learning communities in the Housing & Residence Life areas. Coordinates housing initiatives that foster curricular and co‑curricular engagement among students living on campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Staff Supervision and Community Development (40%)
  • Hire and train Resident Advisors (RA) and Lead Resident Advisor
  • Plan and organize ongoing staff training
  • Conduct bi‑annual student staff evaluations
  • Create and oversee duty schedule
  • Monitor job performance through weekly meetings
  • Implement housing community development model in your area
  • Program tracking and assessment
  • Maintain budgets for staff and area councils
  • Maintain a strong and visible community presence in respective areas
  • Support the mission and goals of Residence Life
  • Collaborate with campus partners to provide educational and community development programming in the halls
• Community Action Conference (20%)
  • Review and explain Housing and University policy
  • Review incident reports
  • Hold Community Action Conference promptly to determine responsibility in an incident and issue a finding
  • Complete documentation regarding Conference findings (letters, database, etc.)
  • Mediate high‑level roommate conflicts
• Professional Staff Team Member (10%)
  • Attend weekly Residence Life Team meetings, monthly Department meetings, and other meetings as needed
  • Develop, implement, and participate in professional development training
  • Serve on department committees as needed
  • Represent Housing & Residence Life on university‑wide committees
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor for new team members
• Duty and Crisis Response (5%)
  • Respond to emergencies and other crises, which may require driving to remote locations
  • Serve as initial point of contact for emergency personnel
  • On‑call duty rotation
  • Provide regular updates regarding incidents while on duty
• Resident Advocate (5%)
  • Facilitate problem‑solving meetings among residents
  • Act as a resource and provide referrals as needed
  • Provide academic advising and assistance
• Advise Student Groups (5%)
  • Advise area council(s)
  • Attend council meetings
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to volunteer student staff
  • Meet regularly with council president and/or executive board
• Oversee Facilities (5%)
  • Work with custodial, grounds, and maintenance staff to ensure safe and clean living area
  • Meet with custodial, grounds, and maintenance staff as needed
  • Follow‑up on building damage issues as appropriate
• Administrative (5%)
  • Complete weekly and annual reports
  • Assist with professional staff hiring process
  • Complete and submit all necessary budgetary paperwork
  • Other tasks as assigned
• Other Duties (as assigned) (5%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of student services program practices and procedures
• General knowledge of organizational and program management, research and interview techniques, principles of individual and group behavior
• Solid administrative and organizational skills; effective interpersonal and intercultural communication skills; computer proficiency
• Interpret and apply program rules and regulations; use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments; obtain factual information through interviews; reason logically; collect, compile, analyze data and make presentations; advise students individually and in groups; recognize multicultural, multi‑sexed and multi‑aged value systems; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with faculty, administrators, student organizations, agencies; rapidly acquire general knowledge of university functions; make decisions with cross‑program implications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in a behavioral science, public or business administration, or related field. Specialized experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
2. Experience: Two years of professional experience in a student services program area or related field; master's degree may substitute one year of experience.
3. Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, or related field.
2. Experience working with on‑campus housing and advising special interest groups (non‑traditional, cultural, LGBTQIA, etc.).
3. Ability to speak Spanish.

EEO Statement

Cal Poly Humboldt promotes a workplace of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics. Hiring decisions are made purely on the basis of qualification, merit, and institutional fit. The institution encourages applicants from all backgrounds, especially those who support diversity and inclusion. All applicable federal, state, and local laws are respected.