Residence Life Coordinator

Charleston Southern University; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board included

Job summary

Charleston Southern University is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator to support the on-campus residential community. The role involves supervising student staff, overseeing housing facilities, and coordinating programs that foster academic, spiritual, and social growth.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities. A faith-integrated leadership approach is valued, with an emphasis on collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong Christian leadership and spiritual development.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of Residence Life operations, including daily management of university housing facilities, occupancy, and residential programs.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Manage crisis response and after-hours student support with Director of Residence Life for Student Engagement.
• Design and implement programming to enhance residential life and student well-being.
• Coordinate room assignments, housing records, and health/safety reporting; ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Director for Residence Life, the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is an integral part of the on-campus experience for residential students. The RLC is responsible for the general development, administration and supervision of student staff and residents in the residential community. On-campus living is a requirement of this position, and salary includes room and board.

Work Performed

Residence Life Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic oversight of all Residence Life operations, including daily management of university housing facilities, occupancy, and residential programs.
• Manage crisis response and serve as a key leader in coordinating emergency and after-hours student support in collaboration with the Director of Residence Life for Student Engagement.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director for Residence Life and other university administrators regarding student concerns, incidents, and property matters.
• Exercise sound judgment in addressing resident compliance with university policies and community standards consistent with the mission and values of Charleston Southern University.
• Residence Life Coordinators will support the office of Student Conduct with room violations and other minor offenses within their designated residence halls.

Student Support & Community Development

• Engage with individual students to address personal, social, or academic concerns, offering guidance, mediation, and referral to campus resources as appropriate.
• Cultivate a supportive residential environment that encourages academic success, spiritual growth, and meaningful community connections.
• Facilitate positive interpersonal relationships among residents through intentional programming, conflict resolution, and community engagement efforts. Meal Plan is provided and to be used to facilitate community building with residents

Staff Supervision & Training

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of Resident Assistants (RAs), fostering a cohesive, professional, and ministry-minded team culture.
• Provide ongoing professional development and faith-integrated leadership training for Residence Life staff throughout the academic year.
• Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and accountability among Residence Life staff through regular meetings, retreats, and evaluations.

Programming & Student Engagement

• Design and implement social, educational, and spiritual programming to enhance residential life and promote student well-being.
• Collaborate with Student Life and campus partners to plan and execute programs aligned with institutional goals and the CSU mission.
• Support the coordination of summer housing operations, including camp hosting, furniture projects, and student staff training.

Facilities Management & Administration

• Conduct regular inspections of residential facilities and ensure that maintenance concerns are reported and resolved in a timely manner.
• Coordinate room assignments, check-in/check-out processes, and housing records for new and returning students.
• Oversee administrative responsibilities such as scheduling staff coverage, managing reports (health/safety inspections, compliance, incident documentation), and ensuring policy adherence.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Campus Security to maintain safe and well-functioning residential environments.

Professional Expectations

• Participate in departmental committees and university initiatives as assigned.
• Serve in an on-call rotation, which includes evening, weekend, and holiday responsibilities (approximately one duty night per week and three weekends per semester).
• Manage routine, critical, and seasonal administrative tasks in alignment with university policies and Residence Life priorities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to advance the mission of Charleston Southern University and the Division of Student Engagement.

Perform other related duties incidental to the job.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution (Master’s preferred).

Christian leadership and spiritual development. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Knowledge of general office procedures. Working knowledge of database software and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Collaborative, flexible, innovative. Ability to successfully work within a team. Assisting and Caring for Others. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate with others. Self-starter who can make decisions and solve problems.

Charleston Southern University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community that reflects our values and mission.

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco‑free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the university is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and university-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the university may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The university has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University’s religious tenets and core values.

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, criminal background check and reference check. Applicants who will drive for the University will be required to complete a background check on their driving record.

This position will remain open until filled.