Residence Life Coordinator

Colorado School of Mines; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑campus housing

Meal plan

Flexible health and dental care

13 paid holidays per year

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

RTD Ecopass

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado seeks a Residence Life Coordinator to oversee a residential community of 300-500 students and 10-30 student staff, reporting to the Assistant Director of Residence Life. The RLC creates a positive living-learning environment and coordinates Resident Learning Model activities.

This 12-month live-in role includes flexible scheduling to support on-call rotations, evenings, and breaks, with on-campus housing and a 2-bedroom apartment provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in higher education or related field completed by start of employment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in residence life, housing, student development, or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive residential experience promoting learning and retention via the Resident Learning Model.
• Supervise 10–30 student staff (Resident Advisors, Desk Director, Desk Assistants) and support a student leadership council.
• Respond to student concerns, crises, and emergencies and collaborate with campus partners as needed.
• Coordinate facilities-related tasks and desk operations, including access control, packages, and customer service.
• Participate in committee work, staff training, and professional development.

Skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs

Job description

Engineering a world of possibilities The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is responsible for the student experience within a residential community which consists of 300-500 students and supervises (both directly and indirectly) 10 - 30 student staff members. The RLC serves on the professional staff team for the Department of Residence Life (“the Department”) and reports to an Assistant Director of Residence Life. Responsibilities include understanding and stewardship of residents, staff, and physical facilities of their assigned area. The RLC must possess excellent decision‑making, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Why you’ll love this job

First, housing is provided! Get immersed in our dynamic Oredigger vibes, living on campus in a 2‑bedroom apartment provided by Mines. While there are some limitations, we are excited to welcome your family and pets to reside with you on campus, too. We’ll also provide a meal plan for on‑campus dining options. Beyond living on our beautiful campus in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, you’ll be part of a fantastic team of Residence Life professionals and interact every day with our incredible STEM students. RLCs truly make a difference in the day‑to‑day lives of our students. You’ll also gain valuable training and experience to keep you moving forward in your student‑focused career.

What to know about Residence Life at Mines

The Office of Residence Life is a fast‑paced, student‑centered, collaborative environment. We are an office of 19 professionals and 100+ student staff, who work hard to make Residence Life and the Mines campus a positive community for all students and for each other. We take our jobs very seriously, but don’t take ourselves too seriously. A sense of humor and the ability to be adaptable are important for this role. No single day looks the same, and often our carefully curated schedules get thrown out the window. But our work is important to the learning and growth of our students, and we must be adaptable to their needs.

To learn more about our team, please visit https://www.mines.edu/residence-life/team.

This 12‑month live‑in position requires flexible scheduling designed to accommodate participation in the on‑call rotation throughout the year and during weekdays, weekends, and holidays, including fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break.

Primary Responsibilities

• Resident Learning Create a positive residential experience that promotes learning and retention of students through the facilitation of the Resident Learning Model (RLM). Develop connections with residents through daily informal interactions, scheduled meetings, and attending events and programs. Oversee assigned residence hall or apartment community programming initiatives including, but not limited to respect, inclusion, community, learning, and responsibility. OverseeSignature Learning Communitieswithin assigned community and allsubsequentstudent programming, liaising between the academicfaculty, andappropriate branding, and assessment.
• Staffing, Supervision & Advising Supervise a student staff of 10-30 (i.e., Resident Advisors, Desk Director, and Desk Assistants). Serve as the (co)advisor to a Community Council (elected student leaders who advocate and provide programming for their residence hall community) as well as support the Campus Living Student Association (CLSA). Assistwith department‑wide efforts to recruit, select, and train student and full‑time staff.
• Student Care and Support Promote a safe and secure living environment, respond to student concerns, crises, and emergencies as they arise, and work collaboratively with various campus and community partners on education and response to emergencies or crimes. Follow‑upon residents of concern, emergency, interpersonal conflict, and crisis situations that pertain to residents. Serve as the on‑call professional staff on campus in the on‑call rotation for the Department. Serve as a student conduct officer for minor and mid‑level conduct issues, under supervision of Dean of Students Office and Associate Director of Residence Life.
• Operations Collaborate with facilities management and custodial services to ensure the maintenance of residential community through regular, intentional communication and building assessment. Oversee desk operations of assigned community, including key/access management, issuing packages and mail, setting expectations, and providing excellent customer service.
• Additional Duties Duties will include up to 15% of overall work and can change as deemed necessary by the Associate Director of Residence Life. Possible collateral duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Participate in department level committees, initiatives, and task forces including staff recruitment/selection, training and development, staff evaluations, etc. Serve on Campus Wide Committees and initiatives. Co‑advise the Campus Living Student Association (CLSA). Professional development that contributes to your daily work and the department is supported and encouraged.

Minimum Education and Experience

A master’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution of higher education and experience working in an educational or community development environment.

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A master’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution of higher education in student affairs administration or a related field.

Degree must be completed by start of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required for Success Commitment to ongoing learning and development of self and others. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work collaboratively with individuals with different skills, values, and lived experiences. Outstanding administrative, planning, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with college students in an educational setting as a paraprofessional or professional. Experience working with college students in residential setting. Experience supervising. Knowledge of student development theory. Experience using online platforms such as Maxient, eRezLife, StarRez, and/or Banner.

Salary and Benefits

$56,485 - $57,568 annual salary

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week‑long winter break for entire campus
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

This position also provides on‑campus housing and a meal plan.

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.

We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.

Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 303.273.3250 for assistance. Successful completion of a background investigation may be required for this position.

Why choose Mines?

Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small‑town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. An arid climate and an average 300 days of sunshine per year make the area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience. Come explore the possibilities!

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We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. The University of Colorado is a leading research institution recognized for its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

We are pleased that you have interest in exploring career opportunities at Mines. We are pleased that you have interest in exploring career opportunities at Mines. Founded in 1874, Mines has an international reputation for excellence in engineering and applied sciences.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission‑driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience? Look to Mines.