Residence Life Coordinator

Texas A&M University - Texarkana; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Texarkana is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator to oversee housing operations, develop student programming, and ensure a safe, engaging on-campus community. The role emphasizes student development, staff supervision, and collaboration with campus partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience, with evening/weekend availability and live-on housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group educational opportunities and maintain safe, orderly residential facilities.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants and student staff; manage performance expectations.
• Direct day-to-day housing operations including occupancy transitions and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

StarRez

Banner

Maxient

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job TitleResidence Life Coordinator Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department Student Affairs BLV Proposed Minimum Salary$3,416.66 monthly Job LocationTexarkana, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Responsible for providing individual and group educational and developmental opportunities; maintaining residential facilities that are clean, safe and in order; managing operations to include planning, fiscal matters, and personnel relations. Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) for Clery reporting purposes. Salary information: The expected salary for this position is $41,000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Community Development & Student Support Cultivate a positive and engaging residential community that promotes student involvement, personal development, and academic success within the assigned area.
• Design and implement educational and social initiatives aligned with the residential curriculum, utilizing assessment data and community trends to inform programming decisions and improve engagement outcomes.
• Maintain a visible and accessible presence within the residence hall, proactively engaging students, addressing concerns, and connecting residents with appropriate campus resources.

Supervision & Staff Development

• Assist with recruiting, training, supervising and evaluating Resident Assistants and assigned student employees, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Participate in ongoing staff development through regular meetings, structured training initiatives, and performance feedback to ensure effective community leadership.
• Coordinate duty coverage and response protocols to ensure consistent supervision and appropriate support within the residential community.

Residential Operations & Administration

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the assigned residential area, including occupancy transitions, check-ins, check-outs, and community readiness processes in alignment with departmental procedures.
• Manage accurate administrative documentation and analyze community-level data related to occupancy, incidents, and engagement trends to inform operational adjustments.
• Support large-scale departmental initiatives such as move-in, move-out, room changes, summer housing, and camps and conferences to ensure coordinated and efficient execution.
• Maintain proficiency in departmental and university systems used to manage housing operations, student records, conduct documentation, and reporting functions (e.g., StarRez, Banner, Maxient, Microsoft Office, and other applicable financial databases).

Facilities & Community Standards

• Monitor building conditions and coordinate maintenance, custodial, and safety concerns with campus partners to ensure a clean, functional, and well-maintained residential environment.
• Conduct routine health, safety, and risk management inspections, educating residents on community standards and emergency procedures.

Student Conduct, & Crisis Response

• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to student crises, behavioral concerns, and emergencies, providing appropriate support and follow-up.
• Address student conduct matters at the community level using educational interventions, documenting incidents and referring cases when appropriate.

Department, Division, & Professional Commitments

• Collaborate with campus partners and university departments to strengthen student support networks and represent the residential community in cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
• Contribute to departmental planning and assessment efforts by providing community-level insights and participating in operational improvement initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with university/college housing (i.e., lived in, resident assistant, graduate assistant, etc.)
• Master's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling, or a related area.
• Prior residence life professional experience.
• Experience in staff supervision, administration of residence hall operations, and facilitating student development programming activities.
• Experience working effectively with various student populations.

Other Requirements

• Position requires evening and weekend availability as operational needs dictate.
• Live-on position requiring primary residence in assigned on-campus housing and participation in the university meal plan (provided).

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL

• This position generally supervises personnel, such as student workers/part-time employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse; Employee and Children; Employee and Family coverage. Dental & Vision Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account Tuition Benefits.

Tuition Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
• 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning Employee Assistance Program On Campus Wellness Opportunities.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.