Residence Life Coordinator

tamus; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Texarkana is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator to oversee a campus housing community, provide student development programming, and maintain safe, engaging living spaces in Texarkana, Texas. The role includes supervising student staff, coordinating housing operations, and partnering with campus departments to support student success.

Evening/weekend availability and live-on housing are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a positive residential community that promotes student involvement, personal development, and academic success.
• Design and implement educational and social initiatives using data to inform programming decisions.
• Maintain a visible, accessible presence and connect residents with campus resources.
• Recruit, train, supervise Resident Assistants and student employees.
• Direct day-to-day housing operations including move-in/move-out and room changes.
• Monitor safety, conduct, and crisis response as CSA.

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Residence Life Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Student Affairs BLV

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,416.66 monthly

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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.