RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 43,890 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Florida seeks a Residence Life Coordinator to foster a holistic student experience and oversee activities for residential students. Responsibilities include administering health inspections, recruiting staff, and supporting students through developmental programs. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and related experience. Crisis management and effective communication skills are essential. This role offers a salary range of $43,890 - $44,000, with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; work experience cannot substitute for education.
• Ability to manage multiple levels of professional and student staff.
• Experience with navigating academic environments and building relationships with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Foster a holistic student experience in residential life.
• Administer daily operations, health and safety inspections.
• Recruit and train Resident Assistants and Graduate Assistants.
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide themed housing.
• Address student conduct issues and crises.

Skills

Student Development Theory

Crisis response

Conflict resolution

Strategic planning

Program assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field

Job description

RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR (T234140)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Position Summary:

This position fosters an environment focused on a holistic student experience, academic learning and growth, and community development for all residential students at UAB. The oversight to effect this includes, but is not limited to, facilitation of a residential curriculum programming model, development of educational and engagement hall programs and initiatives, fostering a culture of student leadership development, and collaboration with the UAB academic Schools and Colleges, Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center, UAB Writing Center, Retention Initiatives, Student Involvement and Leadership, and other areas within and outside the Division of Student Affairs. While serving in an on‑call rotation, the Coordinator will be expected to respond in person when contacted.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Supports the execution of educational priorities and learning outcomes through strategy implementation and employs residential curriculum philosophy as a framework for student and staff development to facilitate intentional connections with residential students and stakeholders.
2. Provides daily administration, including oversight for the implementation of health and safety inspections, lobby desk coverage for security purposes, follow‑up on maintenance work orders, room changes, room consolidation, check‑in/out, and serves as liaison with cleaning and maintenance staff to oversee the general upkeep of the hall.
3. Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates Resident Assistants and Graduate Assistants. Provides staff training and development opportunities and coordinates work assignments and special projects.
4. Collaborates with relevant campus partners to provide academic and interest‑based housing; conducts assessments to ensure themed housing areas meet programmatic and learning objectives.
5. Serves as a Student Conduct Officer in collaboration with the office of Community Standards and Student Accountability; meets with students to review policy violations and/or inappropriate behavior, reinforces appropriate behaviors and expectations with residential students, and develops supportive, responsible, and civil community environments. Maintains effective communication with the office of Community Standards and Student Accountability to ensure adherence to adjudication procedures outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
6. Serves as first‑line crisis responder through on‑call rotation with other professional and graduate assistant staff. Follows up with residents through academic, personal, and social counseling/advising or appropriate and timely referrals to university support services; serves as a student advocate.
7. Works with the Student Housing and Residence Life’s international student population to support adjustments to campus life and connections with appropriate resources.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range:

$43,890 - $44,000

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Preferences:

• One year of progressive experience and working knowledge of Student Development Theory.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to navigate the academic environment and build relationships with faculty, staff morale, emergency management, and conflict resolution while maintaining efficiency in daily or routine tasks is critical.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in managing multiple levels of professional and student staff, strategic planning, program and outcomes assessment, crisis response, and developing and sustaining academic, interest, and faculty‑led learning communities.
• The ability to shift priorities quickly and make sound decisions with limited information is essential to succeed in this position.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.