Residence Life Coordinator for Student Development (Residence Life Specialist), Residence Life

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator for Student Development (RLC-SD) to oversee programs and initiatives related to the residential student experience on campus and in university-owned properties. This role enforces residential policies, manages crisis response, and supports students across campus.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a related field, experience in student services, and supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Experience in student services, higher education, or related field.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Crisis management and conduct experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes engagement and belonging among residents and staff.
• Promotes a community living experience through the Residential Curriculum.
• Manages hall operations and crisis response, supports Residence Life mission.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of live-in student staff and assists with training/evaluation.
• Assists with housing applications, housing assignments, and hall councils.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree in higher education student affairs or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Payroll systems

Residence hall management systems

Job description

Department

RESIDENCE LIFE (BA-RESI-IUBLA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) Bloomington is a public ResearchInstitution with a total enrollment of 45,328 students and some ofthe top academic programs in a range of disciplines. With Big 10sports, more than 700 student organizations, a vibrant artistcommunity, and plenty of other opportunities for involvement, IU isa campus full of energy and life.

Residence Life is a strategic campus partner in the Involvement andBelonging area of the Office of Student Life. We houseapproximately 13,000 predominately first year students in 14traditional residence halls and 6 unfurnished apartmentcommunities. In addition to our traditional floors, we have 21Living Learning Centers and Thematic Communities.

Job Summary

The Residence Life Coordinator for Student Development (RLC-SD) isresponsible for programs and initiatives related to the residentialstudent experience on campus and in university-owned properties.Initiatives are focused on developing a student community that iswelcoming all academic areas, socially stimulating, and ensuresstudent well-being and safety. This role enforces residentialpolicies and procedures, manages, and provides crisis response, andserves in a supportive capacity for all students.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Promotes a sense of engagement and belonging with residents andstaff.
• Promotes a community living experience through theimplementation of the Residential Curriculum that cultivatesproductive and well-rounded citizens through intentionalexperiences as they learn, engage, and grow during their time oncampus.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues in managing theoperations of the residence hall, supporting the Office ofResidence Life's mission, and promoting the values of theorganization that include building a safe, inclusive environmentthrough leadership, supervision, and crisis management.

General Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a positive residential community thatsupports and enhances the educational mission of the universitythrough developmental and social programs, personal studentcontacts, and the fostering of faculty-student interaction.Initiates and fosters student leadership opportunities, personalresponsibility, and respect for others.
• Frequently interacts with students on an individual and groupbasis; listens to concerns and issues, advises students on programsand initiatives across the university that may help with academicgoals and/or student engagement, and recommends resources forstudents in crisis or facing adversity.
• Addresses and resolves student behavioral problems withinassigned hall(s)/unit(s) and documents and reports incidents tomanager, student conduct staff, or law enforcement as appropriate,maintaining confidentiality and university policy andprocedures.
• Coordinates and delegates hall administrative tasks, includingroom changes, and programming account expenditures.
• Communicates, interprets, and administers residence hall rulesand regulations as well as the student code of conduct and otherrelevant university policies.
• Responds to and resolves resident, guest, parent/guardian, andother stakeholder concerns or complaints. Responds to and assistswith the management of building-wide emergencies or crisissituations.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of live-in student staffmembers and assists with selection, training, and evaluation.
• May assist with housing application review, housingassignments, and housing reassignments. May assist with hallcouncils, oversight of student desk operations, and liaising withunit and campus partners.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may beconsidered. Education beyond the minimum required may besubstituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimumrequired may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in higher education student affairs,counseling, or closely related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some experience in student services, higher education, orrelated field.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Residential curriculum or learning outcomes-based programmingor teaching experience.
• Crisis management and conduct experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamicenvironment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Demonstrates analytical skills.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.

Preferred

• Excellent organizational skills including ability to multi-taskand work under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with a budget.
• A commitment to helping connect students to resources.
• Demonstrated ability in creating positive, intentional growth,and engaging opportunities for students and staff.
• Demonstrated computer skills including experience withMicrosoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and preferablyadditional management systems related to payroll, room assignments,door access, and conduct case management. Experience withadditional management systems related to residence halloperations.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and tooperate a computer and other standard office productivityequipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periodsof time moving around an office environment and the campus. Theperson in this role must be able to perform the essential functionswith or without an accommodation.

The Residence Life Coordinator for Student Development (RLC-SD)position is a full-time professional position for a 12-monthhousing operation where living in an on-campus residence hallapartment is a condition of employment.

This position requires some evening and weekend commitments.

Work Location

Indiana University Bloomington.

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$45,000.00 on an annualized basis.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a widearray of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Residence Life

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on theadvertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time atthe discretion of the University, but will remain open for aminimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, pleasesubmit your application within 5 business days of the PostedDate.

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