Residence Life Coordinator - School of Arts and Sciences

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University is seeking a full-time Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) to manage daily operations in a residential community. The ideal candidate will supervise undergraduate staff, respond to student needs, and create an inclusive environment, making a positive impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience in residential life or student affairs.
• Ability to live within an assigned apartment full-time (12 months).

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of undergraduate Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Advise and support aspects of the residential community.
• Manage crisis and emergency situations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Approachability

Enthusiasm

Commitment to inclusiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

As a department, Residential Life and Learning (RLL) challenges students to pursue transformative growth by offering mentoring relationships, leadership opportunities, and individual attention. Our undergraduate student staff members, graduate Assistant Residential Life Coordinators, and the Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) are essential personnel who live among our student population in every residential community on campus and play a critical role in the growth, development, and safety of our students.

What You'll Do

The Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) is a full-time professional staff member who lives in a community of undergraduate residents and assumes responsibility for managing the day-to-day operation of their assigned residential area, in addition to other departmental responsibilities such as advising and program management. The RLC works closely with departmental leadership to support the Tufts residential community and should have strong interpersonal skills, being flexible, approachable, and enthusiastic. Specific responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision of undergraduate Resident Assistants (RAs) or House Managers (HMs) in supporting communities that foster growth, and developing a living experience that emphasizes ownership for a safe and healthy environment for all members.
• Advising, supporting, and guiding aspects of the Tufts University residential community, including advising (Hall Councils and/or Fraternity/Sorority Chapters and governance councils) and providing direct support to student leaders.
• Responding to crisis and emergency situations, serving in an on-call rotation, and managing student of concern and conduct cases.
• Managing programmatic elements of themed communities within wood frame houses and in traditional residential communities, and assisting in the development of a robust residential engagement experience.
• Supporting student engagement in the residential community through advising and support of Hall Councils, the Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and other student leadership initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience in residential life, fraternity/sorority life, student activities, or related student affairs areas.
• Commitment to advising, mentorship, and guiding students.
• Co-curricular experience in educational settings.
• Demonstrated experience with diverse student populations and a commitment to inclusiveness.
• Ability to live within an assigned apartment full-time (12 months).
• Must pass criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with student staff supervision preferred.