Residential Leadership Programs Coordinator

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement planning

Career development opportunities

Job summary

VCU seeks a Coordinator for Leadership and Engagement within Residential Life & Housing to support education and daily engagement for almost 6,000 on-campus students. Based in the University Housing unit, this full-time role reports to the Assistant Director for Residential Life and Engagement.

The coordinator will plan leadership programs, advise the Residence Hall Association, manage budgets, supervise student staff, and collaborate with campus partners to foster a respectful, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; experience developing student leadership programs and engagement initiatives.
• Ability to advise and mentor college students.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supervising or leading student staff or volunteers.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement leadership programs and large-scale engagement initiatives for residential students.
• Serve as primary advisor to the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and NRHH.
• Coordinate trainings for student leaders and staff.
• Collaborate with campus partners across Student Affairs and the university community.
• Manage budgets for RHA, NRHH, travel, and programming.
• Support housing opening, orientation, conferences, and summer programs.

Skills

Leadership programs

Student engagement

Advising students

Event planning

Budget management

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education or related field

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

VCU seeks a Coordinator for Leadership and Engagement within Residential Life & Housing to support education and daily engagement for almost 6,000 on-campus students. Based in the University Housing unit, this full-time role reports to the Assistant Director for Residential Life and Engagement.

The coordinator will plan leadership programs, advise the Residence Hall Association, manage budgets, supervise student staff, and collaborate with campus partners to foster a respectful, inclusive