Residential Learning Communities Lead

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free Campus Recreation Center access

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI seeks a Coordinator for Learning Communities to develop and coordinate residential learning initiatives that boost student engagement, academic success, and community building. You will work with faculty, campus partners, and Housing staff to design and assess programs that foster belonging and retention.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to supervise student staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking.
• Ability to collaborate with campus partners across divisions.
• Experience supervising student staff within higher education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate residential learning initiatives to support student engagement and success.
• Collaborate with faculty, campus partners, and Housing staff to design programs.
• Assess programs to promote student learning, belonging, and retention.
• Provide support for student staff and residents participating in programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Supervising student staff

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band M

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position. Availability to work flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by July 29, 2026.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teams within the department, as well as campus partners across divisions.
• Background in working with students in a higher education residential setting.
• Experience with academic support, student success initiatives, or residential learning programs.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student staff members.
• Availability to work flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing assessment data to evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement of student learning initiatives.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

The Coordinator for Learning Communities develops and coordinates residential learning initiatives that support student engagement, academic success, and community building. Through collaboration with faculty, campus partners, and Housing staff, this position creates and assesses programs and experiences that promote student learning, belonging, and retention while providing support for student staff and residential community participants.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/16/2026

Job Close Date

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents

371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309
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