Residential Life Coordinator

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); On-site; USD 56,726 - 80,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking a Residential Life Coordinator to supervise and support 600 to 1400 students at San José State University. This live-in position involves developing residential activities, leading student initiatives, and managing crisis situations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in student services. A Master's degree may substitute for experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included with the position, along with a salary range of $5,083 to $7,228 per month.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a four‑year college in a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in student services or related field.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 600 to 1400 co‑educational students.
• Assist in planning and improving residential experience.
• Provide leadership and support for educational initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s Degree in Student Affairs or Counseling

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557378
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Residential Life Coordinator is a live‑in position that works independently, under general supervision, to oversee 600 to 1400 co‑educational students in a University Housing Services (UHS) complex and assists in the development and provision of all Residential Life activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in team planning, establishing goals and objectives to enhance the residential experience
• Execute departmental processes (i.e. move‑in, move‑out, occupancy checks, room changes, assignments, etc.) in collaboration with the UHS operation team
• Utilize online and desktop programs to manage facilities work orders, hall occupancy, and hall resources (StarRez)
• Monitor and/or administer student employee scheduling and payroll
• Provide leadership, direction, and support for educational initiatives under the Residential Curriculum Model, respond to individual resident needs and coordinate co‑curricular programming to promote departmental learning goals
• Assist in the collection of evaluation of student learning and satisfaction assessments to identify gaps and make improvements as needed
• Serve on at least one departmental committee to plan, execute and evaluate staff recruitment and training
• Assumes daily, evening, weekend and vacation on‐call coverage that include both community and campus‑wide responsibilities
• Respond as first on‑campus professional level contact for crisis intervention and management for the residential community via a 24‑hour on‑call; notify department/campus staff members regarding crisis situations as applicable
• Co‑supervise 21‑36 Resident Advisors (RAs) and 1‑2 Hall Office Coordinators (HOC)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques, and ability to listen and reason logically
• General knowledge of group facilitation, oral presentation, and public speaking skills
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate factual data and make oral or written presentations based on these data
• Ability to maintain dignity and self‑control in stressful situations; and ability to respond to emergency and crisis situations
• Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long‑range program improvements
• Ability to advise students individually or in groups on routine matters, and general knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, administrators, and private and public agencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from a four‑year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper‑division graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution
• Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience
• Successful completion of a background check, including criminal record, employment, and education verification, is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Education, Counseling or a related field
• Residence Hall Management experience
• Experience providing education about diverse populations
• Experience teaching and/or presenting educational workshops

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,083/month
CSU Hiring Range: $5,083/month - $7,228/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30‑35% of the base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.