Residential Life Coordinator

Trinity University; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University is seeking an Assistant Director of Residential Life to oversee paraprofessional staff, support student development, and manage health and safety across multiple residence halls.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with preference for a Master's, plus experience in Residential Life or related fields. You will supervise staff, coordinate programs, and ensure policies are followed while contributing to an inclusive campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• One year of experience in Residential Life or similar setting.
• Experience supervising student staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise paraprofessional student staff.
• Coordinate health and safety across multiple residence halls.
• Train, evaluate and select Resident Assistant staff.
• Manage program budgets and track expenditures.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority (CSA) and liaison with Facilities Services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Family Group: Staff Department/Office: Assistant Director Residential Life Time Type: Full time Compensation: $39,484.62-$49,355.78

Job Description

• Responsible for the supervision of paraprofessional student staff members.
• Responsible for facilitating student development through educational programming and the overall management of all aspects of health and safety within multiple residence halls.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates and selects Resident Assistant staff.
• Facilitates the development of a community and educational environment which encourages inclusive and positive relationships among students through social and educational programming.
• Provides support and resources to students in individual meetings.
• Counsels, advises and assists residents concerning personal, interpersonal and facilities concerns.
• Uses multiple software platforms, including THD, StarRez, Maxient, etc., to track and direct operational components of the residence hall move-in/move-out, student conduct and student wellness processes.
• Coordinates and implements all aspects of an assigned program area, including first-year, sophomore year and upper-division experience.
• Acts as a liaison between residents and Facilities Services, ensuring all maintenance and housekeeping requests are completed in a timely manner.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the students in their residence halls with a variety of presenting issues, including mental health issues, academic struggles, interpersonal conflicts, etc.
• Assists students which requires collaboration with parents and professional staff and faculty in Student Affairs and Academic Affairs.
• Manages Resident Assistant program budget, through receipt reconciliation and Purchase Card oversight.
• Enforces and supports Trinity University and Residential Life policies, processes and protocols.
• Serves on a variety of Student Life committees including CAS Review committees and search committees.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), as defined by the Clery Act of 1998.
• Serves as Summer Housing Coordinator, as assigned.
• Reports all relevant details about alleged sexual misconduct involving any student, faculty or staff about which they know or have reason to know.

Additional Duties

• Serves in the after hours on-call duty rotation for approximately 10 to 13 weeks throughout the calendar year.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Required: One year of experience working in a Residential Life office as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional staff member on a college campus.
• Preferred: One to two years of professional live-in experience.
• Demonstrate experience and initiative with student and community development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess a commitment and ability to create communities that are inclusive of diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage crises, resolve conflicts and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Effective time management skills.

Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran Trinity prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status , including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity's Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.