Residence Life Coordinator

Residence Life Coordinator

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,200 students of all backgrounds spread across 58 majors, 14 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

Position Summary:

Professional, full-time, live-in position in Residence Life. Responsible for student, community, and social justice advocacy within the residence halls; comprehensive oversight of 8 – 21 student leaders, including one Student Assistant, and oversight for learning communities in the Housing & Residence Life areas. This position is responsible for coordinating housing initiatives that foster curricular and co-curricular engagement among students living on campus.

Involvement with professional associations, university committees, events, and functions is strongly encouraged and supported. Educators interested in working with a socially just, team-oriented, academically centered, and environmentally responsible organization are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Staff Supervision and Community Development – 40%

• Hire and train Resident Advisors (RA), and Lead Resident Advisor
• Plan and organize on-going staff training.
• Conduct bi-annual student staff evaluations.
• Create and oversee duty schedule.
• Monitor job performance through weekly meetings.
• Implement Housing community development model in your area.
• Program tracking and assessment
• Maintain budgets for staff and area councils.
• Maintain a strong and visible community presence in respective areas.
• Support the mission and goals of Residence Life
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide educational and community development programming in the halls

Community Action Conference (Student Behavior Management for a specific area) – 20%

• Review and explain Housing and University policy.
• Review Incident Reports
• Hold Community Action Conference promptly to determine responsibility in an incident and issue a finding.
• Complete documentation regarding Community Action Conference findings (letters, database, etc.)
• Mediate high-level roommate conflicts

Professional Staff Team Member – 10%

• Attend weekly Residence Life Team meetings, monthly Department meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• Develop, implement, and participate in professional development training.
• Serve on department committees as needed.
• Represent the Housing & Residence Life by serving on university wide committees.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for new team members

Duty and Crisis Response – 5%

• Respond to emergencies and other crises which may require driving to remote locations.
• Serve as initial point of contact for emergency personnel.
• On call duty rotation
• Provide regular updates regarding incidents that occur while serving on duty

Resident Advocate – 5%

• Facilitate problem solving meetings amongst residents.
• Act as a resource and provide referrals as needed.
• Provide academic advising and assistance

Advise Student Groups - 5%

• Advise area council(s)
• Attend council meetings.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to volunteer student staff.
• Meet regularly with the president and/or executive board of the council

Oversee Facilities – 5%

• Work with custodial, grounds, and maintenance staff to ensure a safe and clean living area.
• Meet with custodial, grounds, and maintenance staff in the area as needed.
• Follow-up on…