Residence Life Coordinator

Position Overview

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is a 9.5‑month, live‑in position responsible for the overall administration and operation of several residential units, overseeing approximately 300-400 residential students and a varied staff of Resident Assistants. Duties include selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of the RA staff and on‑campus programming responsibilities. This role serves as an integral part of the Office of Student & Residence Life (OSRL) and is directly supervised by the Director of Residence Life.

• Oversee residential administrative processes, including opening and closing of residence halls, health and safety inspections, room changes, census reports, work orders, and on‑duty and crisis management.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate a staff of Resident Assistants with an emphasis on student leadership, peer support, and team cohesion.
• Provide regular one‑on‑one RA and group team meetings to guide RA development and residential area community.
• Serve in a rotating, on‑call system with the RLC team, providing after‑hours crisis response and support.
• Assist with in‑service and staff training, as well as student leadership development initiatives.
• Plan, implement, and assess programming based on Ashland University’s Division of Student Affairs and university student learning outcomes.
• Uphold all university policies and facilitate educational student conduct meetings in accordance with the Ashland University Student Handbook and the Office of Student Conduct.
• Assist with housing lotteries and room assignment procedures.
• Meet with students experiencing personal and/or academic challenges and refer to appropriate campus partners.
• Promote and build positive relationships with students across campus through engagement within the residence halls and across campus.
• Build and sustain a collaborative relationship with key campus partners to increase the visibility of Residence Life professional staff and coordinate cross‑campus opportunities (e.g., with Safety Services, Facilities & Building Services, Fraternity & Sorority Life, International Student Services, Admissions, Counseling, etc.), while joining committees and/or task forces as necessary.
• Actively contribute to office management, administrative tasks related to the Front Desk and its student staff, as well as all communications via Residence Life.
• Perform all other special projects and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Live‑in residency and supervision of multiple residential units required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and non‑traditional times.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Serve as a responsible employee, Title IX mandatory reporter.
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Ashland University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment visa.

• Prior Residence Life, Student Affairs, or Higher Education experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with inclusive student development practices and wellness frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Colleague, eRezLife, and the Microsoft Suite preferred.

Physical Demands: [details omitted]
Desired

Start Date:

August 1, 2026
Weekly

Hours:

40
Shift: Varied