Residence Life Coordinator

Role Overview

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is a full‑time, live‑on professional staff position responsible for creating a supportive community that fosters intellectual, social, and cultural development for students and staff. The RLC provides leadership for daily operations, staff management, and facility maintenance to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

• Communicate students' rights and responsibilities and assist them in developing skills to address interpersonal conflicts.
• Serve as student conduct hearing officer.
• Coordinate community service or engagement activities within the hall or complex.
• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages dialogue among diverse student populations.
• Mentor resident assistants and living residents.
• Assist in coordinating Living Learning Communities specific to the building.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic partners on academic initiatives in the hall.
• Supervise hall/residence staff, front desk operations, and recruitment processes.
• Provide leadership through communication, interpretation, and administration of residence hall and university policies.
• Maintain visibility through office hours, floor visits, and participation in staff and student programs.
• Coordinate staffing evaluations and facilitate performance feedback.
• Provide ongoing training and development for assigned staff.
• Manage hall programming, supplies, and training budget.
• Work with facilities staff on maintenance, capital improvement requests, and safety training.
• Maintain records, oversee check‑ins/outs/moves, and manage budgets and spreadsheets.
• Represent Housing and Residence Life at conferences and present workshops to staff and students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with two years of applicable relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a directly related field.
• Experience with community living and leadership development.

• Knowledge of planning and organizing student events.
• Excellent supervisory skills and techniques.
• Familiarity with student management systems.
• Knowledge of student conduct, crisis response, and behavioral intervention.
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organization.
• Demonstrated initiative and organizational leadership and vision.
• Application of student development and community building strategies.
• Analytical problem‑solving and sound decision‑making ability.
• Ability to foster collaborative and collegial relationships with Housing and Residence Life staff and other constituencies.

Shift: Days;
Monday‑Friday (outside standard business hours may be required).
Pay Band: B8.
Salary: $45,400 per year, commensurate with qualifications within the established range. Full‑time benefits include health, dental, and life insurance;
Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan; paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program for eligible employees.

• Successful background check required before employment.
• Credit check and vehicle reports may be required for positions of trust or vehicle use.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of degree and transcripts; foreign‑educated candidates must provide credential evaluation.
• Employees are responsible for confidentiality, security, and privacy of sensitive information.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.