Residence Life Coordinator

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Housing, the Residence Life Coordinator plays an integral role in the educational value added in on-campus living, including planning and coordinating student activities, fostering community development and accountability, supporting the Director of Housing and Director of Student Care and Community Standards with behavior intervention and the adjudication of student disciplinary cases, and providing ongoing resource referrals and academic support initiatives for students.

The position will have authority to recruit, hire, schedule, supervise, develop, and evaluate the work of eight (8) student Resident Assistants (RAs). Additionally, the position will have limited budgetary oversight for discretionary spending on student activities, will serve in an on-call duty rotation, respond to crises and emergencies as needed, and may support other business and operations tasks within the Housing department and the Student Life and Leadership unit of Student Affairs.

Further, the position will support the Housing operational plan, the Student Affairs operational plan, and the larger Bellevue College institutional strategic plan. The Residence Life Coordinator is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

This position requires the incumbent to reside in a Residence Hall as a condition of employment.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Position Salary Range: $59,795/year - $83,713/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hires start no higher than $65,775/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for overtime under the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Positions with salaries below the WA State Salary Threshold is eligible for overtime pay.

About The College

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

For more about Bellevue College's impact, visit Facts at a Glance.

About the Department

Bellevue College Housing serves residents that live in suite and apartment style housing. The department consists of multiple full-time staff members, paraprofessional staff and hourly staff. The campus residence hall is open year-round and also supports conference and short-term guest housing. As part of the Student Affairs division, Housing is focused on centering student needs in its operational protocols and fostering a community focused on assisting students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

Essential Functions

Student Development

* Build positive relationships with residents and regularly provide both support and resources to residents as needed.

* Encourage students to develop, articulate, and reflect upon their personal identities and values, the impact of their behaviors on others, and their role as a member of a diverse, active, educational community.

* Oversee the Residential Curriculum, Housing's residential education model, within the Residence Hall.

* Analyze, design, develop, implement, and assess learning outcomes in the Residence Hall, as outlined in the Residential Curriculum, with particular emphases on resident academic success, personal development, and conflict management skills.

* Support the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies in the Residence Hall with a focus on equity, developmental education, restorative justice, and community well-being.

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