Residence Life Coordinator Student Development; Residence Life Specialist), Residence
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor -
Management
Education Administration
Department
RESIDENCE LIFE (BA-RESI-IUBLA)
Department InformationIndiana University (IU) Bloomington is a public Research Institution with a total enrollment of 45,328 students and some ofthe top academic programs in a range of disciplines. With Big 10sports, more than 700 student organizations, a vibrant artist community, and plenty of other opportunities for involvement, IU isa campus full of energy and life.
Residence Life is a strategic campus partner in the Involvement and Belonging area of the Office of Student Life. We houseapproximately 13,000 predominately first year students in 14traditional residence halls and 6 unfurnished apartmentcommunities. In addition to our traditional floors, we have 21
Living Learning Centers and Thematic Communities.
The Residence Life Coordinator for Student Development (RLC-SD) is responsible for programs and initiatives related to the residential student experience on campus and in university-owned properties.
Initiatives are focused on developing a student community that is welcoming all academic areas, socially stimulating, and ensuresstudent well-being and safety. This role enforces residentialpolicies and procedures, manages, and provides crisis response, andserves in a supportive capacity for all students.
- Promotes a sense of engagement and belonging with residents andstaff.
- Promotes a community living experience through the implementation of the Residential Curriculum that cultivatesproductive and well-rounded citizens through intentionalexperiences as they learn, engage, and grow during their time oncampus.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues in managing the operations of the residence hall, supporting the Office of Residence Life's mission, and promoting the values of the organization that include building a safe, inclusive environment through leadership, supervision, and crisis management.
- Establishes and maintains a positive residential community that supports and enhances the educational mission of the universitythrough developmental and social programs, personal studentcontacts, and the fostering of faculty-student interaction.
Initiates and fosters student leadership opportunities, personal responsibility, and respect for others. - Frequently interacts with students on an individual and group basis; listens to concerns and issues, advises students on programs and initiatives across the university that may help with academic goals and/or student engagement, and recommends resources for students in crisis or facing adversity.
- Addresses and resolves student behavioral problems within assigned hall(s)/unit(s) and documents and reports incidents tomanager, student conduct staff, or law enforcement as appropriate,maintaining confidentiality and university policy and procedures.
- Coordinates and delegates hall administrative tasks, includingroom changes, and programming account expenditures.
- Communicates, interprets, and administers residence hall rulesand regulations as well as the student code of conduct and other relevant university policies.
- Responds to and resolves resident, guest, parent/guardian, andother stakeholder concerns or complaints. Responds to and assists with the management of building-wide emergencies or crisis situations.
- Provides day-to-day supervision of live-in student staff members and assists with selection, training, and evaluation.
- May assist with housing application review, housingassignments, and housing reassignments. May assist with hallcouncils, oversight of student desk operations, and liaising withunit and campus partners.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION Required- Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
- Master's degree in higher education student affairs,counseling, or closely related field.
- Some experience in student services, higher education, orrelated field.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Residential curriculum or learning outcomes-based programmingor teaching experience.
- Crisis management and conduct experience.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced,…
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