Residence Life Coordinator - Student Affairs Residence

UVa Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for a student‑facing role within Residence Life to help meet current challenges, achieve our strategic initiatives, and bring the University’s 2030 plan to fruition. Working within a newly expanded staffing plan, the Residence Life Coordinator will lead, guide, and coach Senior Residents (SRs) who will in turn support our Resident Advisor (RAs).

The RLC position is directly supervised by an assistant dean.

The University of Virginia’s Housing & Residence Life’s mission is to work collaboratively to create inclusive, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self‑governance and participation in their residential community. Core values for Housing & Residence Life — collaboration, resilience, operational effectiveness, empowerment, personal accountability, and diversity, equity & inclusion — are aligned with those of the University and Student Affairs.

With close to three million square feet of residential building space, Housing & Residence Life strives to create robust and vibrant residential communities. Specific living and learning programs include language immersion houses, three residential colleges, a comprehensive first‑year experience, and a newly created second‑year and transfer student experience. Residential environments encompass a diverse array of building styles including traditional residence halls, apartment complexes, townhouses, and single‑family homes.

Residence Life Coordinators have responsibilities in programmatic, student support, and incident response support areas:

• Programmatic responsibilities will support community building in the residential areas and assist in the development and implementation of programs that enhance the first and second year experience as outlined in the university’s 2030 plan.
• Student support responsibilities include mentoring, training, and/or supervising student staff and student leaders, as well as helping students solve problems and respond appropriately to challenges and/or crises.
• Incident response responsibilities include crisis management and related tasks.

Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience required; a Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other related field is preferred. Relevant student experience may be considered.

A demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in promoting respect, appreciation for diversity, and pluralism among students and staff.

The position is live‑off, but housing may be available on Grounds for faculty & staff at the University. The anticipated hiring range is $50,000-$60,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an exempt‑level position with UVa benefits. Housing & Residence Life office business hours are Mon‑Fri: 8am-5pm; evening and weekend work may be required on occasions.

Selected applicants will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration.

Salary range $50,000–60,000; exempt‑level; benefits provided by UVa. Compensation for evening and weekend work as needed.

Frequent traveling, standing, and climbing stairs to access buildings and facilities of the residential colleges; occasional light lifting, bending, and stooping; use of desktop computers in an office environment; job may require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.