Residence Life Coordinator

Job Title

Residence Life Coordinator

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Residence Life

Commensurate

Corpus Christi, Texas

Staff

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the‑art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) will be an essential part of the Islander Housing team as we continue to build our department from the ground up. Join Islander Housing and help shape the future! The residential experience is designed to intentionally contribute to student learning, growth, and success. As a live-in staff member of Islander Housing, the RLC position requires frequent and meaningful interactions with students in a variety of settings.

The RLC assists with the administration of various aspects of the residential experience within their assigned area. RLCs will be responsible for the selection, training, mentoring, supervision, and evaluation of Resident Assistants (RA) s and may oversee an area of up to 1,200 students. RLCs may also lead departmental planning committees, assist with the planning and implementation of Islander Housing move‑in/out and serve in an on‑call rotation split between two properties.

Supervision- 40%

• Aids in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Ensure frequent contact with RA staff for the purpose of exchanging information/ideas, problem solving, working with residents, staff development, and other needs through weekly staff meetings and bi‑weekly one‑on‑one meetings.
• Provide positive and constructive feedback for RAs through formal and informal evaluations.
• Read and document all RA weekly reports while disseminating pertinent information to various departmental partners.
• Develops and facilitates recognition initiatives for student staff and other Islander Housing entities.

Community Management- 40%

• Maintains visibility throughout assigned community and engages informally with residents about academic, personal, and community successes, issues, and concerns.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of customer service and student retention initiatives.
• Demonstrate care, compassion, and follow through with student mental health and roommate related concerns.
• Acts as a referral agent to assist students in connecting campus and community resources to enhance their collegiate experience and promote success.
• Enforce the Student Conduct of Conduct, the Resident Handbook, and local, state, and federal laws in accordance with TAMU-CC expectations and procedures.

Departmental and Institutional Collaboration- 10%

• Work cooperatively with other staff members, departments, and offices across the University to foster strong partnerships.
• Plan and execute both small‑scale and large‑scale programming initiatives in collaboration with campus partners to support student engagement and community development.
• Support operations staff by assisting with openings and closings of the halls, including check‑in and check‑out, breaks, and holidays.
• Serve on departmental and campus committees as designated by their supervisor.
• Support and administer approved departmental and divisional assessment programs and initiatives.

Safety and Security- 10%

• Assists…