Resident Coordinator

RESIDENT COORDINATOR POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Resident Coordinator

Length of Role: 1/5/26 - 5/15/26

Department:
Student Development

Reports to:

Director of Residence Life (Primary - may report to other Student Life Directors when arranged)

The Resident Coordinator (RC) position provides a living and learning experience for the individual who desires to grow through building personal relationships with students, staff, and faculty members. The RC position offers hands‑on leadership training and practical experience in the areas of interpersonal relating, counseling referral, confrontation, personal development, programming, and administrative responsibilities. The RC serves as a representative of the University and is expected to live out the Christian life with character and integrity alongside residents, faculty, staff, administration, and the surrounding community.

Additionally, the RC may assist the Assoc. Director for Student Activities and Engagement or other Student Life initiatives as determined.

The RC serves in a leadership position that holds certain expectations and requirements as described below. Individuals who are chosen to be an RC - and who accept this responsibility - are expected to commit wholeheartedly in each of these areas for the duration of the school year.

• Each RC is assigned to a particular campus living area where he/she will live and be generally responsible for the residents living there. The RC meets regularly with the Resident Director (RD) and Resident Assistants (RAs) of that area. Each living area is different; therefore, each experience will vary accordingly. Nonetheless, the responsibilities and expectations as specified in this document are required of every RC.

• Applicants understand that the RC commitment extends for the duration of the  school year.
• Each RC will maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and must remain in good standing with the University regarding academic, social, and financial obligations. Failure to maintain these expectations may result in probation or dismissal from the position.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have lived on Bethel's campus at least one semester before applying.
• Provided all duties are successfully carried out, RCs receive compensation equal to the cost of the standard student housing rate. This will be dispersed bi‑weekly over 9 pay periods.
• In order to perform this residential role, the RC also receives the benefit of housing and 5 meals a week in campus dining.
• The expectation of this position functions with the commitment to 25-29 hours/week. Please note that some weeks may fluctuate in the distribution of hours given due to varying residential and engagement needs.
• RCs receive Christmas Break and Spring Break off, a portion of Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Easter Break off, as well as two weekends (or 4 nights) away from campus per semester.
• Because of the time commitment and intensity of this experience, serious consideration will be taken of the applicant's other commitments and ability to manage time effectively. Any additional on‑or off‑campus employment, volunteer work, or extracurricular commitments (i.e., musical groups, plays, internships, etc.) should be discussed with and approved by the RD.

The RC is responsible for the following and is also accountable to the Resident Director for carrying out related duties not designated by the following description.

• Live an authentic, consistent Christian life.
• Assist in preparing the living areas for resident occupancy.
• Attend all weekly team and individual meetings with the Resident Director.
• Attend all Residential Life in‑service training and community times.
• Keep RD informed of major events/incidents involving residents and prepare necessary reports and records.
• Support the management of the team of RAs under the guidance of the RD (ex. on‑call schedule, team meeting schedule, midweek small groups, event assistance, maintenance needs)
• Assist with hall meetings, dorm checks, emergency training and scheduling.
• Assist in conflict mediation and crisis…