Residential Coordinator of Community Standards

Residential Coordinator of Community Standards

The Residential Coordinator (RC) is a 10-month, live in professional staff member responsible for fostering an inclusive, student-centered residential community aligned with Sarah Lawrence College's mission to support students as they navigate independence and young adulthood. Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Education, the RC balances community development, crisis response, residential living education and programming initiatives while providing support in upholding established community standards under the guidance of the Director of Residential Life and Campus Community Standards.

Compensation The salary for this position is $48,500 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, a one-bedroom on campus apartment including utilities is part of the compensation for this role along with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for on-campus professional development with other student affairs departments. This position is ideal for an entry level professional who is interested in the student affairs profession within the higher education environment.

There is opportunity here for development and on the ground practitioner training under the leadership and guidance of higher education student affairs practitioners committed to college student development and the success, retention and growth of those aspiring to become Student Affairs leaders and practitioners. Live in staff will be required to sign a Housing Agreement outlining the expected terms of use and occupancy of Sarah Lawrence accommodations.

Essential Functions Supervise and mentor a team of Resident Advisors, providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring effective execution of residential programs. Facilitate administrative tasks such as student engagement activities, health and safety inspections, wellness checks, budget management, and mediation of student concerns. Collaborate with campus partners to support programming that addresses student needs and fosters community engagement, while upholding Sarah Lawrence's Principles of Mutual Respect.

Serve as a primary hearing officer for student conduct cases, ensuring fairness and adherence to campus policies. In coordination with other RC's maintain consistent weekly office hours in the Student Life Suite to provide student support, facilitate wellness initiatives, and address community concerns. Participate in the primary on-call rotation, managing crises and making informed decisions to safeguard student welfare, with a focus on cultural competence and sensitivity.

Work with members of the Residential Life team with the opening and closing of the residence halls, conduct room inspections and assist with facilities reporting and follow-up. Attend and participate in weekly and monthly meetings within Student Affairs including Residential Life staff meetings, Student Life and campus safety teams to discuss incident management, student trends, and community needs. Partner with Student Life team to support and help coordinate campus-wide events and activities, such as new student and transfer orientations, Residence hall move in, welcome week events, and large scale campus wide programs and even.

Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Student Affairs departments, such as Health Services and Title IX. Regularly engage in campus events and community activities to strengthen relationships with students and promote residential engagement. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Residential Living and Community Standards Support (under the supervision of the Director of Residential Life and Campus Community Standards) Serve as a primary hearing officer for Level 1…