Graduate Residence Coordinator - Residence ; Fall

Position: Graduate Residence Coordinator - Residence Life (Fall 2026)

Job Description - Graduate Residence Coordinator - Residence Life (Fall 2026) (252551)

Job Number:

252551

Organization:

Residence Life

Schedule:

Part-time (Variable, averages 20 hours per week. Some weeks, to include Training Weeks and Move In/Move Out Weeks may have a higher number of hours required.)

Work Type:

Onsite

Salary Range:

Targeted Salary: $1,545 a month and will be paid bi-weekly

Job Description

Graduate Residence Coordinators (GRCs) are live‑in graduate assistants responsible for supporting the residential experience for OU students. GRCs assist Residence Life Coordinators in establishing a positive living‑learning environment aligned with the department's educational priorities. The role encompasses student development, crisis response, programming, advising, and administrative tasks. GRCs serve in one of two primary areas:
Community GRC or Administrative GRC
, with distinct responsibilities outlined below.

All GRCs will:

• Live in and provide leadership within a university residential community.
• Maintain a visible presence and be available to students in a residential environment.
• Provide support and referrals to students regarding their academic, social, and personal well‑being.
• Support and mentor student staff in their roles.
• Assist with the selection and training of RAs.
• Foster an environment that promotes respect, inclusion, and dignity for all individuals.
• Ensure administrative practices align with departmental functions.
• Manage crisis situations while serving on an on‑call duty rotation.
• Aid in the opening and closing of residential communities.
• Serve on departmental committees and task forces.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Community GRC Responsibilities

• Co‑supervise a student staff team of 8–25 RAs.
• Conduct regular building walkthroughs to assess and address community needs.
• Mediate roommate and group‑related conflicts.
• Oversee community desk operations.
• Act as a housing and university hearing officer for lower‑level conduct cases, as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact in the absence of the Residence Life Coordinator.

Administrative GRC Responsibilities

• Curriculum GRC
  • Support the implementation of the residential curriculum.
  • Develop and assess educational programming in collaboration with staff.
• Conduct GRC
  • Assist with the conduct process by adjudicating cases.
  • Maintain records and provide outreach to students regarding behavioral expectations.
• Care GRC
  • Work with campus partners to provide support for students experiencing challenges.
  • Track and follow up on student care referrals.
• Student Leadership GRC
  • Advise student leadership groups, including community councils and NRHH.
  • Support leadership development initiatives for student leaders in residence life.
• Housing Admin GRC
  • Assist in the daily operation of the Housing office to include responding to housing emails, greeting walk‑in guests and addressing phone calls in a professional and consistent manner as well as actively participating in the training and development of Student Assistants.
  • Support all efforts related to Occupancy Management as necessary, including working knowledge of the room change process (planning, communication, execution), and supporting move‑in, move‑out, and transition planning and execution.
  • Support Housing events and initiatives such as conducting information sessions/presentations, housing tours, tabling events, and open house events.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver up to 20 hours per calendar year
  * based on graduate program
• $1545 monthly stipend paid biweekly (10‑month agreement)
• Health insurance through graduate school (optional, paid for by student)
• Professional development and travel opportunities
• Furnished on‑campus apartment during employment period
• Potential option for summer employment

Required Attachments (No Self‑Identifying Photos)

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Class schedule (If you haven't enrolled yet, please attach a word document that details when you will be enrolling for Fall 2026)

Job Requirements Required Education

Bachelor's degree. Must be current OU Graduate Student in the Fall 2026 semester.

Class Schedule Requirement

Will be required to supply a Fall 2026 OU class schedule prior to beginning work.

Skills

• Able to work independently and as part…