Residence Life Coordinator

Housing Program Support

Job #: 555047

First Review Date:
March 13, 2026

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt is a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands‑on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to measurable outcomes for the individual, the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,200 students of all backgrounds across 58 majors, 14 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs. Hands‑on learning, inspired teaching, groundbreaking research, and creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Student Services Professional II, Residence Life Coordinator – CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,083 – $7,228 per month; anticipated hiring salary: $5,083 per month. This is a full‑time, benefited, exempt, 12‑month, permanent position with a one‑year probationary period. The role includes a premium benefits package (vacation, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PERS, 15 paid holidays) and additional benefits information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Professional, live‑in position in Residence Life. Responsible for student, community, and social justice advocacy within the residence halls; supervisory oversight of 8–21 student leaders, including one Student Assistant, and learning community oversight. Coordinates housing initiatives that foster curricular and co‑curricular engagement among on‑campus students. Involvement with professional associations, university committees, events, and functions is encouraged.

• Hire and train Resident Advisors (RA), and Lead Resident Advisor
• Plan and organize ongoing staff training
• Conduct bi‑annual student staff evaluations
• Create and oversee duty schedule
• Monitor job performance through weekly meetings
• Implement Housing community development model in assigned area
• Program tracking and assessment
• Maintain budgets for staff and area councils
• Maintain a strong and visible community presence in respective areas
• Support the mission and goals of Residence Life
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide educational and community development programming in the halls

• Review and explain Housing and University policy
• Review incident reports
• Hold Community Action Conference promptly to determine responsibility in an incident and issue a finding
• Complete documentation regarding Conference findings (letters, database, etc.)
• Mediate high‑level roommate conflicts

• Attend weekly Residence Life Team meetings, monthly Department meetings, and other meetings as needed
• Develop, implement, and participate in professional development training
• Serve on departmental committees as needed
• Represent Housing & Residence Life on university‑wide committees
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for new team members

• Respond to emergencies and other crises that may require driving to remote locations
• Serve as initial point of contact for emergency personnel
• Participate in on‑call duty rotation
• Provide regular updates regarding incidents that occur while on duty

• Facilitate problem‑solving meetings among residents
• Act as a resource and provide referrals as needed
• Provide academic advising and assistance

• Advise area council(s)
• Attend council meetings
• Provide guidance and mentorship to volunteer student staff
• Meet regularly with the president and/or executive board of the council

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