Residence Coordinator

Residence Coordinator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages a university residential community including the selection, training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students assigned to the residence
• Provides leadership and guidance for business operation processes such as facilities opening and closing procedures, facilities management, and related areas
• Develops and implements educational and cultural programs, services, and activities in the residential community, with a focus on the principles of community development, student engagement, wellness, diversity, inclusion, and retention
• Ensures budgeting, personnel matters, and reporting are managed in accordance with university, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, procedures, and policies
• Oversees the response to, resolution of, and decision-making for matters of significance such as emergency housing, involvement of other offices, parental contact, etc
• Meets with students to resolve complex issues, makes referrals, and conducts follow-up as needed in areas including, but not limited to: social skill development, personal safety, conflict resolution, understanding of university policy and procedures, and academic success
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of student development theories and practices
• Knowledge of crisis management/conflict resolution
• Skill in advising and coaching
• Skill in using technology and systems to support administrative, operation and program functions
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; use confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, and protect information appropriately
• Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's degree in related field
• 1 year of relevant experience

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Additional Details

• Our Residence Coordinator roles are full-time, live-in positions that include year-round housing.
• This posting is for an anticipated opening in Spring/Summer 2026.

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$50,000-$60,000

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check.

Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at  or email your request to hr. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.