Residential Community Coordinator

Job Title Summary

Job Title:

Residential Community Coordinator

Department:
Student Affairs

Evaluation Group:
Staff

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Associate Director, Residential Life

Positions Supervised:
Lead Office Assistant, Student Employee;
Office Assistant, Student Employee;
Resident Assistant, Student Employee

The residential community coordinator is responsible for two or more residence halls or non‑traditional residential housing locations. This position serves as a role model, facilitator, leader, and essential employee in the effective operation of the Residential Life program. The residential community coordinator is an at‑will employee who is appointed to a year‑round, full‑time, live‑in position. The residential community coordinator recognizes that their primary residence in Lindenwood’s housing is a required term and condition of employment, and that the residential community coordinator’s right to Lindenwood housing terminates upon the residential community coordinator’s separation from employment as a residential community coordinator.

The residential community coordinator agrees to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the Lindenwood Housing Contract and Lindenwood’s Residential Housing Policies and Procedures, including any occupancy limits set forth in those agreements.

• Employer‑paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only)
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only)
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan.
  1)
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall;
  Chick‑fil‑A and Qdoba included
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy

This job description describes a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of the position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those presented in this description.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate student employees
• Understand and manage student conflict
• Oversee the Residence Hall Association operations within the hall
• Foster a community environment, encouraging students’ intellectual, social, and personal growth
• Serve as a member of the professional staff on‑call duty rotation
• Lead residential operations support in the summertime and as needed
• Manage maintenance and custodial needs for either a residential area or residence halls
• Assist in crisis intervention and serve as a resource or referral agent during the academic year, including breaks and holidays
• Maintain office hours to meet with residents
• Oversee the planning of events and programs led by residential staff
• Conduct health and wellness checks as needed
• Hold one‑on‑one monthly meetings with student employees
• Organize and schedule work for community advisors and assistant area coordinators, including hall coverage
• Manage and approve student employee timesheets
• Conduct minor disciplinary meetings
• Participate in resident life administrative operations, committee assignments, and task forces
• Support the mission of the University and serve as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Model, support, and hold others accountable to the University’s values
• Organize and promote activities and programs within the residence halls
• Maintain familiarity with University resources to make referrals and provide…