Coordinator, Residence

Job Title:

Coordinator, Residence Life (First Year Experience)

Agency:
Prairie View A&M University

Department:
Housing & Residential Life

Job Location:

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

• Community Development & Student Support
  • Foster a positive residential environment that promotes student engagement, academic success, and personal development.
  • Develop, implement, and assess educational, social, and community-building programs aligned with departmental learning outcomes.
  • Build relationships with residents and connect students with campus resources and support services.
  • Promote a community that supports student engagement and well-being.
• Supervision & Leadership
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff, including Resident Assistants (RAs) and Desk Assistants (DAs). May supervise Graduate Assistants (GAs) or other student staff.
  • Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and performance feedback to student staff.
  • Facilitate regular staff meetings and development sessions.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive Residence Life team environment.
• Operations & Administrative Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned residential communities, including facilities, safety, and security.
  • Coordinate housing processes such as check-in/check-out, room changes, and assignments in collaboration with Housing Operations.
  • Maintain accurate records related to occupancy, incidents, programming, and student interactions.
  • Assist with summer housing, camps, and conference operations.
• Student Conduct & Crisis Response
  • Serve in a rotating on-call duty schedule to respond to emergencies and crisis situations.
  • Enforce university policies and residence hall regulations through student conduct processes.
  • Mediate conflicts and address behavioral concerns among residents.
  • Provide support and referrals for students experiencing academic, personal, or social challenges.
• Departmental, Division & Professional Engagement
  • Participate in departmental, divisional, and university committees and initiatives.
  • Engage in professional development opportunities, including regional and national associations.
  • Support departmental programming, training, and strategic initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of experience in residence life or related areas, including: a) student staff supervision, b) Residence hall operations, and c) student development programming.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field.