Residence Life Coordinator
Ashland University Correctional Education, Ashland, OH, United States
Position Title: Residence Life Coordinator
The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is a 9.5‑month live‑in position responsible for the overall administration and operation of several residential units, overseeing approximately 300–400 residential students and a varied staff of Resident Assistants (RAs). Duties include selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of the RA staff as well as on‑campus programming responsibilities. This position is integral to the Office of Student & Residence Life (OSRL) and is directly supervised by the Director of Residence Life.
Responsibilities
Oversee residential administrative processes, including opening/closing of residence halls, health and safety inspections, room changes, census reports, work orders, and on‑duty and crisis management responsibilities.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate a staff of Resident Assistants with an emphasis on student leadership, peer support, and team cohesion.
Provide regular one‑on‑one and group meetings to guide RA development and residential community.
Serve in a rotating on‑call system, providing after‑hours crisis response and support.
Assist with in‑service and staff training, and student leadership development initiatives.
Plan, implement, and assess programming based on Ashland University’s Division of Student Affairs and University student learning outcomes.
Uphold all university policies and facilitate educational student conduct meetings in accordance with the Ashland University Student Handbook and the Office of Student Conduct.
Assist with housing lotteries and room assignment procedures.
Meet with students experiencing personal and academic challenges and refer to appropriate campus partners.
Promote and build positive relationships with students across campus through engagement within residence halls.
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with key campus partners to increase the visibility of Residence Life professional staff and coordinate cross‑campus opportunities (e.g., Safety Services, Facilities & Building Services, Fraternity & Sorority Life, International Student Services, Admissions, Counseling, etc.) and join committees or task forces as necessary.
Actively contribute to office management, administrative tasks related to the front desk and its student staff, and all communications via Residence Life.
All other special projects and duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Live‑in residency and supervision of multiple residential units required.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and non‑traditional times.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
Serve as a responsible employee and Title IX mandatory reporter.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior residence life, student affairs, or higher education experience preferred.
Excellent customer service skills.
Familiarity with inclusive student development practices and wellness frameworks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Colleague, eRezLife, and the Microsoft Suite preferred.
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Responsibilities
Oversee residential administrative processes, including opening/closing of residence halls, health and safety inspections, room changes, census reports, work orders, and on‑duty and crisis management responsibilities.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate a staff of Resident Assistants with an emphasis on student leadership, peer support, and team cohesion.
Provide regular one‑on‑one and group meetings to guide RA development and residential community.
Serve in a rotating on‑call system, providing after‑hours crisis response and support.
Assist with in‑service and staff training, and student leadership development initiatives.
Plan, implement, and assess programming based on Ashland University’s Division of Student Affairs and University student learning outcomes.
Uphold all university policies and facilitate educational student conduct meetings in accordance with the Ashland University Student Handbook and the Office of Student Conduct.
Assist with housing lotteries and room assignment procedures.
Meet with students experiencing personal and academic challenges and refer to appropriate campus partners.
Promote and build positive relationships with students across campus through engagement within residence halls.
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with key campus partners to increase the visibility of Residence Life professional staff and coordinate cross‑campus opportunities (e.g., Safety Services, Facilities & Building Services, Fraternity & Sorority Life, International Student Services, Admissions, Counseling, etc.) and join committees or task forces as necessary.
Actively contribute to office management, administrative tasks related to the front desk and its student staff, and all communications via Residence Life.
All other special projects and duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Live‑in residency and supervision of multiple residential units required.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and non‑traditional times.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
Serve as a responsible employee and Title IX mandatory reporter.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior residence life, student affairs, or higher education experience preferred.
Excellent customer service skills.
Familiarity with inclusive student development practices and wellness frameworks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Colleague, eRezLife, and the Microsoft Suite preferred.
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