Residence Life Coordinator
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, United States
Overview
Position Title
Residence Life Coordinator
Position Summary
The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the oversight of day-to-day housing operations, along with the Residence Life Leadership Team, to ensure a safe, healthy, and educational atmosphere for students. The position also oversees after-hours and weekend programming for students and participates in the Administrator-on-Call duty rotation. The Residence Life Coordinator reports to the Director of Residence Life. This is a live-on-campus position.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s
Great Colleges to Work For
based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and
Brainpower Connection
discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more. Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Responsibilities
Supervise Student Employees: Select, recruit, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants and student employees; manage programming efforts for resident students; oversee duty schedules and office assistant schedules.
Maintenance and Building Aesthetics: Identify, report, and follow-up with maintenance issues in the building; ensure all bulletin boards and signage are up-to-date and educational; ensure all areas including hall furniture are clean and in good condition.
Programming: Review program proposals submitted by Resident Assistants; supervise after-hours and weekend programs; collaborate with other departments to develop innovative programming to enhance the residential experience; ensure programming supplies and building supplies are ordered, purchased, and delivered in a timely manner; assess programming initiatives and create reports of all programs occurring in the residence halls.
Student Experience: Follow-up with intentional interactions of concern with resident students; ensure all students experience exceptional customer service in housing interactions; supervise health and safety checks and fire drills; connect students to resources offered at UIW.
Housing Operations: Assist with campus visit days, move-in/move-out days; oversee social media accounts and follow-up with communication; assist with assessing and reporting housing interactions (office visits, calls, emails, social media).
Incident Response: Respond to and assess behavioral and social issues/incidents in the residence halls; follow-up with students involved; report incidents in Maxient System; collaborate with Campus Police in incident response.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment; versatile in working independently and within a team; excellent writing and analytical skills; computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to effectively learn and use DSX and Banner; proficiency with events planning and execution; ability to maintain FERPA and confidentiality guidelines; ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education : Bachelor’s Degree.
Required Work Experience : One (1) year of experience working with college students; one (1) year of experience supervising and/or leading staff or student groups/teams; one (1) year of experience with event and/or activity planning.
Preferred Qualifications : Residence Life and/or Student Affairs experience; experience working with international students; bilingual in Spanish.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations : Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
Work Hours
Flexible hours assigned Monday through Friday based on shifting needs of the department.
Examples of assigned shifts: 9am to 6pm, 1pm to 9pm, etc.
Work hours will include some nights, holidays, and weekends.
Physical Demands
Ability to drive a golf cart; lift up to 15 lbs for event setup/teardown; reach overhead, bend, and squat to retrieve event materials; push/pull event carts up to 60 lbs; actively engage in events for extended periods; access all floors in residence halls; move about campus and event venues to engage students and attend meetings.
Posting Details
Posting Number
AS2252PO
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date
06/01/2026
Reports to
Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations
Salary
$43,500 Annualized
Open Date
04/23/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Legal and Other
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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Position Title
Residence Life Coordinator
Position Summary
The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the oversight of day-to-day housing operations, along with the Residence Life Leadership Team, to ensure a safe, healthy, and educational atmosphere for students. The position also oversees after-hours and weekend programming for students and participates in the Administrator-on-Call duty rotation. The Residence Life Coordinator reports to the Director of Residence Life. This is a live-on-campus position.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s
Great Colleges to Work For
based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and
Brainpower Connection
discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more. Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Responsibilities
Supervise Student Employees: Select, recruit, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants and student employees; manage programming efforts for resident students; oversee duty schedules and office assistant schedules.
Maintenance and Building Aesthetics: Identify, report, and follow-up with maintenance issues in the building; ensure all bulletin boards and signage are up-to-date and educational; ensure all areas including hall furniture are clean and in good condition.
Programming: Review program proposals submitted by Resident Assistants; supervise after-hours and weekend programs; collaborate with other departments to develop innovative programming to enhance the residential experience; ensure programming supplies and building supplies are ordered, purchased, and delivered in a timely manner; assess programming initiatives and create reports of all programs occurring in the residence halls.
Student Experience: Follow-up with intentional interactions of concern with resident students; ensure all students experience exceptional customer service in housing interactions; supervise health and safety checks and fire drills; connect students to resources offered at UIW.
Housing Operations: Assist with campus visit days, move-in/move-out days; oversee social media accounts and follow-up with communication; assist with assessing and reporting housing interactions (office visits, calls, emails, social media).
Incident Response: Respond to and assess behavioral and social issues/incidents in the residence halls; follow-up with students involved; report incidents in Maxient System; collaborate with Campus Police in incident response.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment; versatile in working independently and within a team; excellent writing and analytical skills; computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to effectively learn and use DSX and Banner; proficiency with events planning and execution; ability to maintain FERPA and confidentiality guidelines; ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education : Bachelor’s Degree.
Required Work Experience : One (1) year of experience working with college students; one (1) year of experience supervising and/or leading staff or student groups/teams; one (1) year of experience with event and/or activity planning.
Preferred Qualifications : Residence Life and/or Student Affairs experience; experience working with international students; bilingual in Spanish.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations : Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
Work Hours
Flexible hours assigned Monday through Friday based on shifting needs of the department.
Examples of assigned shifts: 9am to 6pm, 1pm to 9pm, etc.
Work hours will include some nights, holidays, and weekends.
Physical Demands
Ability to drive a golf cart; lift up to 15 lbs for event setup/teardown; reach overhead, bend, and squat to retrieve event materials; push/pull event carts up to 60 lbs; actively engage in events for extended periods; access all floors in residence halls; move about campus and event venues to engage students and attend meetings.
Posting Details
Posting Number
AS2252PO
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date
06/01/2026
Reports to
Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations
Salary
$43,500 Annualized
Open Date
04/23/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Legal and Other
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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