Residence Life Coordinator

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres, UWG is a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta.

Serving approximately 16,000+ students and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student‑centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts.

UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post‑graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally.

Dedicated to creating a first‑choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University’s mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Residence Life Coordinator

UWG Recruiting Location

Regular

Full‑Time

295489

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is an educator who provides direction for student learning and academic success by managing a residence hall and coordinating the administrative, supervisory, and programmatic efforts, as well as adjudication of lower‑level conduct cases, for an educational area encompassing one building housing up to 350 students. As a live‑in staff member of University Housing, the RLC develops comfortable living and learning communities that foster academic success.

This is achieved by assisting individuals with personal needs and concerns, supervising student graduate and support staff, and advising student leadership groups. The position serves in an on‑call duty rotation with multiple other professional staff members, serving as crisis response for more than 2,800 residential students. It is responsible for the oversight of our Village Community, comprised primarily of Fraternity/Sorority and other student‑organization housing, and requires nights and weekend work due to social events within the community.

• Community Oversight & Engagement – Provides direct oversight of the Village Community, which includes Fraternity/Sorority housing and other student organization‑affiliated residences. Develops strong relationships with chapter leadership and advisors, supports community standards, and attends regular meetings and events. This responsibility includes frequent evening and weekend commitments tied to social and organizational functions.
• Residential Education & Academic Success – Develops and implements educational initiatives that support academic achievement, holistic student development, and community engagement. Promotes learning opportunities through advising student leadership groups, supporting Living‑Learning Communities, and collaborating on university‑wide student success programs.
• Staff Supervision & Student Support – Recruits, trains, and supervises graduate and student staff, providing ongoing development and performance feedback. Provides individual student support through regular interactions, referrals, and follow‑up, fostering an inclusive and supportive residential environment.
• Operations, Conduct, & Crisis Management – Coordinates administrative…