Residence Life Coordinator

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Full Consideration Date

03/06/2026

Job Description

Primary Function: Oversees the day-to-day operations of two–three residential facilities and creates a comprehensive residential experience in their buildings; recruits, selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates residence hall staff (undergraduate and/or graduate) and oversees their daily responsibilities and development; coordinates the residence hall conduct process for their buildings; chairs and serves on various departmental and university committees; engages in personal interactions with students and is visible within their communities;

provides leadership, mentorship, and support to students; serves in a rotating on‑call capacity for the residence hall system; communicates pertinent information to other departments on campus; and manages administrative items within the hall including the residence hall budget.

Qualifications: Master’s degree required. Spring 2026 graduates will be considered. Degree must be conferred prior to start date. At least one academic year of university residence hall leadership experience at a post‑undergraduate or graduate student level; and strong written and oral communication, administrative and organizational skills required. Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling or related field preferred. Student experience will be considered.

Frequent evening and weekend work will be necessary.

Position Details

Job Category:
Professional and Scientific
Type of Position:
Term
Service

Schedule:

Calendar Year
Residence Life Coordinators are 12‑month, full‑time, live‑in, professional staff members.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted by March 6, 2026, to be considered for this position.

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• Resume
• Cover Letter

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Compensation And Benefits

$45,000 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 116
Pay Basis:
Salary
Furnished two‑bedroom apartment
All access meal plan
Live in Partner Policy
Pets Allowed: two “caged” pets (birds, hamsters, etc.); OR up to two (2) cats/dogs

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All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.