Residence Life Coordinator

Position Summary

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) position at Grinnell College is part of a two-year career development track. The RLC is a student-centered, collaborative, and intentional educator who supervises student staff and manages a residential learning community of approximately 250 students. The Residence Life Coordinator is - first and foremost - a residential educator responsible for creating and sustaining a community of learners that reside in a self-governing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is energized by the opportunity to grow as a generalist in Student Affairs and help shape a thriving department focused on student learning and achievement.

Residence Life Coordinator responsibilities include day-to-day management of a residential community of approximately 250 students, supervision of 9-14 high-achieving student staff, assistance with GCORE the residence life curriculum, innovation program planning and implementation, personal and group advising, cooperative management of residential facilities, facilitation of the Grinnell College First Year Experience course for those with a Masters Degree, and serving in an on‑call and crisis response rotation.

This is a 12-month position with a salary of $48,000.

• Leadership training, advising and development
• Administration
• On‑call and crisis response

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.