Residential Learning Coordinator

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The salary range for this position is $42,000.00 - $45,888.00.

Residential Learning Coordinator

$42,000.00 - $45,888.00

Johnson Halls

Facilitate student learning and development; coordinate residential curriculum model in residence halls; manage administrative functions in two designated residence halls. (There is typically a four‑year limit of service as a Residential Learning Coordinator at Ball State)

• Develop and implement intentional learning experiences through implementation of the Residential Curriculum in the residence hall.
• Advise, counsel, and establish rapport with students to assist them in adjusting to residence hall living in particular and college life in general. Assist students in developing healthy relationships with their roommate and the residence hall community in general. Refer residents to appropriate University or Community resources.
• Collaborate with the Residential Learning Team in developing residential learning communities.
• Select, train, advise and supervise six to eight Resident Assistants; train, advise and supervise Assistant Residential Learning Coordinator.
• Exercise general supervision over main hall desk operation for the hall; coordinate student related programs for residence hall desk operations.
• Hire, train, and supervise twelve to sixteen student desk and night staff employees.
• Work with supervised staff to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a healthy and safe environment; build and maintain an atmosphere to promote self‑discipline and respect for others through upholding and enforcing university policies.
• Perform administrative duties to maintain an efficient, functioning residence hall; tasks include assigning rooms, controlling keys, maintaining records, and preparing necessary requisitions and reports for other university departments.
• Respond to emergency situations in an efficient and effective manner to ensure the safety and well‑being of residents.
• Monitor the condition of facilities; recommend repairs or alterations as needed.
• Support and advise hall council and other student groups regarding planning, budgeting, and implementing student experiential learning activities.
• Participate in the overall planning of the total residence hall program; work closely with other housing area personnel in carrying out programs and services; support the development of budget requests.
• Establish relationships with other departments within Student Affairs and the university; assume a leadership position within the department through committee work, activities, liaison work with other departments, and professional and staff in‑service activities.
• Teach academic course for students interested in student affairs work in residence halls.
• Support summer operations, including orientation, conferences, committee work and other operations.
• Work irregular hours; may be called upon to respond to hall events and emergencies as needed. Serve in on‑call duty rotation for a designated area on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution conferred by July 31, 2026.
• Residence hall administration or other related experience.
• Must be available to begin work on July 1, 2026.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in discipline represented within student affairs administration or related field.
• At least one year full‑time experience in residence hall administration or a related field. P3 management experience, student affairs experience, or other related experience preferred.

Please provide three professional references at the time of application who can verify your housing experience.

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• Resume

• Cover Letter detailing your qualifications for the position.

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