Residence Life Coordinator

Overview

Job Title: Residence Life Coordinator
Location: Columbia, SC
Department: SAAS Residence Life Employees
College/Division: Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Posting Number: STA
00968PO25
Job Family: Residential Living
Job Function: Residential Life
USC Market

Title:

Residential Life Coordinator
Link To USC Market

Title:

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./144588
Job Level: P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title): Residence Life Coordinator
State/

Location:

Columbia, Richland County

Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; must be available to work outside normal hours; must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs
Basis: 12 months

Advertised Salary Range: $43,500 - $48,067
Approved Starting Salary: $43,500

Advertised

Job Summary:


Residence Life Coordinator. The position is responsible for facilitating the residence life program by supervising residence hall operations and staff; coordinating programs that foster personal wellness and community development among student residents.

• Supervision of Resident Assistant Staff
• Support for student learning and development
• Residential program development and implementation
• Administration and building management
• Crisis management
• Student counseling
• Advising student groups

• Apartment style housing in the Residence Hall you will supervise
• Competitive Salary + Benefits
• 15 Paid Vacation Days
• 15 Paid Sick Days
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Work-Life-Balance:
  Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week
• Engaging and collaborative environment
• Residence Halls close to USC Horseshoe with nearby amenities

• Job Related Minimum Required
  
  Education And Experience:
  
  Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2+ years of related experience (may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience)

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or related field
• Prior residence hall experience preferred
• Teaching experience preferred

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Training/teaching abilities in a work setting
• Inter-personal skills and genuine concern for others
• Ability to organize and work with student groups
• Managerial skills to supervise staff
• Ability to work with faculty, parents, and other staff
• Ability to pass required criminal background check

• Community Enhancement:
  Create inclusive, supportive communities; lead with care; supervise hall staff; engage with residents to support involvement and leadership opportunities
• Supervision:
  Recruitment, selection, and evaluation of Resident Assistants; deliver training; supervise break housing and summer staff
• Administrative and Building/Area Management:
  Complete reports; monitor occupancy; manage desk operations; conduct health and safety inspections; coordinate openings/closings; manage budgets; support recruitment initiatives
• Other Duties:
  Perform additional duties as assigned; participate in departmental and division teams
• Essential Function:
  Yes

• Essential Function:
  Yes
• Percentage Of Time: 30
• Safety/Security:
  No
• Hazardous Weather:
  Not specified
• Number Of Vacancies: 1
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  07/01/2026
• Job Open Date: 12/15/2025
• Job Close Date: 01/29/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  No

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five business days on our job website. After five business days, positions can be closed at the department’s discretion. This site is updated regularly. If review of qualifications leads to pursuing candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are accepting applications submitted by January 29, 2026.

• Benefits include Health and Life Insurance, Retirement Programs, Paid Tuition, Dependent Scholarships, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development Opportunities

Quicklink for Posting: /200025

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