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Residence Life Coordinator - Student Affairs, Housing & Residence Life

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

University of Virginia
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

$45K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


University Of Virginia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

213th of 633 rated colleges and universities


Job description

UVa Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for a student facing role within Residence Life. The Residence Life Coordinator will lead, guide, and coach Senior Residents (SRs) who will in turn support our Resident Advisor (RAs). The RLC position is directly supervised by an Assistant Dean.
The University of Virginia's Housing & Residence Life's mission is to work collaboratively to create open, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self-governance and participation in their residential community.
With close to three million square feet of residential building space, Housing & Residence Life strives to create robust and vibrant residential communities. Specific living and learning programs include language immersion houses, three residential colleges, a comprehensive residential experience. Residential environments comprise a diverse range of architectural styles, including traditional residence halls, suite-style accommodations, and apartment complexes.
Residence Life Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, Coordinators will work towards developing, growing, and supporting the residential
experience.
  • Administrative support of programmatic initiatives within assigned residential communities, including program development guidance, purchasing, and budget management
  • Programmatic responsibility for cultivating a strong sense of community within assigned residential areas by mentoring student leaders and supporting student self-governance by providing training, resources, and leadership to enhance student engagement, foster connection, and promote a positive living experience.
  • Supervise 4 - 6 undergraduate Senior Residents and/or graduate Community Assistants directly; indirectly supervise 35-65 Resident Advisors (RAs)
  • Meet with residential students to provide resources and support by assisting in problem solving, roommate mediations, challenges, or concerns
  • Participate in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications
Required :
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Two years of experience
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and team members
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in building community, managing crisis, resolving conflicts, and promoting engagement.

Preferred :
  • A master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other related field is preferred
  • Two years of relevant experience in residence life, counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments is preferred
  • Supervision experience is preferred
  • Experience managing a budget or reconciling financial accounts is preferred
  • Experience being on-call within a housing & residence life setting is preferred

About the Position
This is an in-person, live-off position, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Housing & Residence Life office business hours are Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm. To support program needs, evening and weekend work may be required on occasions.
Temporary housing may be available to the successful candidate to help navigate a potential relocation to the area. The anticipated hiring range is $45,000-55,000/annually commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits . The Housing & Residence Life office business hours are Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm. To support program needs, evening and weekend work may be required on occasions.
Selected applicants will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration.
Application Information
Review of Applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential.
Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board ; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Complete an application with the following documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Reference Check Process
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required.
About UVA and the Community
To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA .
Contact
For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.
Job Profile
J2213 - Housing/Residence Life Professional 1
Career Stream and Level
Professional-P1
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .

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The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to shape the future of the nation.

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