Residence Hall Coordinator

Title: Residence Hall Coordinator

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External – minimum 7 days

Department: 77R100 – Student Life

Division: 5R1000 – Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Contact Person: Lauren Mountain

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Residence Hall Coordinators serve as vital contributors to the administration and management of a comprehensive housing program with primary duties situated in one residence hall of 250 – 700 residents, some of which house living learning communities. The RHC is responsible for the daily operations of a residence hall or group of residence halls including building management, process administration, and general departmental responsibilities.
The RHC position is responsible for implementing our residential curriculum that focuses on providing growth, enhancing perspective and building community while keeping students engaged.
Each RHC is responsible for the selection and supervision of student staff members. The RHC position reports directly to an Associate Director for Residence Life. Residence Hall Coordinators are required to live in their assigned hall.
Working for EKU Housing and Residence Life affords you the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students while being surrounded by a supportive community of other professionals. EKU Housing and Residence Life provides ample opportunities for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: One year of successful residence life experience and an in-depth knowledge of theories and practices within the field of college student personnel, student affairs, and/or housing and residence life.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters’ Degree preferred.

Job Duties:

• 25% – Serve as point of contact within the assigned residential community for departmental processes, occupancy management, and high-level maintenance and facility issues – (Essential)
• 20% – Maintain presence in assigned residence hall and develop an inclusive and engaged residential community in accordance to the departmental residential curriculum – (Essential)
• 15% – Provide on-scene response to campus situations utilizing departmental protocol and procedures – (Essential)
• 10% – Manage the disciplinary processes and address student conduct issues in the residence hall. – (Essential)
• 25% – Supervise student staff through weekly staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, regular evaluations, and departmental performance management process – (Essential)
• 5% – Participate in assigned departmental committees and responsibilities – (Essential)

Funding Source: Auxiliary

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.