Iowa State University
Education
ResidenceHallCoordinator
“Residence Hall Coordinator at Iowa State University. Skills: Student support, Staff supervision, Crisis response, Operational coordination. Support student success and well-being. Administer the residential conduct process”
What You'll Achieve.
Creating engaging, and supportive living environments where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally; Support student success; Uphold community standards; Ensure smooth day-to-day residence life operations; Enhance student engagement; Connect residents with appropriate resources; Ensure smooth transitions for residents and staff; Support safe, well-functioning residential environments
Industry & Context.
Live-in position, Serve on a duty rotation, On-call leadership for student concerns, facilities issues, and crisis situations, Accessible during evenings and weekends as scheduled, Fixed term position with expectation for renewal based on funding, Immigration sponsorship is not available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree, Strong verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, Legally authorized to work in the U. S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Nice to Have
Demonstrated leadership experience within a college or university environment, Experience serving as a Resident Assistant (RA) or Graduate Assistant (GA), Proven experience supervising staff and students, including recruitment, selection, and training, Experience engaging with and supporting student populations, including involvement with academic initiatives, student organization advising, and student conduct processes, Experience in crisis intervention and/or serving as a front-line responder to complex or high-impact incidents
What You'll Do.
Support student success and well-being
Administer the residential conduct process
Supervise and develop student staff
Coordinate residence life operations
Manage administrative and operational responsibilities
Respond to emergencies and serve on a duty rotation
Maintain working relationships with facilities and service teams
Contribute to departmental initiatives and summer operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with campus partners including academic departments, Learning Communities, and student support services; Maintain working relationships with facilities and service teams including dining, custodial, maintenance, and administrative services
Communication Scope
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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