Job Summary
The Residential Life Coordinator is a live-in position that works independently, under general supervision, to oversee 600 to 1400 co-educational students in a University Housing Services (UHS) complex and assists in the development and provision of all Residential Life activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in team planning, establishing goals and objectives to enhance the residential experience
- Execute departmental processes (. move-in, move-out, occupancy checks, room changes, assignments, in collaboration with UHS operation team
- Utilize online and desktop programs to manage facilities work orders, hall occupancy, and hall resources (StarRez)
- Monitor and / or administer student employee scheduling and payroll
- Provide leadership, direction, and support for educational initiatives under the Residential Curriculum Model, respond to individual resident needs and coordinate co-curricular programming to promotes departmental learning goals
- Assist in the collection of evaluation of student learning and satisfaction assessments to identify gaps and make improvements as needed
- Serve on at least (1) departmental committee to plan, execute and evaluate staff recruitment and training
- Assumes daily, evening, weekend and vacation on-call coverage that include both community and campus-wide responsibilities
- Respond as first on-campus professional level contact for crisis intervention and management for the residential community via a 24-hour on-call; notify department / campus staff members regarding crisis situations as applicable
- Co-supervise 21-36 Resident Advisors (RAs) and 1-2 Hall Office Coordinators (HOC)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
General knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques, and ability to listen and reason logicallyGeneral knowledge of group facilitation, oral presentation and public speaking skillsAbility to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate factual data and make oral or written presentations based on these dataAbility to maintain dignity and self-control in stressful situations; and ability to respond to emergency and crisis situationsAbility to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvementsAbility to advise students individually or in groups on routine matters, and general knowledge of principles of Individual and group behaviorAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, administrators, and private and public agenciesAbility to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agenciesStrong oral and written communication skillsExcellent customer service and public relations skillsRequired Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolutionTwo years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Education, Counseling or a related fieldResidence Hall Management experienceExperience providing education about Diverse PopulationsLeadership Program Development experienceStudent Conduct / Judicial Affairs experienceSupervision experienceExperience teaching and / or presenting educational workshopsCompensation
Classification : Student Services Professional II
Anticipated Hiring Range : $5,083 / month
CSU Hiring Range : $5,083 / month - $7,228 / month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the .
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :
ResumeLetter of InterestAll applicants must apply within the specified application period : August 11, 2025 through August 25, 2025 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
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