Residence Life Coordinator (Part-time)

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Lamar State College-Port Arthur - Elizabethtown, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Elizabethtown, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Residence Life Coordinator (Part-time) is responsible for overseeing student residents in a 100-bed apartment-style housing facility at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. This role supports the administration and operation of student housing, fostering a positive learning environment and engaging living community. The Coordinator must live on-site at Seahawk Landing and is expected to work independently while maintaining effective relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student residents in a 100-bed apartment-style housing facility.
• Support the administration and operation of student housing.
• Provide an environment that supports the college's mission.
• Cultivate a positive learning environment and engaging living community.
• Directly supervise Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Recruit, select, and train Resident Assistants.
• Complete administrative paperwork and reports for students.
• Promote student housing to current and prospective students.
• Collaborate with Student Services, Student Activities, Campus Safety, and ITEX.
• Participate in college-wide recruitment events and campus visits.
• Provide support to student residents and mediate concerns or disagreements.
• Submit early alerts on students of concern.
• Serve as student conduct officer for housing violations and maintain conduct records.
• Conduct weekly walk-throughs and schedule meetings with RAs and ITEX.
• Develop student housing handbook and processes.
• Develop and present programs to students as required by the Dean of Student Services.
• Serve on an on-call rotation, being present in the residence hall two nights per week and two weekends per month.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working in higher education.
• One year of experience in a college student environment or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to work independently with little direction.
• Organizational skills in handling, directing, and prioritizing multiple assignments/projects.
• Proficient in e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity in facilitating workshops and training.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to triage and set priorities.
• Adaptability and flexibility in multi-tasking and responding to various issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Supervisory experience.
• Two years of experience in student housing or a similar environment.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $15.00/hour.
• Part-time work hours of 20 hours per week, plus on-call duties.