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Coordinator, Residential Life

Apply now Posting #: 5623
Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Staff, Residential Life

Position Title & Department:

 Coordinator, Residential Life; Residential Life
Posting #

5623

Department Description: In partnership with other university departments, we continually enhance our facilities, services and programs in order to provide a safe, inclusive living community and to create learning opportunities that support the holistic growth of each resident.
University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

The Residential Life Coordinator facilitates the success of Residential Life through administrative and budget management. Collaborates closely with Residential Facilities, Learning Communities, and New Student Onboarding to implement initiatives in support of the goals of the Learning Communities and New Student Onboarding. Assists with the recruitment, selection, and development of student leaders in the division of Student Affairs. Maintains Residential Life website, including pages dedicated to administrative processes (move in, move out, room changes, housing applications, etc), educational processes (housing areas, conflict coaching) and directory updates.  Actively engages Residential Life social media content (Facebook, Instagram, etc), in collaboration with the Residential Life professional staff. Periodically, this position may be asked to lead or contribute to either ad hoc or ongoing division/campus projects outside the scope of their day-to-day activities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative:                  

  • Initiate and coordinate annual legally-required live-on staff Residential Agreement process.  Collaborate with the Director of Personnel Resource Management for Student Affairs and the Office of General Counsel to ensure all current federal/state/local rules & regulations are accurately reflected.  Compiles, reviews, and submits timely collection of signed agreements, verification of rental/home-owner insurance compliance, and submits this information to Human Resources & Payroll for processing.
  • Determine and create reports for the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid to credit scholarships and meal plans for 80+ resident assistants and graduate assistants bi-annually.  Tracks and applies/removes scholarships and housing/meal plan credits for staffing changes that occur off-cycle.
  • Coordinates employee onboarding and offboarding for staff, administrators, and graduate students.
  • Coordinate with Parking Services and Campus Card Services to grant parking passes and meal plans to appropriate live-in staff.
  • Oversee management of supply and equipment inventory.
  • Coordinate key processes related to emergency preparedness: business continuity maintenance, evacuation signage, and live-in staff emergency bag inventory and replenishment, etc.
  • Provide training and instruction for professional staff members on departmental processes, software, and initiatives.
  • Manage Advising Support Console Cases through Salesforce for Orientation and Transfer Registration.
  • Perform appointment scheduling, calendar management, phone and email communication for a staff of approximately 15 professional staff.
  • Manage all space and facilities requests through EMS for all common residential facilities and surrounding areas; represents Residential Life on the University Scheduling committee.
  • Contribute to or lead additional division/campus projects outside of typical duties to help further accomplish student or organizational goals. Additional assignments may be seasonal, ad hoc or ongoing, depending on the project.

Student Affairs Initiative Implementation:

  • Lead and coordinate logistical elements of Fall and Spring Orientation Programs in direct support of the Associate Director for Residential Administration, and in collaboration with the Learning Communities, Academic Affairs, and partner offices in Student Affairs.
  • Support the Assistant Dean of Students to execute the Fall and Spring Torero Circle Onboarding Initiative through recruiting and training 300+ staff and student leaders, and organizing 1,000+ new students to participate in a living learning community small group experience focused on belonging and well-being.
  • Coordinate the creation of LLC student welcome packages containing critical information from various campus offices and services meant for all new first-year and transfer students to support the integration of LLCs within the Residence Halls.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director of Residential Administration in recruiting, organizing, and training the Radical Hospitality Team.
  • Support logistical coordination of Transfer Summer Registration Days, Fall and Spring Transfer Learning Communities Showcase, Spring Living Learning Communities Showcase, and other large scale divisional events.

Student Leader Recruitment, Selection and Development:

  • Support the Student Leader Recruitment & Training Committee (SLR&T) and carry out the charges of:
    • Coordinating and implementing the recruitment and selection of key campus student leaders - Commuter Assistants, OLE! Team, Resident Assistants, Transfer Scholastic Assistants, and Scholastic Assistants.
    • Designing and implementing training sessions to achieve common learning outcomes for key student leader groups - Associated Student Government, Commuter Assistants, OLE! Team, Resident Assistants, Transfer Scholastic Assistants, and Scholastic Assistants.
  • Coordinate and oversee  the use of the online platform for student leader training purposes.
  • Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate student summer staff for Residential Life, Onboarding, and Learning Communities.
  • Support Resident Assistants in onboarding new first year students during the pre-arrival period, OLE! Weekend, and Spring orientation.
  • Organize and host bi-annual recognition gatherings for Residential Life, Learning Communities and Commuter Common’s student leaders.

Marketing:                                        

  • Maintain Residential Life website, including pages dedicated to administrative processes (move in, move out, room changes, housing applications, etc), educational processes (housing areas, conflict coaching) and directory updates.
  • Oversight of Residential Life social media content (Facebook, Instagram, etc), in collaboration with the Residential Life professional staff.
  • Review and approve marketing materials from outside Residential Life for posting within residential communities (printed flyers, digital postings, etc).
  • Coordinate copy and printing requests for department-wide initiatives (housing applications, move in/out, health & safety checks, etc).

Budget:  

  • Manage and maintain all budgets for Residential Life - including tracking spending, reconciling budgets, and assessing departmental budget needs.
  • Provide monthly budget reports to Residential Education, to support spending alignment.
  • Conduct bi-annual assessment of budget vs. actual spending with emphasis on tracking alignment with expressed departmental/divisional/university outcomes and priorities.
  • Provide training, manuals, and assistance for departmental and programmatic spending and reconciliation.
  • Manage requisition and purchase order requests for all programs and needs in Residential Life.
  • Coordinate all travel arrangements for Residential Life ensuring alignment with all applicable University policies.

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • The employee will be expected to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends for peak demand times (e.g. move-in, orientation, student leader training, etc)

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (1 year of experience = 2 years of education) required.
  • Three years of experience in administrative support and budget management required.
  • Two years of experience in implementing large scale programming required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in counseling, higher education/student affairs leadership, or related field preferred.
  • Experience working in Residential Life or Higher Education preferred.
  • Experience advising college students preferred.

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work some nights and weekends throughout the year, as scheduled or as work needs require
  • Excellent communication skills; possess the ability to expertly communicate in writing.
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (all applications) and G-Suite.
  • Ability to learn and use various software and database systems that are integral to the work of the position
  • Articulate monthly budgets clearly and comprehensively.
  • Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students and parents.
  • Possess the ability to apply various organizational skills in order to prioritize workload effectively, satisfy deadlines under time pressure situations, and work on multiple concurrent tasks.
  • Is flexible and composed in a versatile work environment with evolving work situations.
  • Cooperate as a team member with all offices performing duties essential to the achievement of efficient delivery of education.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, students and the families.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all offices performing duties essential to the achievement of delivering an excellent first year experience.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback to faculty, staff, and students during the event planning process to ensure events are student-centered.
  • Possess thorough knowledge of general office practices and procedures and very good business English and proofreading skills.
  • Assume responsibility, address problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions and interacting with diverse personalities and populations.
  • Ability to develop and use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty and resourcefulness.
  • Familiarity with Catholic higher education and willingness to support the Catholic mission and vision of the University.
Posting Salary:

$24.13 - $29.00 per hour; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:
Resume and Cover Letter Required

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review.  If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.

 
Additional Details:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: June 27, 2026

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

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