Graduate Residence Coordinator-Residence Life (SPRING 2027)
Job no:494145 Position type:Acad Grad Asst Professional Location:Norman Division/Equivalent: University of Oklahoma School/Unit: Executive Affairs Department/Office: Student Affairs Categories:Student
Graduate Residence Coordinators (GRCs) are live-in graduate assistants responsible for supporting the residential experience for OU students. GRCs assist Residence Life Coordinators in establishing a positive living-learning environment aligned with the department's educational priorities. The role encompasses student development, crisis response, programming, advising, and administrative tasks.
All GRCs will:
Live in and provide leadership within a university residential community.
Maintain a visible presence and be available to students in a residential environment.
Provide support and referrals to students regarding their academic, social, and personal wellbeing.
Support and mentor student staff in their roles. Assist with the selection and training of RAs.
Foster an environment that promotes respect, inclusion, and dignity for all individuals.
Ensure administrative practices align with departmental functions.
Manage crisis situations while serving on an on-call duty rotation.
Aid in the opening and closing of residential communities. Assist with move in operations
Serve on departmental committees and task forces.
Perform other duties as assigned.
COMMUNITY GRC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Co-supervise a student staff team of 13–25 RAs.
Conduct regular building walkthroughs to assess and address community needs. Mediate roommate and group-related conflicts.
Oversee community desk operations.
Act as a housing and university hearing officer for lower-level conduct cases, as needed.
Serve as a point of contact in the absence of the Residence Life Coordinator.
Benefits:
Tuition waiver up to 20 hours per calendar year* based on graduate program
Health insurance through graduate school (optional, paid for by student) Professional development and travel opportunities Furnished on-campus apartment during employment period Potential option for summer employment
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree.
Must be a current OU Graduate Student in the Spring 2027 semester.
Will be required to supply a Spring 2027 OU class schedule prior to beginning work
Required Attachments:
Resume
Cover letter
Class schedule (If you haven't enrolled yet, please attach a word document that details when you will be enrolling for Spring 2027)
Department Preferences:
Previous professional or student employment experience in Residence Life
Graduate studies emphasis in student affairs, higher education leadership, human relations, or similar fields
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
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