Position Overview

The Residential Coordinator (RC) is a 10-month, live-in professional staff member responsible for fostering an inclusive, student-centered residential community while supporting the operational functions of campus housing. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Residential Education, the RC balances community development, crisis response, student support, and RA supervision with administrative responsibilities related to occupancy management, housing assignments, and residential facilities coordination.

At Sarah Lawrence College, where close faculty-student mentorship, intellectual exploration, and creative engagement define the student experience, the RC plays a critical role in cultivating a residential environment that reflects the College’s commitment to community engagement, safety and belonging.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $48,500 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, a one-bedroom on campus apartment available year-round, including utilities is part of the compensation for this role along with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for on-campus professional development with other student affairs departments. This is a one-year appointment, renewable for up to three years and based on satisfactory performance and institutional need.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and mentor a team of Resident Advisors, providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring effective execution of residential programs.
• Facilitate administrative tasks such as student engagement activities, health and safety inspections, wellness checks, budget management, and mediation of student concerns.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support programming that addresses student needs and fosters community engagement, while upholding Sarah Lawrence’s Principles of Mutual Respect.
• Serve as a primary hearing officer for student conduct cases, ensuring fairness and adherence to campus policies.
• In coordination with other RC’s maintain consistent weekly office hours in the Student Life Suite to provide student support, facilitate wellness initiatives, and address community concerns.
• Participate in the primary on-call rotation, managing crises and making informed decisions to safeguard student welfare, with a focus on cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Work with members of the Residential Life team with the opening and closing of the residence halls, housing selection and placement process, conduct room inspections and assist with facilities reporting and follow-up.
• Attend and participate in weekly and monthly meetings within Student Affairs including Residential Life staff meetings, Student Life and campus safety teams to discuss incident management, student trends, and community needs.
• Partner with Student Life team to support and help coordinate campus-wide events and activities, such as new student and transfer orientations, Residence hall move in, welcome week events, and large scale campus wide programs and events.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Student Affairs departments, including Health Services, Title IX, and the Office of Spiritual Life.
• Regularly engage in campus events and community activities to strengthen relationships with students and promote residential engagement.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Housing Operations & Administrative Support

• Recruit, onboard and train Green Team student leaders responsible for opening week move in support.
• Assist with housing assignments, occupancy management, and room changes.
• Support housing selection processes and related communications.
• In coordination with Residential Life Team assist with hall openings, closings, break housing, and transition periods ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication with residents.
• Support Housing Operations by organizing information sessions, managing communication related to housing room selection processes and executing administrative duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain accurate housing records and databases.
• Support assessment efforts and contribute to data collection related to occupancy and student satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in student affairs, residential life, or a related field including work done in an undergraduate position.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor student staff, with a focus on fostering inclusive and supportive environments.
• Strong administrative skills, including experience with budget management and event planning.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proactive and thorough approach.
• Familiarity with community standards and a commitment to upholding policies that promote safety and mutual respect.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in community building and supporting student well-being through proactive initiatives.
• Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion programming or training.
• Strong technical proficiency, including the use of databases and the ability to manage spreadsheets.
• Comfort working in a residential, live-in setting and navigating overlapping responsibilities effectively.