Eastern Kentucky University
Title: Residence Hall Coordinator
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 77R000 - University Housing
Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade:
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Tyler Anderson-Majors
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Position Type:
Full-Time, Live-In
Position Summary:
The Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) plays a critical role in the administration and management of a comprehensive housing program. The RHC is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a residence hall or group of residence halls, which house 250 to 700 residents. This position involves staff supervision, building management, process administration, and general departmental responsibilities while implementing a residential curriculum that fosters student growth, community building, and engagement. The RHC reports directly to an Associate Director of Residence Life.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: One year of experience is required
Licensure & Certifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in student affairs or residence life programming.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
• Must reside in the assigned residence hall.
• Be available for on-call responsibilities during weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree Preferred
• Experience in a live-in professional role within a university housing program.
• Familiarity with student conduct policies and residence life best practices.
• Previous experience in staff supervision or leadership roles.
• Proficiency with eRezLife, StarRez, WebTMA, Lenel.
Job Duties:
- 25% - Serve as the primary point of contact for departmental processes, occupancy management, and high-level facility and maintenance concerns within the assigned residential community. - (Essential)