Coordinator, Student Staffing

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University
Coordinator, Student Staffing
Posting Number: 2026516
Location: San Marcos
Department: DHRL Administration
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $3,901.00 - $4,166.67
Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration or related field.
• 1 year of full-time work experience in student housing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent logistical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience with retention and student success programming.
• Experience managing large-scale staff recruitment and hiring processes.

Job Description:
The Coordinator for Student Staffing will work to support recruitment efforts throughout the fall, spring, and summer semesters for Resident Assistants (RAs) within Housing and Residential Life. The primary role of this position is to provide support to the Assistant Director for Staff Recruitment. The coordinator will be responsible for managing the undergraduate recruitment, hiring, and re-hiring processes for new and returning candidates. The Student Staffing Coordinator will assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive onboarding experience for RA staff, including RA Information Sessions and RA Kickoff.

Job Duties:

RA STAFF RECRUITMENT

• Assist with planning and coordinating the RA selection process which includes, marketing/advertising, communication, application process, interviews, offers/rejections, alternate RA, and RA Kick-off.
• Assist with selection for each RA recruitment cycle (Fall, Spring, and Summer), including overseeing scheduling, communication, and logistics.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director for Staff Recruitment to manage RA vacancies and candidate waitlists throughout academic year.
• Assist the Assistant Director for Staff Recruitment in the creation of processes and initiatives related to RA selection.
• Maintain records of application, performance history, and roster for all undergraduate RA staff.
• Manage background checks, student conduct checks, and GPA checks for all current and incoming RAs.

ADMINISTRATION

• Schedule meetings, book rooms, and manage logistics such as A/V needs, catering, etc.
• Manage the scheduling, preparation, logistics, and facilitation of special events/programs and meetings.
• Oversee the uniform/t-shirt/name badge ordering, distribution, and inventory for RA staff.
• Submit requests for and maintain records of the following: background checks, student conduct checks, and GPA checks for all RAs.
• Manage and respond to internal and external emails through the to the Resident Assistant Email account in a timely manner, keeping confidentiality as needed.

ONBOARDING & TRAINING

• Assist with creating presentations and facilitating training sessions for various levels of staff regarding staff recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Design, execute, and assess student staff training and onboarding initiatives.
• Assist with developing, disseminating, and training on RA recruitment procedures for the department of Housing and Residential Life.

DEPARTMENTAL AND DIVISIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

• Serve as a liaison with campus stakeholders within student employment and leadership opportunities within the Division of Student Success.
• Collaborate with a variety of campus partners including: the Office of Admissions, the Career Center, Student Involvement and Engagement, and Student Health among others.
• Contribute to and actively participate in strategic planning, unit goal setting, data/assessment efforts, and determining community staffing priorities and initiatives.
• Other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 05/07/2026
Job Close Date: 05/25/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56837

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56837 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.