"Residence Coordinator"

Residence Coordinator

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range:

$43,000 - $47,707

Vacancy Number:

E1489

Location of Workplace:

Main UNCW Campus

Home Department:

Housing and Residence Life - 40010

Division:

Student Affairs - 40000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington houses approximately 5200 students in a combination of residence halls, suites, and apartments. In order to facilitate a positive living experience on the campus, a variety of staff are necessary to carry out the responsibilities. Full-time professional staff, student residence hall staff, and facilities staff work to develop an atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth. It is the mission of the Department of Housing and Residence Life to appropriately challenge residents to develop to their full potential by supporting their educational and personal growth and development.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life strives to establish a satisfactory physical environment that emphasizes the utilization of human and material resources in an efficient manner. In order to facilitate each student's personal and academic growth, it is essential that a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment be provided. The Housing and Residence Life staff will maintain an environment that is conducive to educational excellence by providing academic support, educational opportunities, and challenges for individual residents. Opportunities for students to attain a greater appreciation and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences and opportunities for leadership and self-governance roles are integral to the on-campus experience.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

UNC Wilmington prides itself on providing a 'high touch' institutional setting for its students. As a result, the Residence Coordinator is expected to be familiar with their residents while providing support and mentoring through consistent student interactions. The Residence Coordinator is also tasked with creating a community of respect and inclusiveness centered on UNCW's 'Seahawk Respect Compact'.

The primary responsibilities as the Residence Coordinator include:

• Responsible for one of seven residential areas of between 400-660 residents.
• Supervises and evaluates 8 - 15 Residents Assistants, 1 graduate assistant, and indirectly 10 - 30 Desk Receptionists.
• Implements UNCW's co-curricular model to provide educational programming, intentional interactions, and a living community of learning, independence, and belonging.
• Serves as a rotating crisis management contact for 100 residential students.
• Functions as a university conduct officer in the Office of the Dean of Students adjudicating both housing and non-housing cases and ensures University Code of Conduct and HRL Community Standards are enforced/documented.
• Manages a budget ranging from $7000 - $35,000 and must possess an understanding of departmental budgeting processes.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues across the Division of Student Affairs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree in College Student Development, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling or related field.
• 1+ years of undergraduate or graduate staff experience in housing.
• Experience with supervising college students, staff training/development, student group advising, crisis management.
• Experience with budget management, operating 24/7 desks, facility management, handling/reporting Title IX situations, and working with University Police.
• Experience building relationships with students, supervising and supporting students.
• Ability to oversee hall programs and serve as the fiscal manager for the community.
• Ability to manage conflicts and crisis situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with campus partners.

Required Certifications or Licensures:

N/A

FTE:

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year:

12 Months

Type of Position:

Permanent

Job Posting Date:

02/16/2026

Posting Close Date:

3/9/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38576