Residence Hall Coordinator
Company:
San Diego State University
Job Location:
San Diego, California
Category:
Residence Life and Housing
Type:
Full-Time
The Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) provides leadership, management, and oversight of a student residential community housing approximately 350-800 students within the Residential Education Office at San Diego State University. Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Education, the RHC is responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and developmentally focused living-learning environment that supports student success, retention, and well-being. This live-in position supervises and…
develops a team of Resident Advisors or Community Assistants, oversees daily operations of a residential facility, manages student conduct processes, responds to crises, and collaborates with campus partners to support a vibrant residential experience aligned with the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a residential community by promoting student engagement, accountability, and inclusive community standards.
- Supervise, train, evaluate, and support a team of 8-22 Resident Advisors or Community Assistants, including recruitment and ongoing staff development.
- Oversee administrative and operational functions of a residence hall or apartment complex, including facilities coordination, security, desk operations, reporting, and housing processes.
- Serve as a Conduct Coordinator and University Judicial Officer, addressing behavioral concerns, adjudicating cases, and promoting student learning and responsibility.
- Participate in a 24-hour on-call duty rotation, responding to student crises and emergencies and coordinating with campus and community partners.
Why Join Us?
- Play a direct role in shaping a dynamic residential community that supports student success, belonging, and holistic development.
- Gain significant leadership and supervisory experience managing professional-level responsibilities in a complex residential environment.
- Live and work on campus in a furnished apartment with meals provided when dining services are open.
- Build strong partnerships across campus while developing expertise in student conduct, crisis response, and community development.
- Join a mission-driven team committed to equity, inclusion, and excellence within a large public university.
If you are passionate about residential education, student development, and creating supportive campus communities, apply now to become a Residence Hall Coordinator at San Diego State University.
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Position Information
- This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment.
- This appointment is for an 11/12 pay-plan position, renewable for up to three years total. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months, with June 2027 as the anticipated off month.
- This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
- Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
- The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
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