Residential Education Coordinator for New Student Communities
Job Details
Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Residential Education Coordinator for New Student Communities opportunity.
Total Compensation
- Salary: Salary range begins at $55,000
- Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year's Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access.
Work Location: On-Site.
About the Position
Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, the Residential Education Coordinator for New Student Communities (REC-NS) is responsible for the planning and implementation of residential education for our new students (first-years and transfers) in concert with Customs, the College's unique first-year residential curriculum. The REC-NS plays a key role in shaping the Haverford residential experience through oversight and support of the College's live-in student staff model (Residential Community Advisors or RCAs). As such, the REC-NS lives in campus housing as part of the role and is provided a furnished, one-bedroom apartment.
The REC-NS partners with the REC for Returning Student Communities (REC-RS) to create and sustain a residential education program that encourages student and community engagement while developing a supportive living and learning environment.
Providing coordination and support for all aspects of residential life, both operational and programmatic, the position provides a unique opportunity to promote and foster student development within the College's student self-governance and Honor Code-based residential living structure.
Primary Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities (50%)
- Oversee the implementation and ongoing efforts of the RCA Program (on-hall student staff members) including regular supervisory meetings and program planning and purchasing
- Coordinate the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and training of live-in student staff (Residential Community Advisors (RCAs) and Residential Student Liaisons (RSLs))
- Develop and design co-curricular framework and programming for the residential curriculum that includes monthly community circles and structured check-in conversations for each residential group
- Develop and lead training modules for RCAs in August and January
- Advise the Residential Life Co-Heads
- Prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of residents by advocating for student needs, following up on residential issues, and providing support, as necessary
- Complete weekly walk-through of communities
- Coordinate and staff Move-In, Move-Out, and other residentially related events and functions
- Assist with campus-wide events hosted by Student Life Office
- Share emergency “on call” responsibilities with the Dean
- Assist the Dean with creating, organizing, and updating housing policies and materials, including, but not limited to, housing contracts and the Residential Life handbook
Secondary Responsibilities for REC-NS (40%)
- Work closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Life to develop residential programmatic elements of the year-long Customs program
- Serve as the primary intake person for student conduct case management and follow-up of alleged violations of College policies; this includes participation in the Dean's Disciplinary Panel and bias incident review processes
- Manage move-in processes in August and move-out processes in May
- Facilitate mediation conversations in elevated living conflict situations
- Coordinate housing assignments for all first-year students
Other responsibilities may include (10%)
- Update student records, input housing data, and run reports within The Housing Director (THD)
- Serve as liaison between Dean's office and campus partners like Facilities, Campus Safety, and Auxiliary Services
- Maintain the Residential Education website in collaboration with the Dean
- Serve on various College committees, as assigned
Line of Report: The Residential Education Coordinator reports to the Dean of Student Life, and has no full-time direct reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree by start date
- One year of experience with college students at a residential college or university in a paraprofessional/student worker role
Professional Competencies
- Broad knowledge of student affairs, student development, and relevant issues/challenges within a residential/student life context
- Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of residential education components and curriculum
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend projects, including during peak times like Move-In and Move-Out
- Ability to share emergency “on-call” responsibilities
- Must be adept at working with a variety of stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, and staff
- Ability to appreciate the needs of an increasingly diverse residential community
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral skills
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience working in residential life or housing functions either as a professional or paraprofessional
- Experience supervising student staff
- Experience with the following software: The Housing Director, Maxient, Suitable, Google Suite, and Workday
Special Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
- Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers' License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume, through Haverford College's career website via Workday (no other form of application is accepted) by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Residential-Education-Coordinator-for-New-Student-Communities_R1372. The application deadline is July 14, 2026. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials.
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