Residential Coordinator for Housing Operations

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and conduct performance evaluations for a team of Resident Advisors.
• Manage residential community development through student engagement activities, wellness checks, and mediation of student concerns.
• Serve as a primary hearing officer for student conduct cases, ensuring adherence to campus policies.
• Participate in the primary on-call rotation to manage crises and safeguard student welfare.
• Support housing operations including occupancy management, housing assignments, room changes, and facilities reporting.
• Coordinate with campus partners to support large-scale events such as orientations, move-in, and welcome week.
• Recruit, onboard, and train student leaders responsible for move-in support.
• Maintain accurate housing records and databases and assist with assessment efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-3 years of experience in student affairs, residential life, or a related field (including undergraduate leadership positions).
• Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring student staff.
• Strong administrative skills, including budget management and event planning.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in community building and supporting student well-being.
• Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming or training.
• Strong technical proficiency with databases and spreadsheets.
• Comfort working in a live-in residential setting.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $48,500.
• On-campus one-bedroom apartment provided year-round, including utilities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development within student affairs.

About the Company

Sarah Lawrence College is a premier institution where close faculty-student mentorship, intellectual exploration, and creative engagement define the student experience. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community that reflects our values of engagement, safety, and belonging.