Residential Life Coordinator (RLC)

Ohio Wesleyan University, a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus, is seeking candidates for the position of Residential Life Coordinator. This is a salaried, full-time position with benefits.

About the candidate :

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and a working understanding of current best practices of

comprehensive residential life programs and residential curriculums. We practice solutions-oriented problem solving and are looking for someone who can use critical thinking and apply it to problems as they arise. Finally, we are looking for someone who has demonstrated their commitment to inclusion and equity within a diverse organization, team, and campus community.

About us :

As a four-year residential university, Residential Life is central to the student experience at Ohio Wesleyan University. As such, we strive to make the residential experience transformative and a critical part of the learning that takes place here. As a department we value equity, care and support of students, collaboration, transparency, and service excellence. We approach our work and solve problems through those lenses.

Job Summary :

As a Residential Life Coordinator (RLC), you will serve in a multifaceted role, meeting the co-curricular needs of a diverse student population. The RLC role is a full-time, 12-month, live-in, student engagement and success position supervising co-ed residential complexes and serving in an on-call response rotation. Your primary responsibilities include supervision of student staff, administrative management of residential facilities, supporting students, and implementing the residential curriculum. To excel in this position you will build relationships, apply student development theories and frameworks, and cultivate a community of inclusion and equity.

Responsibilities and duties :

• Supervise paraprofessional staff including Resident Assistants (RAs) and Moderators, which includes recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and ongoing oversight of student staff
• Play an active role in the implementation of a residential curriculum
• Assist in the adjudication of disciplinary cases as a hearing officer as required by the Coordinator of Student Conduct
• Ensure proper safety and maintenance of residential communities
• Participate in on-call rotation and coordinate the crisis response actions for Residential Life staff on serious incidents that occur in the residential facilities

Factors contributing success :

Completed application packets will include :

1. Cover Letter with salary requirements

2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

3. References will be requested for top candidates

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To get started apply here!

NOTE : Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently

authorized to work in the United States.

What We Offer :

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why OWU should be your next work home, visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunity institution, we do not discriminate on any basis including : race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and / or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and / or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.

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