Residence Life Coordinator

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Job Description :

The Residence Life Coordinator operates with a strong customer service orientation, grounded in student development theory, institutional priorities, and a keen understanding of the unique needs within an educational living-learning environment. In this role, the Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office of Housing & Residence Life’s comprehensive housing system, including the Housing Selection process.

Additionally, the Coordinator serves as the Hall Director for a residential community housing approximately 300–400 students and participates in the on-call duty rotation to support student safety and well-being.

Reporting directly to the Director of Housing & Residence Life, the Residence Life Coordinator plays a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging residential experience aligned with the University's mission. This is a 12-month, full-time, live-in professional position.

Responsibilities :

Housing Operations Support :

• Supports the comprehensive housing operations of the Office of Housing & Residence Life by managing the online housing system (Banner), overseeing new student housing assignments, the annual room selection process, room changes, student check-in / check-out procedures, and preparing housing occupancy reports.
• Coordinates all Residence Hall opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of each semester, as well as during scheduled vacation periods.
• Oversees the damage assessment and billing processes, including the completion of Room Condition Reports (RCRs), conducting room and community area inspections, and compiling damage summary and billing reports.
• Manages the department’s key and door code inventory system, including protocols for lock-outs, lost keys, and lock changes.
• Serves as a liaison with the Offices of Facilities and Campus Safety & Security to maintain residential facilities and respond to student needs and facility-related concerns.
• Communicates, explains, and enforces housing policies and procedures to students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Assists with departmental projects and special initiatives as assigned by the Director of Housing & Residence Life.

Emergency Response & Community Relations :

Student Staff Supervision :

Required Abilities :

Requirements

Benefits

The hourly compensation - $23.63.