*Residence Life Coordinator – Residence Life

Posted: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 03 April 2026
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Location: Norman, OK, 73019, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 11-0000.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Residence Life, Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) will provide leadership for an undergraduate residential area. This is a full-time, 12 month, live-in position. The RLC supervises the operations of a residential housing facility that will be home to approximately 600-1000 students. Areas of responsibility include supervision of undergraduate and graduate staff, administration, customer service, student support, on-call duty, and crisis management. This position will be responsible for helping create, implement, and evaluate community curriculum.

Specialty Benefits of the Position:

  • Furnished apartment in the residence halls or apartment community
  • Meal plan
  • Professional Development Funds
  • Teaching opportunities
  • Pet policy
  • Partner and family friendly
  • Reserved parking space

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

STAFF SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT:

  • Supervise staff of 16-27 Resident Advisors and 1-2 Graduate Resident Directors
  • Provide comprehensive training & ongoing development for student staff as part of a department-wide training program
  • Facilitate staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with the student staff
  • Conduct formal performance evaluations of student staff to identify strengths and areas of improvement
  • Coordinate individual goal setting and action plans with staff

​​​​​​STUDENT SUPPORT AND OUTREACH:

  • Manage and coordinate ongoing relationships with students in need of resources to support holistic student wellness
  • Provide basic counseling in personal safety, conflict resolution, roommate conflicts, academic success, etc.
  • Provide outreach and follow up on mental health issues with referrals to appropriate campus resources
  • Work closely with campus partners to identify students in need of support and outreach
  • Participate in an on-call duty rotation and severe weather coordinator

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

  • Support programming efforts utilizing Residence Life residential curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the facility’s population
  • Initiate ongoing interactions with students as well as connect students with campus and community resources that enhance their academic and co-curricular experience
  • Maintain a presence and visibility on campus, including participation in events and dining in campus facilities

STUDENT CONDUCT:

  • Oversee student conduct processes in residence halls including serving as an initial review hearing officer, adjudicating cases, and assigning educational sanctions.
  • Assist RA staff with incident response and documentation
  • Clearly communicate, interpret, and enforce department and university policies to staff and students
  • Engage in restorative conversations and promote restorative values in response to conflict situations
  • Provide programs and other proactive education interventions to minimize behavioral issues

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with Housing Operations and Assignments to ensure the smooth operation of residence halls, including the opening and closing of residential facilities, health and safety inspections, and resident room changes
  • Participate in Departmental, Division, and University committees
  • Maintain a flexible schedule of availability, including after hours and weekends, to meet the needs of students
  • Develops and administers procedures including accounting, purchasing, and payroll
  • Maintain records (student files, inventory, etc.)
  • Dialogue and collaborate with various campus partners
  • Regularly communicate and advocate for residents' issues and needs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree, AND:

  • 3 years of experience in student affairs, residential life, or other related areas.

Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft office
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Reads and interprets routine written materials, instructions and e-mails.
  • Communicates effectively; orally and/or in writing.

Certifications or Licenses:

  • Valid Driver's License. Employees who drive any university vehicle or their own personal vehicle while performing an assigned duty by his/her supervisor must have a valid driver's license. It is the employee's responsibility to tell his/her supervisor if the license is invalid, or that you do not have one, and explain they cannot drive.

Departmental Preference:

  • Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services or related field.
  • Residence hall supervisor experience; including education programming oversight.
  • Demonstrated experience with crisis management and/or emergency response.
  • Knowledge of Roompact, StarRez and Maxient software, or similar tools, preferred.

Working Conditions:

  • This is a live-in position, requiring the RLC to reside within the assigned residential area.
  • Available for on-call duty during evenings, weekends, and holidays to address student crises or emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
  • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
  • Regular exposure to meet productivity standards; may be required to bend, left, stoop, carry and be exposed to temperature changes.
  • Ability to engage in repetitive motion and communicate effectively.

Supervision:

  • Supervises the operations of a residential housing center that houses approximately 600-1000 students, and a varying number of graduate and undergrad student staff.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https: //hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

  • If you are selected as the final candidate for this position, you will be required to live in a provided fully-furnished apartment.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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