| Posting Number | S06418P |
| Position Title | Residential Life Coordinator |
| Functional Title | |
| Department | Residential Life |
| Salary Range | $42,440 - DOQ |
| Pay Basis | Monthly |
| Position Status | Regular full-time |
| Location | Richardson |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Posting Open Date | 06/03/2025 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Desired Start Date | 07/01/2025 |
| Job Summary | The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking to fill the position of Residential Life Coordinator – Capella Hall. This is a full-time professional position that shares responsibility with other full-time staff members for facilitation to a comprehensive student development program for on-campus apartments and five residence halls housing approximately 5,500 students. The purpose of this position is to provide additional supervision and oversight for our residential students through development and programmatic efforts. This position is a permanent, full-time, live-on, non-exempt position that reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life – University Commons. This position will also have work responsibilities that will occur outside normal business hours.
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| Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience working with college students or adolescents in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity. |
| Preferred Education and Experience | • Three to five years experience in residential life, student affairs, student advising, higher education administration, or similar work responsibilities
• Master’s degree
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Some experience with Microsoft Office suite |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | - Supervise an area of two full-time assistant residential life coordinators, 48 peer advisors, and 1,152 residents;
- Perform supervisory responsibilities in a manner consistent with departmental, institutional, and legal expectations;
- Provide individualized professional development to supervisees;
- Provide ongoing communication on performance to direct supervisees including informal communication and formal communication in accordance with human resources protocol;
- Meet regularly with assistant residential life coordinator for personal and professional development and ensure ongoing communication;
- Ensure supervisees within the area are abiding by departmental, institutional, and legal expectations;
- Participate in University and department conduct processes, abide by established standards including documenting potential violations, adjudicating violations of housing policies and student code of conduct, administer hearings, apply sanctions when appropriate, educate residents on policies, and adjudicate repeat offenses;
- Facilitate and advise staff on effective and appropriate area programmatic efforts including submitting program proposals, shopping for items needed, reporting attendance numbers, and submitting program evaluations;
- Mediate and facilitate conversations between conflicting parties within the scope of housing and residential life;
- Support Housing Operations, Housing Administration, Residential Camps & Conference Services, Living Learning Communities, and Business Services;
- Participate in departmental assessment initiatives including assisting the student affairs student engagement project, monitoring activities of program personnel in carrying out learning outcomes, and promoting ongoing assessment initiatives;
- Participate in the Peer Advisor training serving 154 peer advisors which includes developing and delivering training seminars and providing guidance to staff on in-area and seminar work for fall, summer, and spring processes;
- Participate in the Peer Advisor selection process including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and providing guidance to staff on selection;
- Participate in on-call duty rotation including serving as first responder to incidents, reporting incidents via telephone tree and Maxient;
- Facilitate housing transfers utilizing StarRez database;
- Participate in at least two departmental committees of choice;
- Summer Assignment: Residential Camps and Conference Services;
- Serve as a campus security authority under the Clery Act;
- Serve as a responsible employee under Title IX; and
- Other duties as assigned.
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| Physical Demands and Working Conditions | Walking, sitting, light lifting of objects |
| Physical Activities | |
| Working Conditions | |
| Additional Information | - Must obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of employment start date and maintain an acceptable driving record during employment to drive a UT Dallas-owned vehicle or golf cart.
- May be required to report to on-site work location during campus closure.
- May be required to report to on-site work location during inclement weather.
- After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in-office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Internal Training
- BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
- PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
- Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
- Dental/Vision/AD&D
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break
- Fertility Benefits
- Remote Work Options – approved by department
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits, look no further! Join our team! |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Important Message | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator. |
