Coordinator, Residential Education

About the role

The Coordinator for Residential Education is a live-on professional staff member within the Office of Residence Life at Austin Peay State University. This position reports directly to the Director of Residence Life and provides strategic leadership for residential education.

Responsibilities

• Advancing a comprehensive, data-informed, and student-centered approach to programming and engagement within the residential community.
• Serving as a key liaison for Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) and other residential initiatives that support academic integration and student learning.
• Fostering engaging residential community environments that support the personal, social, and leadership development of residential students.
• Contributing to the mission of the Division of Student Affairs by fostering engaging residential community environments, that support the personal, social, and leadership development of residential students.
• Exercising independent judgment in managing programming initiatives, supervising student staff, and collaborating with campus partners to advance departmental goals and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in residence life, student programming, or leadership development initiatives.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support student engagement and success.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and the ability to build trust with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to creating residential communities that promote belonging, engagement, and student success.
• Creativity and initiative in designing educational, social, and leadership development programming.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail and organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring student leaders and supporting their personal and professional development.
• Ability to live on campus and work evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience supervising student staff within a residential life or student engagement setting (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience supporting Living-Learning Communities, academic initiatives, or program assessment efforts (preferred).