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 and reports directly to the Director of Residence Life. This position provides strategic leadership for residential education by advancing a comprehensive, data-informed, and student-centered approach to programming and engagement within the residential community. The Coordinator supports the educational mission of Residence Life through the intentional development, implementation, and assessment of residential programming and student engagement initiatives. The Coordinator collaborates in a cross-Divisional and cross-institutional approach to enhance the residential experience and promote student success, belonging, and holistic development. This position provides oversight of the residential programming model and supervises Community Programming Directors (CPDs), ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and best practices in student engagement. The Coordinator also serves as a key liaison for Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) and other residential initiatives that support academic integration and student learning. This Coordinator contributes 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. The Coordinator exercises independent judgment in managing programming initiatives, supervising student staff, and collaborating with campus partners to advance departmental goals and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Residence Life programming initiatives that support the educational mission of the department and align with the Housing programming model.
• Develop and coordinate large-scale educational, cultural, social, and leadership programs that foster student engagement and community development within the residence halls.
• Provide direction and support to Community Programming Directors (CPDs) in the planning, implementation, and assessment of residential programming initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to support Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) and other initiatives that enhance academic engagement within the residential environment.
• Supervise and mentor Community Programming Directors (CPDs) and other assigned student leaders.
• Provide ongoing training, guidance, and professional development opportunities to support student staff success.
• Facilitate regular meetings with student staff to support program planning, leadership development, and operational coordination.
• Evaluate student staff performance and provide developmental feedback to support growth and leadership capacity.
• Maintain open communication with the Assistant Director of Residence Life to share information and engage in issue-spotting and creative problem-solving to benefit the residential community.
• Serve on Division and University committees, as assigned.
• Serve as a liaison between Residence Life and campus partners to enhance student success initiatives within residential communities.
• Collaborate with university departments and faculty to integrate academic and co-curricular experiences into the residential environment.
• Support divisional and institutional initiatives that promote student engagement, belonging, and success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in residence life, student programming, or leadership development initiatives.