Residence Life Coordinator - Student Affairs, Housing & Residence Life

UVa Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for a student-facing role to help meet current challenges, achieve strategic initiatives, and advance the University's 2030 plan. The RLC will lead, guide, and coach Senior Residents (SRs), who in turn support Resident Advisors (RAs). This position is directly supervised by an assistant dean.

Housing & Residence Life’s mission is to collaboratively create inclusive, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self-governance and participation in their residential community. Core values—collaboration, resilience, operational effectiveness, empowerment, personal accountability, and diversity, equity, & inclusion—align with those of the University and Student Affairs.

With nearly three million square feet of residential space, HRL fosters robust and vibrant communities through living and learning programs, including language immersion houses, three residential colleges, a comprehensive first-year experience, and a newly created second-year and transfer student experience. Residential environments encompass diverse building styles, such as traditional residence halls, apartment complexes, townhouses, and single-family homes.

Responsibilities

• Support community building in residential areas and assist in developing and implementing programs that enhance the first- and second-year experience, as outlined in the University’s 2030 plan.
• Provide student support through mentoring, training, and supervising student staff and leaders, as well as helping students solve problems and respond to challenges or crises.
• Manage incident response and crisis management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two years of experience required; relevant student experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in promoting respect, appreciation for diversity, and pluralism among students and staff.

About the Position

The position is live-off, though on-Grounds housing may be available for faculty and staff. The anticipated hiring range is $50,000–$60,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits.

Business hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work required to support program needs. Selected applicants will undergo a background check. This position does not sponsor applications for immigration.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Pay

$50,000–$60,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

UVa benefits included for exempt-level positions.

Physical Demands

• Frequent traveling, standing, and climbing stairs to access residential buildings and facilities.
• Occasional light lifting, bending, and stooping.
• Use of desktop computers in an office environment.
• Occasional travel to attend meetings and programs.