Residential Coordinator of Community Standards

About the role

The Residential Coordinator (RC) is a 10-month, live in professional staff member responsible for fostering an inclusive, student-centered residential community aligned with Sarah Lawrence College's mission to support students as they navigate independence and young adulthood. Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Education, the RC balances community development, crisis response, residential living education and programming initiatives while providing support in upholding established community standards under the guidance of the Director of Residential Life and Campus Community Standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of Resident Advisors, providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring effective execution of residential programs.
• Facilitate administrative tasks such as student engagement activities, health and safety inspections, wellness checks, budget management, and mediation of student concerns.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support programming that addresses student needs and fosters community engagement, while upholding Sarah Lawrence's Principles of Mutual Respect.
• Serve as a primary hearing officer for student conduct cases, ensuring fairness and adherence to campus policies.
• In coordination with other RC's maintain consistent weekly office hours in the Student Life Suite to provide student support, facilitate wellness initiatives, and address community concerns.
• Participate in the primary on-call rotation, managing crises and making informed decisions to safeguard student welfare, with a focus on cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Work with members of the Residential Life team with the opening and closing of the residence halls, conduct room inspections and assist with facilities reporting and follow-up.
• Attend and participate in weekly and monthly meetings within Student Affairs including Residential Life staff meetings,