Residential Student Learning and Success Coordinator
About the role
The Division of Student Life is accepting applications for The Residential Student Learning and Success Coordinator within Residential Life. In this role, you will advance the student success, skill development, and sense of belonging of residential students by developing and managing support initiatives within residence halls, apartment communities, and residential student success centers. You will foster meaningful student engagement through inclusive, accessible programming and learning opportunities that connect residential students to UB.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of residential student success strategies and events
- Oversee the daily operations of success centers and learning spaces
- Supervise a large student staff team of approximately 80 employees
- Student staff supervision
- Student success and retention initiatives
- Event planning and facilitation
- Residential curriculum
- Space and facilities management
- Budget and resource management
- Technology and systems administration
- Administrative coordination and time management
- Assessment and reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience in academic support services, supervision, advising student leaders, or developing and implementing student success, academic support, or engagement initiatives
- Demonstrated strengths in administrative, organizational, and communication skills are required
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Development, Counseling, Education, or a related field
- One to three years of post-bachelors’ professional experience in Residence Life, Housing, or residential education setting
- Familiarity with student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate)
- Familiarity with applying NACE career competency to develop student staff
- Demonstrated ability in program assessment, data analysis and reporting
Our University Community
The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information
Contact: Kerri Bigler
Email: klbigler@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2173