Residence Hall Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) provides year-round leadership and direction for a specified residence hall. The RHC supervises and maintains a comprehensive inclusive residential living program for students and summer conference guests as well as a developmental program for both professional and paraprofessional staff and student leaders. The RHC is responsible for the daily direction of the residence hall facilities, operations, and programs; In addition, the Residence Hall Coordinator serves on at least one University Housing Services Professional Staff Standing Committee. The RHC also provides professional presentations to paraprofessionals and professional staff based on current trends and training in higher education and college student personnel. The Residence Hall Coordinator will strive to create a residential environment that is conducive to living and learning.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree (US equivalent) completed by December 31, 2022
2. At least two years of part-time administrative experience
3. Ability to travel between residential buildings and respond to critical incidents within 10 minutes

Desired Qualifications

1. Master's degree in College Student Personnel or related area of study.
2. Office Administrative skills; competent computer and Microsoft office skills.
3. Strong problem solving skills.
4. Ability to provide student-centered and customer service orientation.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills and active listening skills.
6. Ability to accept change with a positive attitude.
7. Flexibility and adaptability to shift from one task to another.
8. Sensitivity to multi-cultural issues and supports a diverse environment.

Application Process:

To assure full consideration, an application along with a resume/curriculum vita, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and cover letter must be submitted online at http://jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/512941?lApplicationSubSourceID=.  

Illinois State University:

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study with more than 20,000 students. Our six colleges offer 174 undergraduate majors, 76 minors, 97 master’s programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and 40 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. 

Bloomington-Normal Community:

Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 132,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters, Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Forbes magazine, in a review of the best places for business, ranked Bloomington-Normal the 15th best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places to Live.  Expansion Management Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as one of two metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in such areas as standard of living, quality of schools, traffic and commute.  Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org for more information. 

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer