Residence Life Coordinator
Davenport University
Operations
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
USD 40k-40k / year
Posted on May 30, 2026
Residence Life Coordinator
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Campus Life
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, W.A. Lettinga Campus
REPORTS TO: Director - Housing and Residence Life
Salary: $40,000 + Room & Board *actual salary is commensurate with education and experience*
SUMMARY:
This position is a live-in position, coordinating the administrative responsibilities and retention programming of the Davenport University campus living community. Primary responsibilities include the daily operations and the supervision of the daily operations of a living community for students. This includes the development of students, the supervision of resident assistant staff, student leaders, and other student employees, the management and oversight of facilities, facilitating crisis management, developing and executing programming, and effectively collaborating with other university departments. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University’s mission, vision, and values which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the daily operations of an assigned residential community.
- Serve as a student conduct officer by using an educational approach to develop students.
- Provide administrative leadership for department functions including room assignment process, housing contracts and assignments, building opening and closings (breaks), and camps/conferences.
- Maintains responsibility for hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and leadership development of resident assistants and other student staff.
- Assist with the development of departmental materials (handbook, brochures, staff training & procedure manual, etc.).
- Coordinate on-call coverage and crisis management for housing students.
- Supervise other student groups as requested. This may include hall council and/or other leadership opportunities such as State and National Associations (i.e. NRHH), etc.
- Assist in the development of students through programming and managing concerns and requests as needed.
- Coordinate retention efforts and other programming for students living in the residence halls (academic, social, diversity community service, career development, leadership development, and wellness.)
- Monitor the academic progress of students in collaboration with advising and make appropriate interventions and referrals when needed.
- Maintain the physical needs of the building in collaboration with facilities.
- Process student and parent/guardian complaints and concerns.
- Maintain a visual presence and leadership example as you bring the students together in the community.
- Maintain continued commitment to the Student Affairs Profession through Professional Development.
- Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC, and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role-specific regulations.
- Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
- Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred in a related field.
- Residence Life / Student Affairs experience required.
- Must be able to work and live on campus.
- Experience managing, hiring, and coaching staff preferred.
Davenport it an Equal Opportunity Employer
Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran, or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, or other protected status
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