Residence Life Coordinator

UVa Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for a student facing role within Residence Life. The Residence Life Coordinator will lead, guide, and coach Senior Residents (SRs) who will in turn support our Resident Advisor (RAs). The RLC position is directly supervised by an Assistant Dean.

The University of Virginia's Housing & Residence Life’s mission is to work collaboratively to create open, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self-governance and participation in their residential community.

With close to three million square feet of residential building space, Housing & Residence Life strives to create robust and vibrant residential communities. Specific living and learning programs include language immersion houses, three residential colleges, a comprehensive residential experience. Residential environments comprise a diverse range of architectural styles, including traditional residence halls, suite-style accommodations, and apartment complexes.

Residence Life Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, Coordinators will work towards developing, growing, and supporting the residential experience.

o Administrative support of programmatic initiatives within assigned residential communities, including program development guidance, purchasing, and budget management.

o Programmatic responsibility for cultivating a strong sense of community within assigned residential areas by mentoring student leaders and supporting student self-governance by providing training, resources, and leadership to enhance student engagement, foster connection, and promote a positive living experience.

o Supervise 4 - 6 undergraduate Senior Residents and/or graduate Community Assistants directly; indirectly supervise 35-65 Resident Advisors (RAs).

o Meet with residential students to provide resources and support by assisting in problem solving, roommate mediations, challenges, or concerns.

o Participate in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Required :

o Bachelor's degree and two years of experience required

o Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and team members

o Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

o Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in building community, managing crisis, resolving conflicts, and promoting engagement.

Preferred :

o Master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other related field

o Two years of relevant experience in residence life, counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments

o Supervisory experience

o Experience managing a budget or reconciling financial accounts

o Experience being on-call within a housing & residence life setting.

About the Position

The selected applicant will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. This is an in-person, live-off position, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Housing & Residence Life office business hours are Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm. To support program needs, evening and weekend work may be required on occasions.

Temporary housing may be available to the successful candidate to help navigate a potential relocation to the area.

The anticipated start date is December 1, 2025 and the hiring range is $45,000.00-55,000.00/annually commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits . Employees’ benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

To Apply

The position will remain open until filled but applicants are encouraged to submit applications by September 14, 2025 when review will begin. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. Process for applicants: please visit the UVA job board . Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.

Located in central Virginia, the University of Virginia is a highly selective public research institution with a major commitment to undergraduate education. The student experience is grounded in the institutional core values of academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance. For more information about the University of Virginia and the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer click here .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.