Residential Coordinator - OPEN POOL

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

7d • $50,000 - $52,000

About The Position

Position Summary: The Residential Coordinator is responsible for fostering safe, inclusive, and engaging residential communities that support students’ academic success, personal development, safety, and wellbeing. This role coordinates and administers a core functional area of the University Housing program across an assigned region of residential communities, serving approximately 1,500–2,000 students. The position provides leadership to undergraduate staff, collaborates with campus partners, and responds to student needs, conduct issues, and crisis situations. Full Consideration Date: This open pool posting will remain open and continue collecting applications until August 30, 2026, 11:59 pm MST. Application screening will begin March 29, 2026. Work Unit: University Housing oversees 15 on-campus residence halls and four apartment communities, that includes first-year students through to families. Its mission is to create vibrant, inclusive communities that enrich the on-campus housing experience by supporting academic success, personal and social development, and global engagement. Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000 Essential Job Duties: Coordinate and administer a core functional area (Community Development, Wellbeing, Conduct, or Operations) across a region of residential communities in alignment with University Housing and HDS goals. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate student staff; provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development support. Create inclusive residential communities that promote student engagement, academic success, wellbeing, and retention through intentional programming and support initiatives. Adjudicate student conduct cases and address behavioral, safety, and policy concerns using educational and restorative practices, as applicable to functional assignment. Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, and internal HDS units to support students of concern, respond to incidents with high community impact, and deliver coordinated services. Participate in on-call rotations, crisis response, and emergency management to support residential communities, including evening, weekend, and break coverage as required. Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Decision Making: Determine programmatic priorities and responsive actions for assigned residential communities in collaboration with regional leadership. Apply analytical judgment to resolve complex student, staff, and community issues, including roommate conflicts, academic concerns, and student support needs. Make decisions regarding supervision, delegation, performance accountability, and development of undergraduate staff. Determine appropriate levels of confidentiality and discretion when managing sensitive student and personnel matters. Interpret and apply University Housing and HDS policies, recommending process or policy improvements as needed. During crisis situations, assess risk, initiate communication protocols, and determine appropriate resources and referrals for students and communities. Supervision: Directly supervises 12–40 undergraduate student staff Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field by start date. Minimum Experience: Demonstrated commitment to student development and community development. A demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability to work with, various communities. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work or a related field by start date. Demonstrated commitment to academic success (i.e. working with residential learning communities, faculty members, academic focus programs/initiatives, etc.). Student conduct experience. Crisis management experience. Previous supervision experience (minimum of 9 months experience). Previous University Housing live-in experience. Application Instructions: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume with your work experience, education, certifications, and any other relevant information that align your applicable experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed on the posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by search members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in! Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. Current employees will need to apply for jobs in Workday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field by start date.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development and community development.
• A demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability to work with, various communities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work or a related field by start date.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic success (i.e. working with residential learning communities, faculty members, academic focus programs/initiatives, etc.).
• Student conduct experience.
• Crisis management experience.
• Previous supervision experience (minimum of 9 months experience).
• Previous University Housing live-in experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer a core functional area (Community Development, Wellbeing, Conduct, or Operations) across a region of residential communities in alignment with University Housing and HDS goals.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate student staff; provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development support.
• Create inclusive residential communities that promote student engagement, academic success, wellbeing, and retention through intentional programming and support initiatives.
• Adjudicate student conduct cases and address behavioral, safety, and policy concerns using educational and restorative practices, as applicable to functional assignment.
• Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, and internal HDS units to support students of concern, respond to incidents with high community impact, and deliver coordinated services.
• Participate in on-call rotations, crisis response, and emergency management to support residential communities, including evening, weekend, and break coverage as required.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
• Review our detailed benefits information here.
• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level