Community Center Coordinator
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Community Center Coordinator
Requisition Number:
75440
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
14-Oct-2026
Date Posted:
12-Oct-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The University of Colorado, Boulder's Residence Life department is seeking applications for a Community Center Coordinator! This position is responsible for day-to-day operations and oversight of all community center related initiatives for up to 4 community centers, including supervision of community center staff within a given area, including community assistants, night community assistants, and community center leads. Additionally, this position will also be a direct liaison between Access Services, University Housing, Environmental Services, Facilities, and Summer Conferences.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Who We Are
The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
Residence Life provides residential communities that support student success and enrich the learning experience outside the classroom. By supporting students, engaging them in the community, and effectively managing the residential environment, we create spaces where students connect with others, explore new perspectives, and grow throughout their time at CU.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Administrative Operations
- Supervise daily operations and staffing coverage for up to four Community Centers, including extended or 24-hour coverage when required for summer conferences or other operational needs.
- Coordinate and assess customer service, administrative processes, and operational initiatives to ensure consistent, responsive, and student-centered service.
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures related to Community Center operations, emergency response, concerning student behavior, and high-profile incidents.
- Maintain a visible and accessible presence within assigned residential and apartment communities, build relationships with residents and student employees, and connect individuals with appropriate information, support, and campus resources.
- Coordinate Community Center responsibilities related to resident check-in, check-out, room changes, hall openings and closings, academic breaks, and transitional housing in collaboration with Residence Life, University Housing, and campus partners.
- Manage administrative processes related to room-damage documentation, move-out billing, maintenance requests, access concerns, and coordination with Facilities Management, Environmental Services, and other campus partners.
- Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of Community Center and transitional housing operations.
- Develop and manage Community Center operating and programming budgets, including student employee wages and passive community-building initiatives that foster welcoming and inclusive environments.
- Develop and distribute operational communications, manage approved bulletin board and digital signage content, and collaborate with Student Life Communications and Marketing on resident-facing messages.
- Integrate inclusive excellence into Community Center policies, practices, services, and staff development.
- Perform other operational duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Supervision
- Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate Community Center Leads and Community Assistants.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to Community Assistants and Community Center Leads through biweekly meetings, ongoing training, and clear communication of policies, procedures, and customer service expectations.
- Communicate performance expectations and hold student employees accountable to Residence Life and community-specific standards.
- Facilitate biweekly evening meetings for Community Center student employees.
- Coach student employees in customer service, relationship-building, problem-solving, administrative responsibilities, and community engagement.
- Plan and coordinate student employee schedules, services, assignments, and operational expectations.
- Participate in the planning and facilitation of departmental student employee training.
- Ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are integrated throughout supervision, training, and Community Center operations.
- Maintain and strengthen professional knowledge related to inclusive excellence and apply that learning to supervision and service delivery.
Building Operations
- Conduct weekly building walkthroughs to identify and monitor maintenance, custodial, safety, and facility-related concerns.
- Regularly monitor the appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition of residential common areas, including lobbies, laundry rooms, lounges, and other shared spaces, and coordinate follow-up as needed to maintain welcoming, functional environments.
- Submit, monitor, and follow up on maintenance requests to ensure concerns are addressed promptly and appropriately.
- Maintain proficiency with FixIt, the university's online work-order request system, and educate residents and staff on its proper use.
- Collaborate with Facilities Management, Environmental Services, Access Services, and other campus partners to address building needs and communicate service updates.
- Conduct regular key inventories, maintain accurate access records, and administer established lockout and temporary-key procedures.
- Maintain building inspection records, document facility damage, support damage assessments, and complete necessary follow-up.
- Manage building equipment and shared resources by maintaining accurate inventories, monitoring condition and functionality, coordinating repairs or replacements, and ensuring items are properly stored and available for operational use.
- Assist the Assistant Director of Residential Operations in identifying facility priorities and recommending capital improvements.
- Contribute to the development of short- and long-term maintenance, custodial, construction, and renovation goals for assigned residential communities.
- Coordinate facility preparation for hall openings, closings, academic breaks, and transitional housing periods.
- Support recycling, sustainability, and waste-management initiatives within assigned residential facilities.
Summer Operations
- Serve as a member of the Residence Life Summer Conference Operations Management Team under the direction of the Assistant Director for Conference Services.
- Coordinate operational needs for summer conferences hosted within the residence halls and apartment-style housing communities.
- Develop daily work plans and establish priorities based on conference schedules and operational needs.
- Develop and manage summer Community Center desk schedules for Conference Services student employees to ensure appropriate coverage and operational continuity.
- Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate summer conference student employees.
- Manage administrative processes for summer conference groups, including data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, and use of conference-management software.
- Coordinate housing operations for conference groups, summer school residents, and guests, including check-in, check-out, building preparation, and facility readiness.
- Supervise Community Center operations within designated summer housing communities, including student employee supervision and associated administrative responsibilities.
- Assign administrative and operational tasks to student employees and ensure work is completed before conference arrivals and following departures.
- Meet regularly with Conference Services staff to finalize operational plans for upcoming conference groups.
- Work evenings and weekends as required by conference arrival, departure, and operational schedules.
Emergency and Crisis Operations
- Educate residents about applicable conduct expectations and responsible decision-making related to building access, guests, waste disposal, and facility damage.
- Refer students experiencing emergencies, mental health concerns, or other crises to appropriate campus resources.
- Respond to and follow up on urgent facility concerns, including access issues, flooding, power outages, elevator disruptions, and pest concerns.
- Document and communicate incidents through duty reports, incident reports, email notifications, and critical-incident summaries, as appropriate.
- Serve as a Campus Security Authority and report relevant incident information in accordance with university requirements.
- Support students from historically and currently underserved communities by connecting them with campus resources and providing inclusive, responsive assistance.
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
This is an hourly position with a standard work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. A hybrid work arrangement may be available based on operational needs.
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
- $48,000 annually, this is hourly role with an expectation of 40 hours per week.
Benefits
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
What We Require
3 years of job-related experience in residential operations, customer service, student employee supervision, community building, or a related field. Appropriate education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
- Operational knowledge of computer technology and financial practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
What We Would Like You to Have
What We Would Like You to Have
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- 1 year of post-bachelor's work experience or substitute two or more years of related student leadership.
- Prior residence life work experience.
- Possess a developing interest in higher education administration, student affairs, and/or living-learning communities.
- Experience supervising, coaching, and supporting professional staff or student employees.
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by October 14, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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