Residence Life Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Residence Life Coordinator UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Residence Life Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the oversight of day-to-day housing operations, along with the Residence Life Leadership Team, to ensure a safe, healthy, and educational atmosphere for students. Position also oversees the after-hours and weekend programming for students and participates in the Administrator-on-Call duty rotation. The Residence Life Coordinator reports to the Director of Residence Life.

The Residence Life Coordinator is a "live-on-campus" position.

Benefits

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Supervise Student Employees Description of Job Duties

• Select, recruit, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants and student employees;
• Manage programming efforts for resident students;
• Oversee duty schedules and office assistant schedules.

Job Duty Name Maintenance and Building Aesthetics Description of Job Duties

• Identify, report, and follow-up with maintenance issues in the building;
• Ensure all bulletin boards and signage are up-to-date and serve an educational purpose;
• Ensure all areas including hall furniture are clean and in good condition.

Job Duty Name Programming Description of Job Duties

• Review program proposals submitted by Resident Assistants;
• Supervise after-hours and weekend programs;
• Collaborate with other departments in creating and developing innovative programming to enhance the residential experience;
• Ensure that all programming supplies and building supplies are ordered, purchased, and delivered in a timely manner;
• Assess all programming initiatives and create reports of all programs occurring in the residence halls.

Job Duty Name Student Experience Description of Job Duties

• Follow-up with intentional interactions of concern with resident students;
• Ensure that all students experience a exceptional customer service approach in all housing interactions;
• Supervise health and safety checks and fire drills;
• Connect students to the necessary resources offered at UIW.

Job Duty Name Housing Operations Description of Job Duties

• Assist with campus visit days, move-in days, move-out days;
• Oversee social media accounts and follow-up with communication;
• Assist with assessing and reporting housing interactions (office visits, phone calls, emails, social media).

Job Duty Name Incident Response Description of Job Duties

• Respond to and assess behavioral and social issues/incidents in the residence halls;
• Follow-up with students involved in incidents;
• Report incidents in Maxient System;
• Collaborate with Campus Police in incident response.

Job Duty Name Other Duties Description of Job Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-tasking and adapt to a changing environment;
• Versatile in working independently and within a team;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills;
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to effectively learn and use DSX and Banner;
• Proficiency with events planning and execution;
• Ability to maintain FERPA and compliance guidelines of confidentiality;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Required Work Experience

• One (1) year of experience working with college students;
• One (1) year of experience supervising and or leading staff/or student groups/teams;
• One (1) year of experience with event and/or activity planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residence Life and/or Student Affairs experience;
• Experience working with international students;
• Bilingual in speaking and understanding the Spanish language.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours

• Flexible hours assigned Monday through Friday based on shifting needs of dept;
• Examples of assigned shifts: 9am to 6pm, 1pm to 9pm, etc..;
• Work hours will include some nights, holidays, and weekends.

Physical Demands

• Ability to drive a golf cart;
• Ability to lift up to 15lbs for table set-up/tear-down at events;
• Ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat to retrieve event materials;
• Ability to push/pull event carts holding up to 60lbs;
• Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time;
• Ability to access all floors in the residence halls with or without elevators;
• Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage potential and current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number AS2252PO Number of Vacancies 1 Job Type Full Time Job Category Administrator (exempt) Desired Start Date 06/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations Salary $43,500 Annualized Open Date 04/23/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

The Residence Life Coordinator is a "live-on-campus" position.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a "Responsible Employee" under Title IX federal regulations and "Mandatory Reporter" under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Professional Reference Contacts

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UIW Website

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Indeed

• LinkedIn

• WorkplaceDiversity.com

• HispanicDiversity.com

• BlackJobCenter.com

• WomensJobCenter.com

• VeteransConnect.com

• Personal Referral

• Employee Referral

• Other

• If you selected other, please tell us where?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

• Less than Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PHD or higher

• • How many years of experience do you have working with college students?

• None

• Some, but less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 or more years

• • How many years of experience do you have supervising and or leading staff/or student groups/teams?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 or more years

• • How many years of experience do you have in event and/or activity planning?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 or more years

• • Describe the most complex event and/or activity which you have ever planned/executed.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Rank your proficiency in understanding and speaking Spanish.

• None

• Minimal

• Limited

• Proficient

• Advanced

• Expert

• • Do you currently have a valid driver's license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?

• No

• Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old