Residence Life Coordinator - Student Affairs, Housing & Residence Life

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
$45,000-55,000/annually commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an exempt-level position with UVa
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Aug 13, 2026
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. Administrative support of programmatic initiatives within assigned residential communities, including programdevelopment guidance, purchasing, and budget management 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 enhancestudent engagement, foster connection, and promote a positive living experience. Supervise 4 - 6 undergraduate Senior Residents and/or graduate Community Assistants directly; indirectly supervise35-65 Resident Advisors (RAs) Meet with residential students to provide resources and support by assisting in problem solving, roommate mediations, challenges, or concerns Participate in an on-call rotation. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree required Two years of experience Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students,faculty, staff, and team members Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in building community, managing crisis, resolving conflicts, andpromoting engagement. Preferred: A master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or otherrelated field is preferred Two years of relevant experience in residence life, counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments ispreferred Supervision experience is preferred Experience managing a budget or reconciling financial accounts is preferred Experience being on-call within a housing & residence life setting is preferred About the Position This is an in-person, live-off position, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Housing & Residence Life office business hoursare 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 hiring range is $45,000-55,000/annually commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits. 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. Selected applicants will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration. Application Information Review of Applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Reference Check Process References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required. About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA. Contact For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter. Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktopcomputers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.