Residential Learning Coordinator

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What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function: Facilitate student learning and development; coordinate residential curriculum model in residence halls; manage administrative functions in two designated residence halls. There is typically a four-year limit of service as a Residential Learning Coordinator at Ball State. This is a live-in position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement intentional learning experiences through implementation of the Residential Curriculum in assigned residence hall(s).

• Advise, counsel, and establish rapport with students to assist them in adjusting to residence hall living in particular and college life in general. Assist students in developing healthy relationships with their roommate and the residence hall community in general. Refer residents to appropriate University or community resources.

• Collaborate with the Residential Learning Team in engaging with residential learning communities.

• Select, train, advise and supervise seven to twelve Resident Assistants; train, advise and supervise Assistant Residential Learning Coordinator.

• Exercise general supervision over main hall desk operations; coordinate student related programs for residence hall desk operations.

• Hire, train, and supervise twelve to sixteen student desk employees.

• Work with supervised staff to understand and implement policies and procedures to insure healthy and safe environment; build and maintain an atmosphere to promote self-discipline and respect for others through upholding and enforcing university policies.

• Perform administrative duties to maintain an efficient, functioning residence hall; tasks include assigning rooms; controlling keys; maintaining records; and preparing necessary requisitions and reports for other university departments.

• Respond to emergency situations in an efficient and effective manner to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.

• Monitor the condition of facilities; recommend repairs or alterations as needed.

• Support and advise hall council and other student groups regarding planning, budgeting, and implementing student experiential learning activities.

• Participate in the overall planning of the total residence hall program; work closely with other housing area personnel in carrying out programs and services; support the development of budget requests.

• Establish relationships with other departments within Student Affairs and the university; assume a leadership position within the department through committee work, activities, liaison work with other departments, and professional and staff in-service activities.

• Teach academic course for students interested in student affairs work in residence halls.

• Work irregular hours; may be called upon to respond to hall events and emergencies as needed. Serve in on-call duty rotation for a designated area on a regularly scheduled basis.

• Assist with summer operation duties, including work with summer conferences, freshman orientation, summer school and other summer operations and programs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution conferred by December 31, 2025.

• Residence hall administration experience or other related experience.

• Must be available to begin work on January 5, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in discipline represented within student affairs administration or related field.

• At least one year full-time experience in residence hall administration or a related field. P3 management experience, student affairs experience, or other related experience preferred.

How to apply:

Resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references is required.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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