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Iowa State University Residence Hall Coordinator in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Residence Hall Coordinator
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:Related experience in a leadership position in a college environment.
Experience as a Resident or Graduate Assistant.
Experience working with academic initiatives; undergraduate students; staff supervision, selection and training; and judicial process.
Experience working with, actively engaging with and supporting the student population.
Experience with student organization advising.
Experience with crisis intervention and/or front-line response to highly complex incidents.
Job Description:
Iowa State University is seeking a dedicated and community-oriented Residence Hall Coordinator for Wilson Hall. This live-in position offers the opportunity to foster a vibrant residential community by managing student programs and addressing conduct issues while ensuring adherence to university policies. Active involvement in committee and department work is essential, as is a strong presence within the residential community.
In this role, you will enhance academic achievement by thoughtfully utilizing space and creating a supportive environment aligned with community living standards. You will guide students in navigating their academic and social transitions, providing advice and counseling to develop their academic and interpersonal skills. As part of your responsibilities, you'll interpret and enforce university policies while overseeing the conduct system, including handling disciplinary cases.
Collaboration is key, as you'll work with academic departments and build strong relationships with Learning Communities. Your role includes preparing reports on residence life operations and ensuring the community’s smooth operation during semester transitions and break periods. You'll coordinate with dining, custodial, maintenance, and facilities staff to maintain high-quality service and oversee repairs. Leading and supervising undergraduate Community Advisor staff is also a vital part of the job.
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have experience in a leadership position within a college environment. Preferred qualifications include roles such as Resident or Graduate Assistant, engagement with academic initiatives, and expertise in staff supervision. Experience advising student organizations and managing crisis intervention is highly valued.
This position includes on-campus living in a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit where pets are welcome. Iowa State University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement, along with a supportive work culture that values innovation and community.
Join us in creating a dynamic living and learning environment at Wilson Hall.
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
This is a fixed term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding . To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by 9/16/2025
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 30, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS805
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: August 13, 2024
Posting Close Date:September 16, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15300
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.