Residential Education Coordinator for New Student Communities

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Total Compensation

• Salary: Salary range begins at $55,000
• Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.
• Work Location: This position will be eligible for a on-site work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.

About the Position
Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, the Residential Education Coordinator for New Student Communities (REC-NS) is responsible for the planning and implementation of residential education for our new students (first-years and transfers) in concert with Customs, the College’s unique first-year residential curriculum. The REC-NS plays a key role in shaping the Haverford residential experience through oversight and support of the College’s live-in student staff model (Residential Community Advisors or RCAs). As such, the REC-NS lives in campus housing as part of the role and is provided a furnished, one-bedroom apartment.

The REC-NS partners with the REC for Returning Student Communities (REC-RS) to create and sustain a residential education program that encourages student and community engagement while developing a supportive living and learning environment.  

Providing coordination and support for all aspects of residential life, both operational and programmatic, the position provides a unique opportunity to promote and foster student development within the College’s student self-governance and Honor Code-based residential living structure. The goal of the position is to build a more robust community-oriented experience for students, encourage co-curricular learning to develop a more holistic student, and foster a high level of safety, satisfaction, and well-being for all residents.

Primary Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities (50%)

• Oversee the implementation and ongoing efforts of the RCA Program (on-hall student staff members) including regular supervisory meetings and program planning and purchasing
• Coordinate the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and training of live-in student staff (Residential Community Advisors (RCAs) and Residential Student Liaisons (RSLs))
• Develop and design co-curricular framework and programming for the residential curriculum that includes monthly community circles and structured check-in conversations for each residential group
• Develop and lead training modules for RCAs in August and January
• Advise the Residential Life Co-Heads
• Prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of residents by advocating for student needs, following up on residential issues, and providing support, as necessary
• Complete weekly walk-through of communities
• Coordinate and staff Move-In, Move-Out, and other residentially related events and functions
• Assist with campus-wide events hosted by Student Life Office
• Share emergency “on call” responsibilities with the Dean
• Assist the Dean with creating, organizing, and updating housing policies and materials, including, but not limited to, housing contracts and the Residential Life handbook  

Secondary Responsibilities for REC-NS (40%)

• Work closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Life to develop residential programmatic elements of the year-long Customs program
• Serve as the primary intake person for student conduct case management and follow-up of alleged violations of College policies; this includes participation in the Dean’s Disciplinary Panel and bias incident review processes
• Manage move-in processes in August and move-out processes in May
• Facilitate mediation conversations in elevated living conflict situations
• Coordinate housing assignments for all first-year students

 Other responsibilities may include (10%)

• Update student records, input housing data, and run reports within The Housing Director (THD)
• Serve as liaison between Dean’s office and campus partners like Facilities, Campus Safety, and Auxiliary Services
• Maintain the Residential Education website in collaboration with the Dean
• Serve on various College committees, as assigned

Line of Report: The Residential Education Coordinator reports to the Dean of Student Life, and has no full-time direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree by start date
• One year of experience with college students at a residential college or university in a paraprofessional/student worker role

Professional Competencies

• Broad knowledge of student affairs, student development, and relevant issues/challenges within a residential/student life context
• Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of residential education components and curriculum
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend projects, including during peak times like Move-In and Move-Out
• Ability to share emergency “on-call” responsibilities
• Must be adept at working with a variety of stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Ability to appreciate the needs of an increasingly diverse residential community
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral skills
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience working in residential life or housing functions either as a professional or paraprofessional
• Experience supervising student staff
• Experience with the following software: The Housing Director, Maxient, Suitable, Google Suite, and Workday

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume, through Haverford College's career website via Workday (no other form of application is accepted). The application deadline is July 14, 2026. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email [email protected] with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.