Job Details

Residence Coordinator

Position Number: 7044619
Location: Kutztown, PA
Position Type: Residence Life and Housing

Residence Coordinator

Salary: $40,029.00 Annually

Location: Kutztown, PA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: E2026-0029

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Student Affairs

Closing Date: 4/19/2026

Bargaining Unit: SCUPA

Classification: S9631

Job Summary

Kutztown University is seeking two Residence Coordinators to support the day-to-day operations of on-campus residence halls and contribute to a vibrant, safe, and supportive residential experience for students. Residence Coordinators are full-time, live-in professional staff members within the Office of Residence Life, Housing, and Dining Services, part of the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs.

Each Residence Coordinator oversees the daily management of a residence hall, providing leadership and supervision to student staff members, including Resident Directors and Resident Assistants. Key responsibilities include advising Hall Council, supporting student programming initiatives, and administering an educational conduct process for residents and student staff. Residence Coordinators play a critical role in fostering inclusive communities, promoting student development, and supporting institutional goals related to engagement, learning, and retention.

Residence Coordinators are responsible for facility oversight within their assigned area, including maintenance coordination, damage assessment, inventory and key control, and coordinating hall openings and closings. They also participate in housing processes and campus-wide initiatives, and collaborate regularly with campus partners such as Public Safety, Police Services, Facilities, and custodial staff.

As live-in professionals, Residence Coordinators maintain evening and weekend duty responsibilities and respond to student needs, incidents, and emergencies. Supervision of Resident Directors includes regular mentoring, oversight of hall operations, support of graduate-level academic progress, and guidance in areas such as community development, programming, crisis response, and assessment.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a 10-month SCUPA union position with two months off over the summer break.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Experience working in a college or university residence life and housing setting
Commitment to and knowledge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Skills in crisis intervention, and policy enforcement
Experience serving in an on-duty rotation
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize among competing needs
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree
Supervisory experience
Experience in advising a student group

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on April 19, 2026.

The starting salary for this position is $40,029.00, based on the SCUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 10-month SCUPA union position with two months off over the summer break.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5275140/residence-coordinator

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