Temporary Residence Coordinator (Spring Semester Only)
Salary: See Position Description
Location: Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0003
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Student Affairs
Closing Date: 1/11/2026
Bargaining Unit: SCUPA
Classification: SUA 1 9631-75
Job Summary
Kutztown University is seeking two temporary Residence Coordinators only for the Spring semester, through the end of May 2026. This position is not eligible for benefits.
The Residence Coordinator is a member of the Office of Residence Life, Housing, and Dining Services within the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs. The Residence Coordinator is supervised by the Executive Director of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of a residential area.
The Residence Coordinator is responsible for running their own residence hall. This includes providing the day-to-day supervision of hall student staff, advising Hall Council, providing an educational discipline process for both residents and student staff, actively supporting the student staff in meeting the goals of the Programming Model, and participating in housing processes and procedures. The Residence Coordinator resides on campus and is available to assume evening and weekend responsibilities. While on duty the Resident Coordinator may work closely with Public Safety, Police Services, custodial staff and other University departments.
The Residence Coordinator serves as a direct supervisor of Resident Directors and is involved in their academic progress in the graduate course work, as well as their growth and development within the position. Supervision includes, but not limited to, daily contact, guidance in hall operation, hall staff and community development, hall goal setting, programming, judicial processes, facility management, assessment and crises intervention.
The Residence Coordinator performs the duties necessary to maintain the efficient functioning and monitoring of all facilities within the area. These duties include, but are not limited to, inventory control, processing maintenance work orders, damage assessment, charging for damages and monitoring key control systems. The Residence Coordinator is responsible for efficient openings and closings of the residence halls within their area.
There will be opportunities for the Residence Coordinator to serve as the advisor to one of the departments large student groups, the Residence Hall Association (RHA), The National Residence Hall Honorary, or Bearfest.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working in Residence Life and Housing
- 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 January 11, 2026.
The starting salary for this position is $24.26 an hour, based on the SCUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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.
Successful interviews, 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 [email protected]. 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 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at [email protected], 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 [email protected]. 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, isavailable online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at [email protected].
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5188320/temporary-residence-coordinator-spring-semester-only
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