Graduate Residence Hall Coordinator

• 497778
• Richmond Campus
• Student Support Positions
• Graduate Assistant
• Closing at: Jan 1 2027 - 23:55 EST
  
  

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Title: Graduate Residence Hall Coordinator

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R000 - University Housing

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Additional Schedule Details: Some nights and weekends required.

Contact Person: Tyler Anderson-Majors

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Hiring Timeline:

All eligible candidates will be contacted via email for an interview, subject to the availability of positions and the selection process.

We are hiring for Spring 2027, and the selected candidate will be expected to begin the position in January 2027.

Position Summary

The Graduate Residence Hall Coordinator (GRHC) is a live-in position responsible for supporting the development of a vibrant residential community through student engagement, supervision, and daily operations. The GRHC implements the department’s residential curriculum, focusing on personal growth, community building, and student success. This role co-supervises student staff, assists with crisis response, and collaborates with campus partners to enhance the residential experience. The GRHC reports directly to a Residence Hall Coordinator. To view additional information about this position: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tw3wzM5Ir_Ce92pmDvxVtPwIRIOIXi05bB0pTbRm9pc/edit?usp=sharing.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications:

• Unconditional acceptance into a graduate degree program at Eastern Kentucky University
• Enroll in at least nine (9) credit hours per semester in a graduate degree program
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in coursework leading toward the completion of graduate degree
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Skills in multi-tasking and the availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Possess excellent administrative skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years prior experience living and working in residence halls
• Experience in residence life, student leadership, or student affairs.
• Crisis response, conflict resolution, or supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  
  

Job Duties

• Co-supervision of approximately 20-30 student staff in their assigned building including resident advisors, community desk managers, and community receptionists. - (Essential)
• Implement and support community development and student learning through our residential curriculum with intentional interactions, proactive student outreach, and events. - (Essential)
• Daily management of a residence hall comprised of 300-700 residential students including facilities operations, occupancy management, and crisis response. - (Essential)
• Collaborate with campus partners to support educational initiatives and living learning communities. - (Essential)
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide academic support, promote student development, support educational initiatives and develop living learning communities. - (Essential)
• Serve on the on-call rotation for a campus population of approximately 4,600 students. - (Essential)
• Participate in a variety of weekly meetings including departmental professional development meetings, departmental business meetings, trainings, supervisory and committee meetings. - (Essential)
  
  

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.