Residence Hall Area Coordinator

Grand Junction

Friday, 01 May 2026

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCYFLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)Compensation: $42,600.00-44,600.00 Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information! SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE - At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. Colorado Mesa University Core Values. Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others. Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill. Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others. Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity. Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown. Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals. SECTION II – THE SEAT - At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats. This is a 12-month, professional live-in position reporting to the Assistant Director for Residence Life. The Residence Hall Coordinator participates as a member of the Residence Life staff, creates opportunities for student development through the Residence Life Learning Plan and individual student interactions, and demonstrates a strong student focus with evening and weekend commitments. This position is responsible for the organization and leadership of the student development programs, supervision of student staff, and management of administrative operations of a residence hall. The Residence Hall Area Coordinator position specifically oversees anywhere from two to four Residence Hall Buildings. Residence Life is committed to the concept that students should have the opportunity for growth and development outside of the classroom with Residence Life as an integral part of this learning experience. The Residence Hall Coordinator is a key person in the overall operation and success of a growing community within a residence hall. In supporting the learning environment, the Residence Hall Coordinator is a role model, a facilitator, a leader, and an essential person in experience and education of the students who reside on campus. The Residence Hall Coordinator must enjoy living and working with university-age students and be committed to education and student development. OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/ OR TASKS - Staff Responsibilities: Supervise, train, and evaluate student staff. This includes weekly/biweekly meetings with the Senior Resident Assistants and Resident Assistants both individually and collectively. The Residence Hall Coordinator also supervises a front desk staff, in which the Residence Hall Coordinator is responsible for hiring, supervising and evaluating Desk Attendants and creating a work schedule for the desk in the respective hall. Student Outreach: Establish personal contact with students in order to adequately address student needs and concerns by remaining visible, approachable, and active in the halls. Actively working toward university goal of increasing student retention by knowing the residents and assisting them in aspects of university life. Administration and Management: Maintain general operation of the residence hall, including attention to administrative detail, budget management, assessment of both physical environment, and communication with the custodial and facilities staff. Engage with other campus departments and personnel in the administration of primary and collateral duties. Sit on university committees where appropriate. Leadership and Programming: Encourage the leadership development of students, assist with advising of Hall Council, facilitate enriching activities with student staff and Hall Council and implements Residence Life Learning Plan designed to support first-year and second-year students as they transition to the rigors and responsibilities of university life. Mentoring, Advising and Crisis Intervention: Provide assistance to students experiencing emotional, academic, physical, and/or interpersonal difficulties, and refer them to other professionals when appropriate. Assist in crisis/emergency situations. Attend staff training, as provided by Department. Policy and Discipline: Understand, support, and enforce campus policies and regulations in a appropriate context; conduct educational disciplinary meetings; and assign appropriate sanctions. Support Resident Assistants in the enforcement of policy and discipline. Duty Coverage and Accessibility: Serve as on-call contact for campus emergencies; generally one out of every six weeks. Maintain scheduled office hours in the residence hall. Other Responsibilities: Participate in Residence Life administrative tasks, including professional and student staff selection and training, on-going staff development, and complete individual collateral assignments, including but not limited to:Coordinator of Desk Attendant hiring and training. Summer Conferences Coordinator. Conduct Board Chair. Coordinator of Resident Assistant Selection, Training and/or Recognition. Coordinator of Marketing. Coordinator of Data Analysis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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