Residence Life Coordinator

Grinnell College

Education-Teaching/Admin | Full Time | Onsite | Grinnell

Posted: 10/15/26

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) position at Grinnell College is part of a two-year career development track. The RLC is a student-centered, collaborative, and intentional educator who supervises student staff and manages a residential learning community of approximately 250 students. The Residence Life Coordinator is – first and foremost – a residential educator responsible for creating and sustaining a community of learners that reside in a self-governing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is energized by the opportunity to grow as a generalist in Student Affairs and help shape a thriving department focused on student learning and achievement.

Residence Life Coordinator responsibilities include day-to-day management of a residential community of approximately 250 students, supervision of 9-14 high-achieving student staff, assistance with GCORE the residence life curriculum, innovation program planning and implementation, personal and group advising, cooperative management of residential facilities, facilitation of the Grinnell College First Year Experience course for those with a Masters Degree, and serving in an on-call and crisis response rotation.

Two (2) regular, full-time, 12-month positions are available. The annual salary for each position is $48,000, along with employer-provided housing and meals

Deadline to Apply 11/13/26

Address

733 Broad St, 0217

Essential Job Functions

Key Responsibilities
• Leadership training, advising and development
• Administration
• On-call and crisis response

Education

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in student affairs or higher education

Preferred Qualifications
• Masters in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, hotel management, or another area relevant to student affairs

Experience

• At least one year of housing or residence life experience

About the Company

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE
Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Travel Required

no

Resume Required

Yes

Contact Person

DaNaye VanDeKrol

Deadline to Apply 11/13/26

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