POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Residence Education Coordinator

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and is in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest and most dynamic city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is the third largest institution within the University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 29,000 students. UNC Charlotte  is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.

The Division of Student Affairs is the 3^rd largest of 9 divisions at UNC Charlotte with over  500 employees and 20 departments. Nearly 6,000 students live on campus with another 7,800 living within walking distance of campus. There are a range of programs and services that support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, introduce them to campus life and Niner Nation and develop skills and competencies that employers desire. The staff work to create inclusive student-centered learning environments where students excel academically and develop personally into their best selves.

Example of summary of responsibilities: Principal responsibilities include staff supervision and development, residential education, community development, student conduct, facility and assignment management, hall council advising, crisis management, summer operations, and other departmental/campus-wide responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• STAFF SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT: Residence Education Coordinators are responsible for providing leadership, supervision, and development for the staff within their area. These responsibilities include selecting, training, and supervising the staff in their building/area; assisting in planning and conducting departmental training prior to each semester; providing for each Resident Advisor’s individual development through periodic performance reviews; facilitating on-going team building and staff development opportunities.
• RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION: The Residence Education Coordinators are responsible for implementing the departmental residential curriculum focusing on our five priorities: academic success, wellness, intercultural competence, life skills, and community responsibility. Responsibilities include creating a fall and spring semester educational plan which includes a variety of sequenced strategies; submitting assessment findings and making meaning of data for future residential curriculum planning purposes; working with community staff and student leaders to implement a variety of strategies to educate students within the five educational priority areas; and following up on data provided within the RA-resident intentional one-on-one interactions. 
• LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND DEPARTMENTAL ENGAGEMENT: Residence Education Coordinators support student leadership, community building, and campus-wide initiatives. They recruit and advise hall councils, offer leadership development opportunities, and integrate hall council efforts into the residential curriculum. Coordinators foster strong residential communities by partnering with RAs on connection-building activities, engaging personally with residents, providing informal counseling and referrals, and coordinating responses to roommate or student concerns. They also contribute to departmental and university efforts by serving on committees, supporting Orientation and Explore programs, assisting with divisional projects, and potentially co-advising RSA or NRHH, as well as helping plan campus-wide educational and social events 
• STUDENT CONDUCT: Residence Education Coordinators are responsible for the student conduct process in their building/area. These responsibilities include managing student conduct cases; referring cases to the University’s student conduct system in a timely fashion. 
• CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Residence Education Coordinators are responsible for the management and referral of incidents that occur in their building/area. These responsibilities include participating in year-round duty rotation to provide support to the residential population; working closely with the Counseling Center and Police and Public Safety; maintaining awareness of campus and community resources. 
• SUMMER OPERATIONS: Residence Education Coordinators are responsible for the summer activities in their building/area and will also help with other buildings and functions as needed. These responsibilities include coordinating a variety of conference services with direction from the Associate Director for Guest Operations; coordinating summer school housing with direction of an Assistant Director; working on departmental committees and projects assigned by Residence Life leadership (RA Training, REC/GHA Orientation & Training, etc.). 
• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Residence Education Coordinators are responsible for other responsibilities as directed by their supervisor and/or other Residence Life Leadership Team or Central Staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications are below:           

• Master’s degree, or
• Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Master’s degree in higher education, counseling and/or student personnel (or a related field), two years of housing experience at the graduate or professional level, and the demonstrated ability to blend the academic and residential components of student life.
Additional experience in staff supervision and educational/social programming will be viewed positively.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their understanding of and ability to advance UNC Charlotte's mission, vision, and guiding commitments (www.strategicplan.charlotte.edu), as well as the goals articulated in the UNC System's strategic plan (www.northcarolina.edu/impact/strategic-plan).

Interested applicants must apply online @ https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/ 69527

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources Department at UNC Charlotte.

Application screening by the search committee will begin August 21, 2026.

Anticipated start date is September 2026.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Start Date: 9/8/2026 - Approximate
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 2 - 4 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Interested applicants must apply online @ https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/ 69527

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources Department at UNC Charlotte.

Application screening by the search committee will begin August 21, 2026.

Anticipated start date is September 2026.