Coordinator of Residence Life, Leadership Development and Programming

Coordinator of Residence Life, Leadership Development and Programming

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The first date of consideration is October 6, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title	Coordinator of Residence Life, Leadership Development and Programming
Work Location	Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment	Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department	Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
HR Home Department	086020 RESIDENCE LIFE HOUSING & DINING SVC
Pay Grade	42
Proposed Salary	$47,000-$49,000/annually
Sponsorship Information	Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?	No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type	Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt	Exempt
General Function	The Coordinator of Residence Life – Leadership Development and Programming is responsible for implementing the recruiting, selection, and training of Hall Council leaders, National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) members and Executive Board, Residence Hall Association (RHA) General Assembly members, and the RHA Executive Board, the training of Hall Council Advisors, serving as the primary advisor to RHA, maintaining all financial records for RHA, managing the Programming Resource Center (PRC), coordinating the processes to collect programming data, and presenting/creating opportunities to educate Resident Assistants and student leaders about programming activities. The Coordinator of Residence Life – Leadership Development and Programming provides strategic direction and implementation of efforts to develop student leaders and programmatic initiatives within the residence halls. The Coordinator of Residence Life – Leadership Development and Programming provides leadership and support for summer Camps and Conferences.
Description of Primary Duties	The Coordinator of Residence Life – Leadership Development and Programming is responsible for implementing the recruiting, selection, and training of Hall Council leaders, National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) members and Executive Board, Residence Hall Association (RHA) General Assembly members, and the RHA Executive Board, the training of Hall Council Advisors, serving as the primary advisor to RHA, maintaining all financial records for RHA, managing the Programming Resource Center (PRC), coordinating the processes to collect programming data, and presenting/creating opportunities to educate Resident Assistants and student leaders about programming activities. The Coordinator of Residence Life – Leadership Development and Programming provides strategic direction and implementation of efforts to develop student leaders and programmatic initiatives within the residence halls. The Coordinator of Residence Life – Leadership Development and Programming provides leadership and support for summer Camps and Conferences.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications	Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Administration, Counseling, or a related field is preferred. Experience: At least one year of post-Bachelor’s experience as a RHA Advisor or Hall Council Advisor is required. Experience as a Residence Hall Director or Assistant Hall Director is preferred. Skills: The ability to effectively organize leadership development activities for Hall Council and RHA leaders is required. Demonstrated ability to advise students, counsel individuals on a one-on-one basis regarding a variety of issues, establish positive working relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds, and organize activities and information to meet specific established goals is required. Demonstrated ability to perform in a problem-solving capacity including the evaluation of crisis and emergency situations is required. The ability to design and implement educational and social programs for residence life audience is required. The ability to maintain an accurate record of programming funds is required. Effort: Must be mobile to the extent that response to emergency and assistance calls is prompt and area coverage rounds can be completed in a reasonable time period. Must be able to visually inspect for cleanliness and condition of physical facility.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description	https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1954.htm
Open Date	09/15/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants	The first date of consideration is October 6, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement	Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement	Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number	20260243FTS
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88091

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacancy?
   • Indeed
   • Linkedin
   • Missouri State University Website
   • Google
   • Employee Referral
   • Job Alerts
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Personal Contacts / Networking
   • Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)
   • Other
2. * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents -1