Residential Learning Coordinator

Position Title: Residential Learning Coordinator Compensation: 42,000-44,000 Department: Kinghorn Hall (Matt Kovach About this opportunity: If you enjoy making a difference, then being a part of Housing and Residence life at Ball State is the place for you! We take great pride in our Housing and Residence life team. We represent a variety of colleges and universities throughout the country and our team possesses a high degree of skill and expertise. This live-in role provides experiences in community development, occupancy management, staff supervision, crisis response, conduct adjudication, and more. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Function: Facilitate student learning and development; coordinate residential curriculum model in residence halls; manage administrative functions in two designated residence halls. There is typically a four-year limit of service as a Residential Learning Coordinator at Ball State. This is a live-in position. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop and implement intentional learning experiences through implementation of the Residential Curriculum in assigned residence hall(s). Advise, counsel, and establish rapport with students to assist them in adjusting to residence hall living in particular and college life in general. Assist students in developing healthy relationships with their roommate and the residence hall community in general. Refer residents to appropriate University or community resources. Collaborate with the Residential Learning Team in engaging with residential learning communities. Select, train, advise and supervise seven to twelve Resident Assistants; train, advise and supervise Assistant Residential Learning Coordinator. Exercise general supervision over main hall desk operations; coordinate student related programs for residence hall desk operations. Hire, train, and supervise twelve to sixteen student desk employees. Work with supervised staff to understand and implement policies and procedures to insure healthy and safe environment; build and maintain an atmosphere to promote self-discipline and respect for others through upholding and enforcing university policies. Perform administrative duties to maintain an efficient, functioning residence hall; tasks include assigning rooms; controlling keys; maintaining records; and preparing necessary requisitions and reports for other university departments. Respond to emergency situations in an efficient and effective manner to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. Monitor the condition of facilities; recommend repairs or alterations as needed. Support and advise hall council and other student groups regarding planning, budgeting, and implementing student experiential learning activities. Participate in the overall planning of the total residence hall program; work closely with other housing area personnel in carrying out programs and services; support the development of budget requests. Establish relationships with other departments within Student Affairs and the university; assume a leadership position within the department through committee work, activities, liaison work with other departments, and professional and staff in-service activities. Teach academic course for students interested in student affairs work in residence halls. Work irregular hours; may be called upon to respond to hall events and emergencies as needed. Serve in on-call duty rotation for a designated area on a regularly scheduled basis. Assist with summer operation duties, including work with summer conferences, freshman orientation, summer school and other summer operations and programs. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution conferred by December 31, 2025. Residence hall administration experience or other related experience. Must be available to begin work on January 5, 2026. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in discipline represented within student affairs administration or related field. At least one year full-time experience in residence hall administration or a related field. P3 management experience, student affairs experience, or other related experience preferred. How to apply: Resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references is required. What we offer: At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Professional and download the spreadsheet. If you are applying for a 10-month position or one with Burris or Indiana Academy, please select the corresponding calculator. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663