Student and Campus Life Community Coordinator

Albright College

Reading, PA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Position Summary

· Live-on, full-time professional role responsible for fostering an inclusive, engaging, and welcoming campus environment.

· Builds strong relationships with students and promotes belonging within the residence halls and through campus-wide initiatives.

· Supports student retention, personal development, and academic success by serving as a visible, accessible, and trusted presence.

· Ideal for individuals passionate about student development, community-building, and supporting diverse learners in a small liberal arts setting.

· Lives in a college-provided apartment and collaborates across campus to ensure every student feels at home at Albright.

Key Responsibilities

Community Development & Student Retention

· Build strong, inclusive residential communities by living among students and offering direct support.

· Identify and assist students at risk of disengagement or departure.

· Collaborate with the Student Success Coach to coordinate early outreach and retention-focused interventions.

· Develop community-building initiatives that strengthen belonging and foster connections with peers, faculty, and staff.

· Engage campus and community partners to enhance student well-being and the overall residential experience.

Residential Life

· Supervise, train, and mentor a team of Resident Assistants (RAs).

· Participate in the professional on-call rotation for crisis response and emergency support.

· Assist with key housing operations, including move-in/move-out, room inspections, and facilities follow-up.

· Uphold community standards to maintain a safe, respectful, and academically supportive living environment.

· Maintain consistent visibility and approachability within the residence halls.

Student Engagement & Programming

· Plan and implement co-curricular events that promote involvement, leadership, and community—especially evenings and weekends.

· Advise and support student clubs and organizations on budgeting, leadership development, and event planning.

· Coordinate major student life events (e.g., Welcome Week, Homecoming, multicultural and mission-based celebrations).

· Promote campus events through effective communication strategies and social media engagement.

Administrative & Professional Development

· Maintain accurate records for residence life, incident reporting, and student programming.

· Attend departmental meetings, trainings, and campus initiatives supporting student success and retention.

· Contribute to a collaborative, innovative Student and Campus Life team.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

· Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

· Commitment to student-centered service and inclusive community-building.

· Must live on campus in a college-provided apartment.

· At least one year of post graduate experience in residential life, student leadership, or peer mentorship.

Preferred

· Familiarity with event planning, student development theory, mental health and wellness, and residence hall operations.

· Interest in supporting special student populations (e.g., international, commuter, first-generation students).