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Part-Time Assistant Residence Life Coordinator

Penn State University
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Responsible to the Assistant Director or Area Coordinator for the supervision and administration of a residence hall community and promoting a diversified residential program through a curricular approach. Duties include:

  • Assisting resident assistants with the development, tracking, promotion, and implementation of programming; administration of daily operations;

  • community development; 

  • maintaining an effective working relationship with campus partners; 

  • staff selection, training, supervision, and evaluation; 

  • student contact in the areas of counseling, conflict mediation and resolution, crisis management, and discipline. 

  • Provides on-call duty coverage on a rotating basis

    Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree. This is position has potential for both live-on and live-off staff. An on campus apartment will be provided while providing on call coverage. This is a part-time job, at 20 hours per week with potential for up to 40 hours on occasion. Start date is as soon as possible.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact

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