Residential College Community Coordinator

About USC

The Residential Education staff at the University of Southern California plays a vital role in shaping the student experience for over 9,500 residents living within USC Housing. Situated in the dynamic heart of Los Angeles—where innovation, culture, and history converge—USC stands at the crossroads of global influence, soon to host the LA 2028 Olympics and other world-renowned events.

Within this energetic and prestigious environment, the Residential College Coordinator (RCC) serves as a full-time, live-in professional who helps transform residential spaces into thriving communities. RCCs are essential to fostering connection, support, and leadership among students, while cultivating a sense of purpose and pride in Trojan life. As a proud member of the Big Ten, USC’s rich traditions, spirited culture, and expansive opportunities provide a powerful backdrop for the RCC’s work—impacting lives, building community, and advancing the values that define the Trojan Family.

Residential College Coordinator Job Description

Under the supervision of an Assistant Director, the RCC is responsible for the direct supervision, training, and evaluation of the Graduate Residential College/Community Coordinators and 7-22 student staff (Resident Assistants). In addition, the RCC is responsible for advising their community council. In addition to the essential duties listed, the RCCs provide leadership in the development of a robust academic and social environment for residents, while creating and maintaining a high level of safety, security, and well-being for all residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Supervise, train, and evaluate 7-22 Resident Assistants and possibly a Graduate Residential College/Community Coordinator
• Serve as primary advisor or co-advisor (with GRCC) to community council while supporting the overall mission of RHA
• Participate in the departmental 24/7 on-call duty and emergency response system for the residential community
• Provide advice, support, assistance and referrals to resident students regarding academic, housing, personal or other concerns
• Provide resources and support for the activities and programs in the building/community
• Serve as a judicial hearing officer within the Residential Review process
• Serve as a representative on department task forces, projects, and/or committees
• Maintain a weekly work schedule with a minimum of 37.5 hours/week for residents and staff. Evening office hours are expected. Additionally, there will be periodic weekend commitments
• Perform administrative functions for day-to-day operation of the assigned residential community
• Other duties as assigned by the department leadership
• Assist with the maintenance of residence halls in cooperation with USC Housing

• In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

Staff Training, Supervision, and Development

• Supervise, train, and evaluate 7-22 Resident Assistants and possibly a Graduate Residential College Coordinator
• Coordinate training for RAs and Senior Staff during Fall Training (July/August), Winter Training (January), Spring Training (March/April), and in-area training throughout the year
• Provide staff direction, support, and professional development during weekly staff meetings and one-on-one meetings
• Provide routine performance evaluations of Resident Assistants and Graduate Assistants
• Create a supportive environment that promotes the professional and personal development of each student staff member

Administrative Functions

• Develop a working knowledge of the Office for Residential Education operations
• Manage the day to day operations of a housing community ranging from 250-1,000 beds
• Maintain work schedule designed to provide maximum accessibility and involvement with students and staff. It is expected that the Residential College/Community Coordinator will be available to students and staff in the evening hours and during periodic weekend commitments
• Demonstrate effective communication, planning, and organizational skills as they relate to job responsibilities
• Maintain an awareness of the physical needs of the residence halls
• Walk the floors of assigned building(s) weekly to assess environmental and safety conditions
• Perform administrative tasks associated with hall closing and opening and participate in departmental staffing of check-in/out
• Develop a working relationship with the University of Southern California Department of Public Safety
• Maintain offic