Residence Life Coordinator - Student Leadership

Engineering a world of possibilities

Colorado School of Mines has an opening for a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) who is responsible for for supporting student leadership experiences across all residential communities.

The Residence Life Coordinator for Student Leadership (RLC-SL) is responsible The RLC-SL serves on the professional staff team for the Department of Residence Life (“the Department”) and reports to an Assistant Director of Residence Life. Responsibilities include advising the Campus Living Student Association (CLSA), supporting Community Councils, and acting as an interim RLC in the event of a short-term vacancy. The RLC-SL must possess excellent decision-making, organization, advising, and leadership skills. 

This position is a 12-month live-in position that requires flexible scheduling designed to address participation in the on-call rotation throughout the year and during weekdays, weekends, and holidays including fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. Additionally, this position may be called upon to support vacancies on our professional team and flex role responsibilities on a temporary basis. 


The Office of Residence Life is a fast-paced, student-centered, collaborative environment that is growing to serve more students. We are an office of 18 professionals and 100+ student staff, who work hard to make Residence Life and the Mines campus a positive community for all students and for each other. We take our jobs very seriously, but don’t take ourselves too seriously.   

A sense of humor and the ability to be adaptable are important for this role. A positive attitude and desire to contribute to a team and to the campus community are also imperative for this role. No single day looks the same, and often our carefully curated schedules get thrown out the window when opportunities to serve our students come up. Our work is important to the learning and growth of our students, and we must be adaptable to their needs.  

 

To learn more about our team, please visit our website: https://www.mines.edu/residence-life/team/  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Advise Campus Student Living Association (CLSA)- 40% 

• Serve as the primary advisor for CLSA, an organization that serves as a programming and advocacy body for all on-campus residents. 

• Advise the executive leadership team through regular 1:1 meetings, retreats, and training. Supporting their growth and development individually and as a team.  

• As needed, hold the executive leadership team accountable to organizational and Departmental expectations. 

• Attend weekly general assembly and executive team meetings, as well as events planned by the association. 

• Support the planning and execution of events facilitated by CLSA to ensure applicable Mines and Department processes and policies are adhered to.  

• Coordinate with vendors, in partnership with an Assistant Director, for organizational fundraising initiatives. 

• Support student leaders’ participation, engagement, and travel to regional and national conferences and organizations. 

• Oversee and advise the annual recruitment and election process for the executive leadership team. 

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a summer CLSA Intern. 

• Oversee the use of the CLSA budget in accordance with the organizational mission and institutional procurement and purchasing guidelines. 

• Support and advise the regular revision and ongoing development of the CLSA constitution and other governing documents. 

  

Community Council Development and Support- 25% 

• Oversee and advise the annual recruitment and election process for Community Councils, student led organizations for each residential community that serve as a programming and advocacy board. 

• Support the onboarding, growth, and professional development of Community Council executive members through Community Council Day and other regular training experiences. 

• Facilitate regular training and development for Community Council Advisors. 

• Support the regular revision and ongoing development of Community Council Constitutions and other governing documents. 

• Oversee and advise the annual recruitment and election process for the Community Councils. 

• Support the planning and execution of events facilitated by Community Councils, in partnership with their advisors, to ensure applicable Mines and Department processes and policies are adhered to.  

• Attend Community Council meetings and events as needed. 
   

On-Call and Crisis Response- 15% 

• Serve as the on-call professional staff on campus in the on-call rotation for the Department.   

• Serve as a Case Manager for student conduct cases.  

  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES  

Duties will include up to 20% of overall work and can change as deemed necessary by the Associate Director of Residence Life. Possible collateral duties include, but are not limited to, the following:    

• Participate in department level committees, initiatives, and task forces including staff recruitment/selection, training and development, staff evaluations, etc.     

• Serve on Campus Wide Committees and initiatives.      

• Professional development that contributes to your daily work and the department is supported and encouraged.    

• Professional development that contributes to your daily work and the department is supported and encouraged.   

• Assist with department-wide efforts to recruit, select, and train student and full-time staff.   

 

Interim Residence Life Coordinator Responsibilities   

In the event of a vacancy, the RLC-SL will serve as interim Residence Life Coordinator for a residential community until a vacancy is filled (typically 2-6 months). These duties include supervision of Resident Advisors, advising community council, running staff meetings, and facilitating operations of the physical buildings, as well as annual or semi-annual processes such as opening and closing. While serving in an interim capacity, primary position responsibilities will be modified.  

  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:  

• A master’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education and experience working in an educational or community development environment.   

---OR---  

• A master’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education in student affairs administration or a related field.  

• Degree must be completed by start of employment.  

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Commitment to ongoing learning and development of self and others.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

• The ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting. 

• Outstanding administrative, planning, and communication skills.  

  

Preferred Qualifications:

  

Education and Experience:  

• Experience working with college students in an educational setting as a paraprofessional or professional.   

• Experience working with college students in residential setting.  

• Experience advising or supervising.  

  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of student development theory.  

• Ability to utilize online platforms such as Maxient, eRezLife, StarRez, and/or Banner.  

Salary and Benefits

$56,485 - $59,152

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options

• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.

• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution

• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)

• Upload a resume or CV

• Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Application review will begin October 20, 2025. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by October 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may not be reviewed.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at  hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 36 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2025).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.  Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
 

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting