Community Life Coordinator for Returning Student ...

Apply for Job Job ID372701 LocationRochester Job FamilyStudent Services Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9703RL Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job This position works in-person in Rochester, MN. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position is contingent upon confirmed student enrollment for the upcoming term. The Community Life Coordinator (CLC) for Returning Student Communities is a full-time, livein professional responsible for cultivating supportive, inclusive, and developmentally focused residential communities for secondyear and upperdivision students at the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR). The CLC is a key member of the Residential Life team within the Student Life unit and which includes the Senior Director, Assistant Director, the Community Life Coordinator for FirstYear Students, and the Living Learning Communities (LLC) Coordinator to promote wellbeing, belonging, and academic success across the residential experience. This role supports upperdivision community development, student staff supervision, and operational processes while contributing to a coordinated, collaborative approach across the residential system. The CLC also leads the design, implementation, and assessment of the SecondYear Residential Experience, a signature initiative focused on retention, academic momentum, and student engagement. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life & Academic Initiatives. Location and Work Environment This position is based in-person on the UMR campus in downtown Rochester. As a student-facing and community-centered role, high visibility within the residence halls is required. Work Conditions Urban Campus: Work occurs across multiple residence hall buildings in the downtown area. The position requires frequent movement between facilities, including responding to calls during evening/on-call hours. Flexibility: This is primarily an in-person role, with occasional opportunities for remote administrative work during administrative periods. Live-In Benefits & Arrangements: Housing: An on-campus apartment is provided as a condition of employment. Family & Partners: A partner/spouse and/or minor children are permitted to reside with the CLC, subject to a background check and university occupancy policies. Pet Policy: This is a pet-friendly position (subject to approval and university policy). Amenities: The package includes one parking space and a meal plan, intended to support community engagement and dining feedback. Work Schedule Full-time, exempt, 12-month role (40 hours/week). Requires evening and weekend work to support programming, community needs, and student concerns. Participates in the Professional Staff On-Call rotation, including some holiday and university break coverage. Must be available for after-hours, in-person response to situations when on call. Expected Contributions Expected Contributions to the Student Life Area Interpersonal Skills and Competencies - Active Participation in campus experiences helps students build healthy, respectful relationships that support personal growth and wellbeing. Enhance upper-division student well-being and academic momentum by designing residential experiences tailored to independent living and the Second-Year Experience. Develop and implement training for RAs and DAs focused on supporting the complex needs, career readiness, and advanced social dynamics of returning students. Community Integration and Campus Engagement - Students develop personal identity, a positive self-view and a sense of responsibility for how their actions and words shape a safe, equitable, and thriving community. Cultivate mature, equitable residential communities where returning students take ownership of their living spaces and mentor peers. Support student safety by serving in the Professional Staff on-call rotation and managing upper-division student concerns a d conduct with a focus on accountability and community impact. Personal Development - Reflected in how students connect across differences, pursue meaningful experiences both in and outside of the classroom, cultivate purpose, practice well-being and take ownership of their learning. Contribute to student development by connecting returning residents with resources that foster career exploration, deeper academic engagement, and life-skills preparation. Collect qualitative and quantitative feedback on the upper-division experience to inform housing strategies that drive retention beyond the first year. Expected Contributions to Campus Priorities Students at the Center: Develop returning student residential systems that prioritize independent living, continued belonging, and targeted support for the

Created: 2026-04-04