Job Summary
The Housing and Residential Life Coordinator works to develop an atmosphere conducive to the academic and personal growth and development of residential students. This person accomplishes these goals by efficiently managing the residential facility, by providing a variety of personal assistance and support to residents, and by maintaining a living environment which attends to the needs of the residents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An associate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Must have experience working with high school or college students.
- Must have experience interacting with the public.
- Must have good intrapersonal skills, a strong work ethic, reading and math skills, and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the direction and daily operation of residential facilities, including enforcement of housing and safety rules, response to disciplinary incidents, and responsibility for college property assigned to the residence halls.
- Reside on campus in an assigned residence to support the effective operation and oversight of the residential community.
- Manage residential housing processes and records, including resident assignments, move-in and check-out procedures, room inspections, resident files, and assessment of room damages following move-out.
- Promote the health, safety, and security of residential students by conducting regular health and safety checks and coordinating security rounds with campus police.
- Provide support and guidance to residential students, including assistance with roommate conflicts, student concerns, and other situations affecting the residential experience.
- Build relationships with residents and foster a positive residential community through regular interaction with students and the planning and coordination of activities and events.
- Coordinate the operational needs of the residence halls, including maintenance and repair needs, housekeeping services, and supplies necessary for residential facilities.
- Maintain effective working relationships with campus departments, including campus police, Student Services, Plant Operations, Auxiliary Services, and other areas that support housing and residential life.
- Supervise, train, and coordinate Resident Assistants and assist with campus and departmental events, including evening activities, as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, required, or directed by the College. The College reserves the right to assign additional tasks and to alter or reassign job duties as necessary to meet business and operational needs.
- In order to perform these essential functions, the Housing and Residential Life Coordinator must be present at work. Therefore, attendance is an essential function.
SALARY: Appropriate placement on State Salary Schedule E4 ($34,298-$51,793) of the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule. In addition to salary, this position is provided an on-campus residence as a benefit of employment. Availability of the residence is subject to the College’s readiness and occupancy timeline.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application packet must be received in the no later than 1 p. m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026. A complete application packet consists of:
(1) Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references.
(2) Résumé
(3) Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position.
(4) Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
(5) Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed)
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment. All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.WALLACESTATE.EDU/EMPLOYMENT
Please Note:
ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these documents during the process.
Human Resources
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
256-352-8020
When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of all application material is August 25, 2026.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The College reserves the right to fill the position within four months of the stated deadline date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position should circumstances warrant the need to fill more than one position.
Applicants scheduled for an interview may receive or review the Essential Functions for the position at the time of the personal interview. Any applicant, however, may request a copy of the Essential Functions for the position prior to the interview appointment. All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section.
Wallace State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College Systems, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Wallace State Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Applicants requiring accommodations in the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office at 256-352-8020 prior to the closing date of the announcement.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Wallace State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Pay: $34,298.00 - $51,793.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
