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Assistant Residential Life Coordinator - Resident Education

University of Texas at Dallas
$36,872 - DOQ
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, remote work
United States, Texas, Richardson
Sep 03, 2025
Posting Details
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Posting Number S06598P
Position Title Assistant Residential Life Coordinator - Resident Education
Functional Title
Department Residential Life
Salary Range $36,872 - DOQ
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 09/03/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 10/01/2025
Job Summary
The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Resident Education Coordinator - Student Leadership within University Housing. This is a full-time professional position that shares responsibility with other full-time staff members for the facilitation of a comprehensive student development program for on-campus apartments and five residence halls housing approximately 5,500 students. The purpose of this position is to provide additional assistance to Residential Life programs, events, and two student organizations.

This position is a full-time, live-on, non-exempt position that reports to the Assistant Director of Resident Education. This position will also have work responsibilities that will occur outside normal business hours.
Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree; One year of experience with college students or adolescents in community groups in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of student development theory and philosophy.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Six months to two years experience in residential life, student affairs, student advising, higher education administration, or similar work responsibilities;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide programmatic and student leadership opportunities through departmental programming and organizations including monthly annual program event targeting entire campus population, monthly competitive programming series, collaborative programs co-hosted with campus partners;
  • Market and promote student leadership opportunities and organizations within Residential Life;
  • Serve as primary advisor of Residential Housing Association (RHA) which is a student-led organization that is open to all residents of University Housing and focuses on large-scale programming and community building with five executive members;
  • Oversee the recruitment, training, and retention efforts and provide guidance to four Community Councils which are student-led organizations within the apartment and residence hall areas that focus on community-specific programmatic and community building efforts;
  • Meet regularly with student leaders for ongoing personal, student, and leadership development;
  • Assist the Assistant Director of Resident Education in the management of the Resident Education budget of approximately $100,000
  • Lead planner and facilitator for student leadership conference travel, which includes up to four conferences per year that includes logistical planning of travel;
  • Assist in the facilitation of large-scale programs that occur monthly and during Opening Week, Weeks of Welcome, and Homecoming Week;
  • Counsel and advise students on an as needed basis;
  • Assist, when needed, for the Peer Advisor selection process for 154 peer advisor positions including designing and managing interview processes, questions, evaluations, applications for fall and spring training events;
  • Create marketing for Peer Advisor recruitment and selection efforts;
  • Assist, when needed, for the Peer Advisor training serving 154 peer advisors which includes developing and delivering training schedules and seminars, assessment using learning outcomes, and other logistical tasks for fall, summer, and spring processes;
  • Assist in the planning and execution of the Student Leadership Banquet which occurs each spring;
  • Participate in on-call duty rotation including serving as first responder to incidents, reporting incidents via telephone tree and Maxient;
  • Serve on departmental committees on an as needed basis;
  • Serves as a campus security authority under the Clery Act;
  • Serves as a responsible employee under Title IX; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Walking, sitting, light lifting of objects
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information

  • Must possess at the time of hire a valid driver's license.
  • Must obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment start date and maintain an acceptable driving record during employment to drive a UT Dallas-owned vehicle or golf cart; training is required.
  • May be required to report to on-site work location during campus closure.
  • May be required to report to on-site work location during inclement weather.


Remote Work Flexibility:
After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in-office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Tuition Benefits
  • Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long and short-term disability
  • Retirement Plan Options
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays

About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of SEA ( STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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