Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Life and Housing, the Residence Life Coordinator will live on campus and be responsible to provide management and oversight to residents within the residence hall. This position develops and implements policies, programs, and procedures for running successful housing operations. This position is responsible for tracking and analyzing current services and trends within housing, then proposing changes as needed.

Approximately half of this position is administrative in nature while the other half is spent working with students in various capacities such as: coordinating community and student development through student staff supervision, advising various student organizations, implementation of departmental policies and procedures, and building operation management. This is a live-in position which requires evening and weekend work.

This position requires the incumbent to live in the residence hall and provides room and board as part of the compensation package.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples may include a bachelor’s degree and one year related experience, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Special Skills or abilities related to position: theory, principles, and practices of residence/student life, counseling and advising practices and methods, laws pertaining to student rights. Understand nonverbal communication and recognize changes in behavior, emergency response experience, strong written and verbal skills, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range = $59,517.52 - $66,130.58 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on November 23, 2026 or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

• Supports and assists all aspects of student residence hall operations and management.

• Coordinates and monitors staffing and duty coverage; maintains records; provides supervision,

  guidance, advice, and training to student staff.

• Coordinates activities/programs; assists in development and enforcement of residence hall.

  policies and procedures.

• Provides basic intervention counseling and oversees code of conduct violations.

  a. Respond to policy violations in the residence hall or on campus.

  b. Serve on the on-call rotation for paraprofessional and professional staff.

  c. Partner with local law enforcement for policy violations when needed.

  d. Open, process and close CARE reports and incident reports via Advocate

  e. Serve as hearing officer for alleged violations and assign and coordinate appropriate sanctions.

• Monitors facilities; coordinates upkeep, cleanliness, and repair of residential areas.

• Ensures safety and security of residence halls. Work with physical plant to address any safety and security concerns; Implement hall-wide health and safety checks each semester.

• Works closely with student organizations in conducting business and organizing residential.

  student activities; serves as student liaison/advisor for student organizations, campus officials,

  and community agencies.

• Monitors student organization budgets.

• Facilitates growth, development and educational experience of students; promotes supportive environment; oversees student conduct within residence halls and during student activities.

• Food service audit. As part of the meal plan provided this position samples the various foods provided by the food vendor from the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. As designated by the Director of Student Life and Housing or campus designee the Coordinator will be required to assist with the annual assessment process for residence life and food service.

• Provides feedback on food service findings to supervisor or designee when requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

This position receives direction from a higher-level administrator.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may supervise others, including student staff.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicle records report is required. This position requires the incumbent to live in the residence hall and provides room and board as part of the compensation package.  Position requires travel and incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Colorado Driver’s license.  Work schedule is varied and will include evening and weekend hours.   Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Serve in the professional staff on-call rotation throughout the year to respond to emergencies and policy violations in the residence hall. Professional staff on-call must be available to take calls and come to campus quickly for the entirety of their on-call duration.

Working Conditions 

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.  Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally. 

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [email protected] 

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.  Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations.