Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC)
Sacramento, CA - USA
Job Summary
Working Title: Residence Hall Coordinator
Classification Title: Student Services Professional II (SSP II)
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Thursday October 8 2026 @ 11:55pm PT
Position Summary
Under the lead work direction of the Assistant Director of Residential Education (AD) and/or the Assistant Director of Student Success and Recruitment (AD) and under general supervision of the Associate Director of Residence Education (ADRE) the Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) is responsible for the development of a positive community atmosphere in the assigned living environment conducive to student development and academic success.
The purpose of this work is to assist students in making successful progress toward their degree objectives; to provide learning experiences which supplement those in the classroom; and to assist and encourage students to utilize campus resources and apply the knowledge skills and abilities learned during their university careers.
The RHC is responsible for implementing and carrying out the University Housing Services conduct within their assigned community. The RHC will work with the department leads or the ADRE on higher level conduct issues.
The RHC serves as the first responder regarding safety crisis and emergency situations in the residential community. The RHC oversees the daily building administration procedures and operation of their addition this position serves in a variety of capacities working on projects committees and tasks.
The RHC has lead responsibility direction of 1-2 residence halls including providing lead work direction to 6-14 Resident Advisors 8-14 Desk Attendants and 1-4 graduate students. The RHC is also responsible for advising Hall Council and performing academic advising.
This is a 12-month live-in position renewable each year based on performance departmental need and available funding.
University Housing Services (UHS) is a non-general fund self-support program with approximately 2500 on-campus beds and housing a mix of first-year through graduate school students with 8 residence halls 61 paraprofessional staff and approximately 180 student staff. UHS includes a First-Year Experience Program and Residential Theme Floors and a full Summer Conference Program
FLSA:Exempt (not eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range:The initial starting salary for this appointment is not to exceed $5083 per month.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5083 per month - $7228 per month
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Salary Grade/Range:1
Recruitment Type:Temporary(Annually Renewable)
Time Base:Full-Time
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays. Position works on-site.
Work Schedule Requirements:Ability to live on-campus and participate in an on-call duty rotation.
Department Information
Offering various and diverse living and learning experiences the University Housing Services Office is an integral part of the educational mission of Sacramento State. As such the office strives to create a welcoming and stimulating environment that prompts students to participate in co-curricular activities that promote life and leadership skills social responsibility and academic success. For more information: Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the practices procedures and activities of the program to which assigned; general knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management. General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.
Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews; reason logically; collect compile analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data; advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required; recognize multicultural multisexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty and staff CSU administrators student organizations private and public agencies and others in committee work and student advising and community contacts; and rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation functions and programs of the campus to which assigned. Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office.
Possession of these knowledge and abilities typically is demonstrated through the Experience requirements below.
Experience:
Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A masters degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences public or business administration or a job-related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
RequiredQualifications
Experience:
- University student services experience (e.g. advising admissions community development conduct residential education or student programming).
- Experience working with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Ability to independently prioritize plan and organize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide direct programs and/or services to a diverse student population.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
- Ability to compile prepare write and review reports.
- Ability to prepare and give presentations.
- Proficiency using standard office software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Familiarity working with school-based record/data systems/software (example: PeopleSoft StarRez).
- Ability to understand interpret and apply moderately complex rules regulations and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to train and provide lead work direction to others (i.e. student employees/student leaders).
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
Work Schedule Requirements:
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays.
- Ability to live on-campus and participate in an on-call duty rotation.
Conditions of Employment:
- Satisfactory completion of the background check process.
PreferredQualifications
- Masters degree in Higher Education or related field.
- Experience working with students considered to be at promise.
- Experience in a college or university housing services program beyond the Resident Advisor level.
- Experience working with theme/learning communities or first year experience programs.
- Experience with programming crisis management community development conduct and/or administration.
- Knowledge of live-in requirements and the challenges that go with living on campus.
- Knowledge of and ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million.
As Californias capital university Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead serve and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution and a Black Serving Institution and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Campus Safety ActNotification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Education Code 89521 Requirements
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
Out of State Employment
Sacramento State as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
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