The Department of Residence Life (DRL) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate for a
full-time, 1-year term (4-year max), 11-month/year, Residence Coordinator position. The Residence Coordinator is a live-in
professional-responsible for the operation of one of our residential campus living areas. This position requires the Residence Coordinator
to reside in an assigned, fully furnished on-campus apartment throughout the term of their appointment. Compensation for this position
includes year-round housing and an academic year meal plan at no cost to the employee. This position reports to the Director of Residence
Life, and works in concert with a team of professionals to shape the environment and experiences of the residential student population;
provide direct support to residents by connecting them to academic, leadership and social engagement opportunities; provide services and
programs focused on UAA's Residential Curriculum; and strengthen residents' sense of belonging at UAA.
Resident Coordinators serve
as Campus Security Authorities in compliance with federal law, specifically the Clery Act, and serve as Responsible Employees as designated
in Regents' Policy and University Regulation and in compliance with federal law, specifically Title IX. All residential staff members will
be set up as Authorized Adults working with Minors-successful candidates will need to complete Protection of Minors training, Campus
Security Authority training, sign a code of conduct, complete a background check and reference check related to working with minors, in
addition to other certifications.
Department of Residence LifeThe Department of Residence Life seeks to
make available safe, comfortable and affordable housing options to students at UAA working toward their academic goals. Tremendous effort
and intention are invested into creating an environment on the residential campus that values welcoming students from all walks of life,
supports academic success and fosters a sense of community and belonging. Our team is dedicated to serving the needs of students living on
campus. The programs, services and activities we offer are designed to complement students' educational experiences and achieve the
educational priority outlined in our Residential Curriculum. Our programs connect students with people, departments and activities that
support their educational and career goals, celebrate the various identities held by our students and connect them to the institution
through their peers and detailed resource sharing. Residence Life provides staff the opportunity to work with a Faculty-in-Residence
program, Gender-Neutral Housing, a comprehensive first-year experience program, the Alaska Native, Indigenous and Rural Outreach Program, as
well as exciting collaborative programming initiatives with campus partners and specialized assignments.
The Department of Residence
Life and the Division of Campus Service work closely together to ensure that all aspects of the residential student experience, from housing
applications to facility maintenance, and from social engagement to academic success, are intentionally addressed. We are looking for a
teammate that believes that is our job to provide our complex student population access to the best possible experience they can have.
We respectfully acknowledge that the University of Alaska Anchorage and its community campuses are located on the traditional lands
of the Dena'ina Athabascan and Alutiiq Sugpiaq people. Our bustling, urban campus is located in the U-Med (university-medical) district of
Anchorage, aptly named due to the 2 hospitals (Providence Alaska Medical Center and the Alaska Native Medical Center) and tribal college
(Alaska Pacific University) stationed directly adjacent to the university, and is close by to unique and exciting options for shopping,
restaurants and ski trails. Nestled at the base of the towering Chugach Mountains and minutes away from the Pacific Ocean's Cook Inlet,
UAA's Anchorage campus is a breathtaking place to live and work!
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree
in a related field and three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Master's degree
preferred (or a combination of significant, relevant education with at least a bachelor's degree earned and directly related work experience
equivalent to an advanced degree), preferably in a higher education administration or student services related field.
Successful
applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment upon
hire. Qualifying earned degrees must be conferred either by institutions of higher education which are accredited by one of the six US
regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education as determined by UAA based on a review
by a foreign educational credential evaluation service and recognized by UAA.
Experience with direct supervision of employees.
Experience working at an institution of higher education.
Experience responding to or managing crisis situations (i.e.
threats to the health, safety or welfare of an individual, a community or their property).
Experience working successfully with
complex populations as well as a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive and welcoming practices.
Knowledge of issues facing current
university student populations.
Special Conditions: Finalists must complete an Authorization for Release of Information form and
receive satisfactory background check results as a condition of employment. This is a live-in position requiring the employee to reside in a
residence hall apartment. A meal plan is provided during the academic year. This position has a four-year term limit.
Position Details: This is a full-time, term-funded, 11-month, exempt staff position complete with both a
competitive salary and
full employee benefits package. UA
provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for
employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the
UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.
Anticipated start date 7/12/2026. Includes a furnished apartment plus meals for the fall-spring academic year.
Applications will be
accepted for review on 04/17/2026, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 04/16/2026.
The
University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be
approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be
approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.
A valid driver's license and clean driving
record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.
- To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.
Applicant Instructions: Please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3)
professional references with your application.
- If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kerry Davis, at kadavis@alaska.edu.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must
be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to
work in the United States are not eligible. This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for
contract renewal at the University's discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable
accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this
application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at
ua-ada@alaska.edu.
The
University of Alaska (
www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational
Institution. The University is committed to a
policy of non-discrimination (
www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally
protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on
the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the
Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and
professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
- Each university within the University of Alaska system
publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such
as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety
policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University
will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains
information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus
Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization;
and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any
fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the
reports is available at: UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf
Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak
College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova
Extension) Online:
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety.
Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students
Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or
police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or
uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: (Addresses
Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok
Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online:
https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and
Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or
uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education
Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online:
https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson
Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing
uas.clery@alaska.edu.