What are the responsibilities and job description for the ResLife Coordinator position at MSSM?
Job Description: Residential Life Coordinator
Reports To: Dean of Students
The residential life coordinator is an integral part of the School’s student life team and is responsible for
implementing the School’s residential program. The residential life coordinator works closely with the dean of
students and the residential instructors to ensure that the students have an engaging residential experience at MSSM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assigns residential instructor schedules and duties to meet the School’s residential life curriculum and goals.
- Provides feedback on residential instructor performance to the dean of students.
- Organizes and coordinates student activities - in accordance with School’s goals and within budgeted
- Arranges the School’s athletics schedule and coordinates necessary supports such as referees and equipment.
- Oversees the residential assistant program - ensuring the program creates leadership opportunities for
- Manages the School’s transportation fleet - maintaining a usage schedule and coordinating with business
- Coordinates with dining staff on student activity and residential life needs and feedback.
- Schedules and implements new student orientation program as designed.
- In cooperation with the dean of students, coordinates transportation needs with external contractors.
- Oversees the School’s student community jobs program.
- Oversees the School’s student club program.
- With dean of students and Student Support Team, ensures student accommodations and success plans are
- Coordinates and provides training for residential instructors and others serving on residential life duty teams.
- Serves on a regular residential life duty team (or equivalent).
- Fills an alternative summer assignment such as Summer Experience residential life, pool management, or
- Performs other duties in support of the School as assigned by the dean of students.
Essential Skills:
To be successful in this position you must be able to function comfortably in a team environment and relate well to
students, parents, and coworkers. This position requires maturity, a calm demeanor, and excellent detail and
organization skills. You must be passionate about living in a boarding setting and being a student advocate while
maintaining accountability.
Bachelor’s degree or higher required, along with successful experience in a leadership student life role in a
residential setting. The normal work environment will vary greatly depending upon the tasks and needs of MSSM.
Time will be spent at the School, driving, and at various meetings. This is a 12 month position and the residential life
coordinator is required to live on-campus in dorm housing provided by the School.
95 High Street, Limestone, ME 04750 (207) 325-3303 Fax (207) 325-3340 www.mssm.org
