Residence Life Specialist

Job title: Residence Life Specialist

About the Role Wabash College seeks a Residence Life Specialist to coordinate housing operations, supervise Residence Assistants (RAs), and support Greek Life. This role blends operational tasks with student engagement to foster a strong sense of belonging and student success within the College’s residential communities. It is a full-time, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Associate Dean of Students.

What You'll Do

• Manage housing operations and facilities coordination: coordinate room selection (room assignments, roommate selection, housing agreements), open/close processes for residence halls and fraternities, assess room condition, prepare work orders, and serve as liaison between Campus Services and students.
• Oversee keys management, summer housing operations, safety inspections with Campus Safety, and coordination with food service providers to meet College standards in fraternities.
• Coordinate prospective student visits/tours of residential facilities and conduct biweekly cleaning inspections of fraternity spaces.
• Lead Residence Life leadership and community development: promote a residential environment that supports learning, leadership development, and positive citizenship; supervise and mentor RAs; collaborate on programs to foster engagement, inclusion, and belonging.
• Address student conduct proactively while supporting growth within The Gentleman’s Rule; collaborate with Student Life, Campus Safety, faculty, and other partners to enhance the residential experience.
• Serve as a resource and liaison to Greek Life officers, members, and chapter advisors; support healthy fraternity living environments and campus culture.
• Additional responsibilities: provide evening and weekend presence as needed; participate in divisional and campus-wide initiatives; assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in residence life, student leadership development, housing operations, or related higher education areas.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing student leaders.
• Knowledge of student development, community-building practices, and strategies that foster belonging and engagement.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to a student-centered, student-led approach rooted in the College's Gentleman's Rule and relationship development.
• Ability to proactively address student concerns, manage conflict, and support accountability and growth.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Additional experience in higher education settings and Greek Life.
• Demonstrated leadership in program development and community-building initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a comprehensive benefits program.
• Medical Plan Options: PPO (in-network/out-of-network) and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with up to $1,400 annual employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Primary Care & Walk-In Clinic access through Franciscan Health.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care.
• Employer-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Generous Parental Leave.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 7% employer contribution plus up to 3% employer match.
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange Programs.
• Local and Community Discounts.
• Wabash College is an equal opportunity employer.