Resident Assistant Program Coordinator at WyoTech

Laramie, Wyoming, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

58968.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Training Development, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Event Planning, Budget Management, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Initiative, Resourcefulness, Evaluation, Supervision

Industry

Description

Description First Review: March 2nd, 2026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary: $37,440 - $58,968, DOE WyoTech’s vision is simple but bold: BEST TRAINING. BEST EXPERIENCE. BEST OUTCOMES. Do you thrive in building community, mentoring student leaders, and creating a safe, welcoming campus environment? The Resident Assistant Coordinator plays a vital role in shaping the on-campus student experience by leading and supporting the Resident Assistant (RA) and Desk Assistant (DA) programs. This position is ideal for a collaborative, student-centered professional who is passionate about leadership development, engagement, and fostering a positive residential community. Through hands-on supervision, training, and program development, the Resident Assistant Coordinator helps ensure campus living is supportive, inclusive, and aligned with institutional values. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Develop hiring calendar to ensure regular position recruitment and fulfillment Manage interview and selection process to identify top candidates Collaborate with campus partners to ensure coordinated support in hiring process (Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Human Resources) Develop, coordinate, and deliver RA and DA training to include: Building rapport with residents Navigating roommate conflict Connecting students to resources Encouraging student engagement Weekly room checks Incident report forms Incident response protocol Working with campus security Maintenance forms Social program planning Move-in day support Evaluation process Host “extended meetings” at least once a month to provide additional training Build a social program development form to help students develop events and plan a budget for their event Continue to revise and refresh training curriculum Maintain regular check in meetings 1:1 with RAs and DAs as well as living communities (i.e., all Campus Courtyard RAs and DAs as a group) Implement and maintain an evaluation process to assess performance Work closely with Student Life Manager to coordinate RA support at major campus events and initiatives, such as signature events, student activities, service events, and student staff training Maintain hiring records for student positions Manage budget related to hiring student positions and RA social programming Work with supervisor to contribute to strategic planning and goal-setting for the Housing department Assist with scheduling, task delegation, and timesheet approval Maintain a supportive and developmentally focused work environment for student employees Assist team with campuswide student concerns reporting system Requirements Associated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience Be solution oriented, resourceful, and proactive with?a strong sense?of responsibility and ownership.? Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.? Advanced ability to work independently.? Must?be able to organize and?demonstrate?initiative.? Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a?fast paced, high-pressure environment.? Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.? Excellent customer?services?skills.? Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with a consultative style.? Ability to promote/maintain?a cooperative work environment.? Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities that may require overtime or extended hours to include evening and weekends.? Willingness to respond to all call situations.? Minimum Requirement (A combination of the following experience and training, or the equivalent of, would be qualifying): High school diploma or equivalent from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Experience developing and implementing training. Would prefer a bachelor’s degree in communication, human resources, social work, counseling, education, or related fields. Experience working in housing, student development programs or a residential life program. Ability to design and evaluate training programs. Knowledge of community organizations and resources. Direct Reports to This Position Residential Assistants, Desk Assistants Physical Requirements Occasional evening or weekend hours to support programming. Ability to move across campus and assist with events or program activities. Light lifting (up to 25 lbs.) for materials and event setup. Applicants who are offered an appointment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation and driver's license check.

Responsibilities

The Resident Assistant Program Coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting the Resident Assistant and Desk Assistant programs, ensuring a positive residential community. This includes developing training, managing recruitment, and collaborating with campus partners.