Community Coordinator

Company: Capital University
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Residential & Commuter Life, Community Coordinators promote student learning and success while working collaboratively with other campus departments to maximize the impact of the residential and commuter experience. Responsibilities include providing overall administration of their assigned areas, including enforcement of university regulations/policies, student staff development, educational programming, conflict resolution, and administrative/facilities management. Provides personal, academic, educational, disciplinary, crisis management, and student success coaching services to students through various programs and projects. This is a full-time, on-site position. Community Coordinators live on campus in a furnished apartment. Capital University is a small, private University in Columbus, OH, with approximately 900 residential students and 800 commuter students. The Office of Residential & Commuter Life consists of the Director, Associate Director, three Community Coordinators, Resident Assistants, and a Commuter Student Assistant. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for day-to-day administration of assigned student population. Responsibilities may include processing room changes, commuter locker requests, completing work orders, auditing keys/area access, creating communications, etc. Provide personal and academic support to the assigned student population. Train, supervise, support, and evaluate assigned student staff. Adjudicate student conduct incidents and implement appropriate sanctions. Participate in an on-call rotation to provide leadership during emergency or crisis situations, working collaboratively with Public Safety and Facilities. Manage Student Success cases for assigned student population and support students experiencing barriers to success. Support all major departmental processes including move-in, student staff selection & training, closing, housing selection, etc. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with one year of related work experience in Student Affairs/Development or a related field. Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with or ability to learn Maxient, E-RezLife, and Ellucian Colleague. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related area. One or more years of supervisory experience. Ability to work with multiple campus constituents. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit 1) an updated resume, 2) detailed cover letter, 3) contact information for three professional references. Review of materials will commence immediately and will continue until the positions have been filled. Please upload all requested documents to the drop box on the application. Capital University is currently unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship. For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu. Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking. Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Keywords: Capital University, Springfield , Community Coordinator, Administration, Clerical , Columbus, Ohio