Community Coordinator

The Community Coordinator (CC) in Residential Education supports Resident Fellows, residential student staff, and students in creating an undergraduate residential experience that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, health and well-being, belonging and community, and intellectual and personal growth.

The CC manages a multitude of diverse and complex projects, tracks action items, deadlines, and deliverables, and collaborates with relevant parties on behalf of community constituents to ensure all programmatic responsibilities and financial obligations are met in the neighborhoods and houses they support. The CC works behind the scenes to identify solutions independently and proactively to problems and to meet the needs of the Resident Fellows, students, and colleagues in their assigned houses/neighborhoods.

A successful candidate will have a strong background and proven track record in juggling competing demands and priorities with the highest degree of professionalism and accuracy. The CC must possess excellent project management, financial/accounting, and communication skills, exercise sound judgment in a variety of different situations, and handle confidential/private information with discretion.

The Community Coordinator reports directly to a Neighborhood Program Director and works closely with the Resident Fellows, residential student staff, Resident Directors, Academic Advising Directors, Housing staff, and Dining staff in their assigned neighborhoods.

Job purpose:

• Administer, support, and manage programs or functions under general supervision.

In this role, you will:

• Independently implement, administer, and evaluate day-to-day activities and programs of assigned houses/neighborhoods by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the houses/neighborhoods, Residential Education, and Student Affairs. This includes scheduling, organizing, and managing or supporting programs, activities, and events for assigned houses/neighborhoods; coordinating logistics; making arrangements with vendors; overseeing the production and distribution of materials; identifying appropriate funding sources; ensuring compliance with University, division, and department policies and procedures; and obtaining and sustaining the necessary resources and supplies.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the houses/neighborhoods, Residential Education, and Student Affairs. This includes reporting on the activities, programs, experiences, and spending of assigned houses/neighborhoods for the purposes of review, reflection, analysis, and identification of trends, patterns, and best practices.
• Analyze, uphold, and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for assigned houses/neighborhoods. Make recommendations to the cognizant Neighborhood Program Director to clarify and refine policies, streamline and simplify processes, and redesign systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Represent and advocate for assigned houses/neighborhoods as the key contact and subject matter expert in Residential Education. Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact between houses/neighborhoods and colleagues within and outside the department, such as the cognizant Neighborhood Program Director, Resident Director, Academic Advising Director, Housing staff, and Dining staff. Collaborate with colleagues to find solutions to problems and resolve issues. Commit resources and provide information and/or training to community constituents. May also represent assigned houses/neighborhoods to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, and planning/promoting events for assigned houses/neighborhoods, Residential Education, and/or Student Affairs.
• Participate in development of budgets, monitor and approve expenditures, and process financial transactions for assigned houses/neighborhoods. Evaluate alignment of spending with goals of house/neighborhoods, Residential Education, and Student Affairs and suggest adjustments as necessary. Perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.
• Work with the student staff of assigned houses/neighborhoods to effectively execute the functions and programs of each community, whether in student-led apartment or Row houses or under Resident Fellow leadership. This includes supporting neighborhood councils and dorm government where relevant and advising student financial managers and house treasurers on responsible stewardship of house funds. May guide and train residential student staff to perform various tasks and assignments related to their job responsibilities.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete routine tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with standard office software and email applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for making administrative operations run efficiently, effectively, and transparently.
• Strong critical thinking; ability to analyze situations and identify and implement solutions within the context of understanding assigned houses/neighborhoods both individually and collectively.
• Flexibility and positive attitude in meeting changing demands of a large, complex, and fast-paced environment is essential.
• Ability to learn new processes and procedures and apply them to various situations.
• Willing and able to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues as needed to provide support for houses/neighborhoods.

Physical requirements:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• May establish a flexible work schedule with Neighborhood Program Director to accommodate house/neighborhood needs.

The expected pay range for this position is $99,015 to $108,500 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.
Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

How to Apply:

We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.