Residence Coordinator Cover Letter

Please consider me for the residence coordinator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight and significant management of the tools, systems, and processes for the collection and processing of applications, housing availability, and associated details for all residents in a 12 month housing operation, including support of summer session housing.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Full-time live in Housing or Residence Life experience preferred
• Knowledge of planning and organizing events for students
• Preference will be given to those with previous graduate or professional experience in Housing/Residence Life
• Experience with conflict mediation
• Experience with crisis response and management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Docs
• Knowledge of University Housing policies and procedures preferred
• Knowledge of Wolverine Access and Odyssey HMS

In response to your job posting for residence coordinator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and coordination for the planning of all campus-wide leadership programs, retreats, and seminars for students, student organizations, and officers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong organizational, planning, problem solving, training, and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs, Learning Management Systems such as Blackboard, Housing Management programs such as RMS-Mercury, and other campus/popular technologies
• Customer service orientated, friendly and approachable– has a contagious smile!
• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder with students, colleagues, and external suppliers
• Creative and energetic with lots of common sense
• Enjoy fast-paced environments – every day is different in school operations!
• Highly, organised and thorough with attention to detail

I would like to submit my application for the residence coordinator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing training to Housing and Residence Life professional and student staff on student of concern issues.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience as a goal-oriented, charismatic, self-disciplined, willing risk-taker with a genuine interest in the success of all students
• Experience supervising students preferred
• Capable of multi-tasking and adapting to a changing environment
• Versatile in working independently and within a team
• Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, DSX, Banner)
• Experience working with high school or college-aged students
• Experience supervising and or leading staff/ groups/teams
• Experience with event and/or activity planning

I would like to submit my application for the residence coordinator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for program support for Students Involvement, Campus Life, and Division of Student Affairs sponsored programs and events including but not limited to Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, Finals Programming, etc.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of Social Justice and diversity through involvement and participation in university/division-wide projects and initiatives
• Work experience in a college or university setting, preferably in Housing or Residence Life
• Strong commitment to students and their development
• Knowledge of Publisher, Canva, and InDesign preferred
• Experience in Lenel and Banner is desirable
• Experience in working with college students in a residential environment
• Experience in staff supervision and community building
• A strong committment to the University's mission as it relates to the student residential experience

I would like to submit my application for the residence coordinator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for work direction and guidance to Residential Leadership Programs in the development of goals and objectives for student engagement and student leadership development activities and initiatives, including apartment communities, hall councils and residence hall student organizations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated skill researching innovative education and training techniques
• Effective interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire college students
• Experience adjudicating conduct in a residential life setting
• Experience managing, hiring, and coaching a staff preferred
• Demonstrated experience to successfully maintain satisfactory work performance
• Demonstrated experience in organization and attention to detail
• Willingness to work flexible schedule with some evening and weekend hours if necessary
• Exercise good judgement in new and/or stressful situations