Coordinator of Residential Education

Semester At Sea / ISE

. Develop, coordinate, and implement the on-ship co-curricular program .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeColorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student affairs with a focus on supporting student learning, well-being, and inclusion. Capable of managing diverse student populations and responding effectively to critical incidents in a dynamic environment.

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Student Affairs ExperienceCrisis ResponseInterpersonal CommunicationDiversity and Inclusion InitiativesProgram Coordination

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Hard Skills

Master's Degree in Higher EducationStudent Learning SupportCrisis ManagementProgram DevelopmentPolicy Enforcement

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedFlexibilityGood JudgmentAbility to Relate Effectively

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. Work AuthorizationBackground Check Clearance

Industry Keywords

Culturally Diverse CommunitiesResidential Life ExperienceStudent Organizations AdvisingCommunity DevelopmentOn-Call Capacity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, coordinate, and implement the on-ship co-curricular program
Respond to student concerns and critical incidents
Encourage students' intellectual growth and personal development
Support the general welfare of all students, especially those assigned to the Coordinator's residential area
Improve student quality of life through programming, community development, policy enforcement, and appropriate student relationships
Serve as a rotating on-call first responder, remaining on ship while on call, sometimes for 24 hours straight
Manage an assigned student assistant
Complete an assigned collateral responsibility such as Exploration, Well-Being and Recreation, Inclusion and Belonging, Reflection, Student Activities, or Organizations and Clubs
Attend in-person Student Life Team Orientation in Fort Collins, Colorado
Participate in pre-voyage training calls and scheduled HR, orientation, and team training calls
Advise student leaders and organizations, coordinate programs and events, and support student learning, well-being, inclusion, reflection, recreation, and community development depending on collateral assignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Available for a full semester assignment
Valid U.S. work authorization
Valid passport and required visas, or ability to obtain them, plus required vaccinations as directed or required by the program
Passports valid for 6 months post voyage
U.S. passport holders recommended to have at least 15 blank passport pages
Successfully pass a background check
Support ISE's mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion
Knowledge of and ability to support culturally diverse communities
3+ years of full-time professional experience in student affairs working with undergraduate students in a college or university setting
Master's degree in higher education and student affairs administration or a related field
Demonstrated experience supporting student learning and academic success
Experience creating environments where students feel free to ask questions and obtain assistance
Flexibility and ability to complete tasks quickly
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to relate effectively with program constituents
Detail-oriented, with ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
Ability to exercise good judgment on a range of issues
Experience responding to emergency or crisis situations
Preferred: training and/or participation in diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives
Preferred: 2 years of graduate or 1 year of full-time residence life experience
Preferred: experience advising student organizations
Preferred: experience serving in an on-call capacity at an institution of higher education
Ability to perform required physical duties, including computer work, extended walking and standing, lifting/carrying/bending/moving objects up to 25 lbs, and climbing stairs

Benefits

Comp & perks

On-call stipend of $150 per day serving on-call duty
Travel assistance to help defray the cost of travel to and from the ship
Opportunity to sail with an adult companion and dependent children/teenagers for an additional fee, subject to availability and regulations
Opportunity to apply to be a Trip Liaison and receive ISE in-country field programs for a free or reduced price
Passage, room, and board on the vessel during the term of the agreement
Medical Emergency and Evacuation insurance coverage