Coordinator of Residential Education

Semester At Sea / ISE

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeFort Collins • Colorado • 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 co-curricular programming, student support, and crisis management. Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster inclusive environments and promote student well-being.

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Student Affairs ExperienceCrisis ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationProgram CoordinationDiversity and Inclusion Support

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Hard Skills

Co-Curricular Program DevelopmentStudent Learning SupportEvent CoordinationPolicy EnforcementEmergency Response

Soft Skills

FlexibilityDetail-OrientedGood JudgmentAbility to Relate EffectivelyMindset of Task Completion

Tools & Technologies

Computer Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. Work AuthorizationRequired VaccinationsBackground Check Clearance

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCulturally Diverse CommunitiesStudent WelfareUndergraduate StudentsStudent Activities

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, particularly 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 first responder for on-call situations, remaining on the ship while on call, sometimes for 24 hours straight
Manage an assigned student assistant
Attend in-person Student Life Team Orientation in Fort Collins, Colorado before the voyage
Attend approximately 8–10 pre-voyage training calls and scheduled HR, orientation, and training calls
Complete an assigned collateral responsibility such as Exploration, Well-Being and Recreation, Inclusion and Belonging, Reflection, Student Activities, or Organizations and Clubs
Coordinate student programming, events, organizations, clubs, recreation, reflection, inclusion, and related educational initiatives depending on collateral assignment
Collaborate with faculty and staff on student learning, co-curricular programming, and global education activities

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
Required vaccinations as directed by a health care provider or required by the program
Passports valid for 6 months post voyage
Successfully pass a background check
Support the mission and values of ISE, including its 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
Experience supporting student learning and academic success
Experience creating environments where students feel free to ask questions and obtain assistance
Flexibility and a mindset of getting tasks completed 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
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Extended walking and standing, sometimes on uneven surfaces
Ability to lift, carry, bend, or move objects up to 25 pounds
Ability to climb stairs to embark and disembark the ship, in port terminals, and in-country
Computer work proficiency

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