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Our Educational Priority 

The University of North Florida's Department of Housing and Residence Life cultivates an environment where residents can explore and affirm their goals and purpose to become holistic students and leaders of the world by equipping them with the tools, resources and opportunities to achieve excellence inside and outside the classroom.

UNF Housing operates 7 residential areas (4 first-year areas and 3 upper-class areas) that include traditional, suite and apartment style living. For more information about the different residence halls, please visit our residence halls page.

Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) are intentionally designed opportunities to enhance our residents' education by expanding the "classroom" to include their residence hall and the greater Jacksonville community. UNF currently has approximately 13 Living-Learning Communities that can be viewed on our LLC webpage.
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Our Commitment 

The Department of Housing and Residence Life has made a strong commitment to making our residential communities places where you can learn more about yourself through intentional experiences that can only happen in the residence halls. While living on campus at UNF, it is our hope that students will be continually challenged to learn and grow in ways that support your academic journey and personal development.   

With that in mind, we have developed a curriculum that provides our staff with goals and strategies to ensure that we are making the educational impact we aim for. The curriculum is designed to build on each year's learning so that students have new experiences throughout their time living on campus, while also taking advantage of personal development that traditionally happens while in college. Some strategies you can expect include programming, hall leadership, bulletin boards, intentional conversations, peer mentorship relationships and much more.   

For more information about our Residential Curriculum, view our Residential Curriculum webpage.

The UNF Housing and Residence Life family experience!

Residence Life Coordinator Becki

RLC Becki

"I was an ARLC at UNF from Fall 2017-Spring 2019. After graduating, I was able to find some amazing jobs and found a lot of success due to what I learned in the ARLC role.
I returned to UNF as an RLC in Fall 2022 because I wasn't able to find the things this department has in any other department. The level of support from department leadership,
the resources for us to become better professionals, and the ability to have a strong work/life harmony all make UNF Housing and Residence Life one-of-a-kind." -  RLC Becki Tankson-Artis

meet residence life coordinator Emily

RLC Emily

"I love working at UNF because of the amazing community you build with your coworkers, residents, and student staff.
It's a fun department to be a part of, and you will always have a great time! The senior staff is also committed to seeing you grow professionally, providing support and
opportunities to advance your career."  - RLC Emily Martinez
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Residence Life Coordinator


The Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) are 12-month, live-in professional full-time staff who work traditional business hours. Each RLC manages a community of 450-500 students, directly supervises 8-11 student staff and the possibility of a graduate student Assistant Residence Life Coordinator for their respective areas, is the professional staff first responder for emergencies and crisis situations, adviser to their respective area council, Conduct Hearing Officer and and they have the option to chair Housing and Residence Life committees.

View the Residence Life Coordinator Job Description

Assistant Residence Life Coordinator


Assistant Residence Life Coordinators (ARLCs) are a 10-month, part-time, live-in, graduate position at UNF. They are graduate students under the supervision of their supervisor to develop and coordinate daily operations of their residential community. The ARLC serves as an educator for students in the community and is designated as the manager of their area. The ARLC position is designed to offer a progression of experience and responsibilities throughout the tenure of the role. General responsibilities include supervision of RAs, educational development of their community, and supporting their community through emergencies and crisis situations.

View the Assistant Residence Life Coordinator Job Description

Residence Life Coordinator for LLCs


The Residence Life Coordinator for Living-Learning Communities is a full-time, 12-month professional staff member who reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Academic Initiatives. The RLC for LLCs is responsible for a variety of functions including training and supervision of a Learning Community Assistants staff, oversees the day-to-day operations of approximately 13 Living-Learning Communities, and works collaboratively with LLC faculty and staff partners. The RLC for LLCs may also serve on a Housing and Residence Life committee and will chair the Educational Initiatives and Assessment Committee under the direction of their supervisor.

View the Residence Life Coordinator for LLCs Job Description

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Position Benefits

 

  • Salary (RLC)/Stipend(ARLC) 
  •  Benefits Package (RLC) 
  •   Tuition Waiver 
  •   Professional Development Funds 
  •   Pet Policy 
  •   Furnished Apartment 
  •   Leadership Opportunities

Perks, Benefits and Opportunities

There are many Perks and Benefits to work at UNF for Staff Members, check out the links for more info. There are also many ways to grow professionally through each position! Here is a snapshot of what you could do!

  • University Benefits

    There are many Perks and Benefits to work at UNF for Staff Members, check out the links for more info.

    • UNF Benefits (RLC specific)
    • Insurance (RLC specific)
    • Medical Leave (RLC specific)
    • UNF Perks (RLC specific)
    • 20% discount at the bookstore (RLC specific)
    • Tuition waiver for 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters (ARLC specific)
    • Free access to the Student Wellness Complex
    • Tuition benefits through Employee Education Program
  • In the Department

    There are many ways to grow professionally through each position! Here is a snapshot of what you could do.

    • Facilitate in-service or training session
    • Facilitate an activity in another community’s staff meeting
    • Lead a Department Committee, Committee project or Taskforce
    • Serve as an Osprey Guide (a mentor to new staff in the department)
  • At UNF
    • Osprey Ascend - UNF’s training and development portal.  You can find other opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills through this portal, as well as some required training. 
    • Serve on University Conduct Board
    • Assist in planning a campus-wide event 
    • Professional Development Forum – Through the Center for Professional Development and Training (CPDT). You can attend sessions throughout the day.  You can register for individual sessions on Osprey Ascend. (RLC specific)
    • Enroll in degree/non-degree courses (RLC specific)
    • Serve on UNF Administrative and Professional (A&P) Association (RLC specific)
  • Regionally
    • FHO – Florida Housing Officers; state affiliate of SEAHO.  Has an annual fall meeting and monthly roundtables. 
    • SEAHO – Southeastern Association of Housing Officers; regional affiliate of ACUHO-I. Has an annual conference and committee opportunities.  
    • SACSA – Southern Association for College Student Affairs; regional association “…designed for the professional development of practitioners, educators, and students engaged in the student affairs profession.”  Has an annual conference. 
  • Nationally
    • ACUHO-I – Association of College and University Housing Officers International; association for college and university housing people. Has an annual conference, educational events, and an online community 
    • NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education; “The professional home for student affairs.”  Not just for housing, but for all the student affairs field. 
    • ACPA – College Student Educators International – another organization for student affairs professionals. It is a “values-centered leadership association that has worked to boldly transform higher education since 1924. 
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