Coordinator of Residential Education

Semester At Sea / ISE

Coordinator of Residential Education overseeing student welfare and engagement during voyage. Managing student programs and developing co-curricular activities for a diverse student body.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeFort Collins • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $0 - $6,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in student affairs with a focus on supporting undergraduate students' academic success and personal development. Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to manage diverse programming and respond effectively to crisis situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Experience In Student AffairsMaster’s Degree In Higher EducationCrisis Response ExperienceInterpersonal And Communication SkillsCulturally Diverse Community Support

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Student Programming CoordinationCrisis ManagementBackground Check ClearanceEmergency ResponseAcademic Support

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedFlexibilityJudgmentCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. Work AuthorizationValid Passport

Industry Keywords

Student AffairsUndergraduate StudentsCulturally Diverse CommunitiesIntellectual GrowthPersonal Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attend the in person Student Life Team Orientation in Fort Collins, CO
Attend all pre-voyage training calls with the ISE Home Office partner
Encourage students to maximize their intellectual growth and personal development
Responsible for the general welfare of all students
Expected to positively influence, contribute to, and improve the quality of life of students through programming
Serve as a “first responder” for on-call duty
Manage a student worker assigned as a “student assistant”
Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of evening and late-night programming

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be available for a full semester assignment
Have valid U.S. work authorization
Have or be able to obtain a valid passport and required visas
Passports must be valid for 6 months post voyage
It is recommended that U.S. passport holders have no fewer than 15 blank passport pages
Be able to successfully pass a background check
Support the mission of ISE; reflecting ISE values
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to support culturally diverse communities
3+ years full time professional experience in student affairs working with undergraduate students
Master’s degree in higher education and student affairs administration, or a related field
Demonstrated experience supporting student learning and academic success
Flexibility and a mindset of getting tasks completed quickly are essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to relate effectively with program constituents
Detail-oriented, with the 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stipend of $6,000, paid in three equal installments during the voyage
An 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
The opportunity to request to sail with an adult companion and dependent children (5 years old and older)/teenagers for an additional fee
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.