How to hire a Residence Coordinator

How to hire a residence coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step residence coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a residence coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new residence coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The residence coordinator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a residence coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a residence coordinator that fits the bill.

   This list presents residence coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type Of Residence Coordinator	Description	Hourly Rate
   Residence Coordinator	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$14-25
   Youth Program Coordinator	A youth program coordinator is in charge of implementing, developing, and evaluating programs for the community youths. Youth program coordinators identify community youths' interests and requirements and find organizations or resources to help them... Show More	$12-24
   Volunteer Program Coordinator	A volunteer program coordinator usually works for non-profit organizations where they are primarily in charge of managing and coordinating all volunteer related aspects of events and programs. It is their responsibility to oversee recruitment and training processes from planning to execution, supervise all volunteers, set schedules and objectives, and ensure operations adhere to guidelines and policies... Show More	$14-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • CPR
   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Medication Management
   • Phone Calls
   • Rehabilitation
   • Memory Care
   • Infection Control
   • Residency Program
   • Home Health
   • Physician Orders
   • Direct Supervision
   • Compassion
   • PowerPoint

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate GME conduct accreditation site visits for program.
   • Lead a group of ten RAs on seven day six night backpacking trip as part of training
   • Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
   • Participate in regular in-service trainings including; first aid, CPR, child development, crisis intervention and medication administration.
   • Assist residents with daily care and ADL's.
   • Distribute forms and all information provide by the GME office.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your residence coordinator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A residence coordinator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, residence coordinators' average salary in south dakota is 38% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level residence coordinators earn 40% less than senior-level residence coordinators.
   • Certifications. A residence coordinator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a residence coordinator's salary.

   Average residence coordinator salary

   $40,272yearly

   $19.36 hourly rate

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   Entry-level residence coordinator salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated May 16, 2025

   Average residence coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	California	$52,285	$25
   2	Florida	$49,884	$24
   3	New York	$49,114	$24
   4	Massachusetts	$44,887	$22
   5	Oregon	$41,707	$20
   6	Arizona	$41,237	$20
   7	Colorado	$41,182	$20
   8	Texas	$41,141	$20
   9	Iowa	$40,756	$20
   10	Washington	$40,472	$19
   11	Virginia	$38,854	$19
   12	Alaska	$38,107	$18
   13	Illinois	$37,939	$18
   14	Missouri	$37,554	$18
   15	Georgia	$37,337	$18
   16	North Carolina	$37,239	$18
   17	Minnesota	$36,794	$18
   18	Kansas	$36,246	$17
   19	Pennsylvania	$36,189	$17
   20	Tennessee	$33,333	$16

   Average residence coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	University of California-Berkeley	$49,892	$23.99
   2	University of California	$49,536	$23.82	10
   3	Creighton University	$49,131	$23.62
   4	Yale University	$48,515	$23.32	4
   5	University of Rochester	$48,214	$23.18	17
   6	University of Alaska	$47,458	$22.82	21
   7	Oregon Health & Science University	$47,359	$22.77	2
   8	Bozeman Health	$46,996	$22.59
   9	One Brooklyn Health	$46,712	$22.46
   10	Loma Linda University Health	$46,710	$22.46	8
   11	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$46,384	$22.30
   12	The University of Kansas Health System	$46,373	$22.29	8
   13	Kisco Senior Living	$46,301	$22.26	2
   14	Massachusetts Eye and Ear	$46,217	$22.22
   15	SSM Health	$44,825	$21.55	5
   16	St. Luke's Hospital	$44,610	$21.45	2
   17	MaineGeneral Health	$44,415	$21.35	1
   18	LA State University Continuing	$44,147	$21.22	26
   19	University Of Minnesota Physicians	$44,088	$21.20
   20	W Holding Company	$43,607	$20.96

4. Writing a Residence Coordinator Job Description

   A residence coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a residence coordinator job description:

   Residence Coordinator job description example

   The Resident Care Coordinator is required to effectively manage, direct and administer resident services of the community in accordance with company policies and procedures, standards of practice for operators, and governmental regulations so as to maintain quality care for all residents. Reports to the Executive Director
   Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   * Comply with the Community's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
   * Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director.
   * Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
   
   * Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
   * Report to work on time and as scheduled.
   * Review and supervise compliance with policies pertaining to total patient care, including but not limited to meal service, activities, housekeeping and laundry, personnel and public relations under specific directives from the Executive Director.
   
   * Monitor and assist with compliance with policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations and laws concerning nursing care.
   * Monitor personal and staff compliance with all state and federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, resident rights and other applicable areas.
   * Assist residents with admission and assure compliance with all State and Federal requirements regarding admission, to include but not limit to initial Advance Directives, Resident Rights information, and assessments as required.
   * Assist and execute the Negotiated Service Agreements.
   * Assist with system of periodic review and maintain communication with families regarding fulfillment of agreement.
   * Participate in selection of personnel to staff community, orientation and monitoring of staff competence.
   * Maintain communication with physicians and pharmacy as required.
   
   Key Job/ Physical Requirements:
   
   The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Community.
   
   * Must have a valid professional license (LPN) and in good standing with the state.
   
   * Must have a valid CPR certification.
   * Must have basic computer skills.
   * If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company's Motor Vehicles policy.
   * Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
   * Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
   * Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
   * Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
   * Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although hey may not be a requirement of the job.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find residence coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your residence coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit residence coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit residence coordinators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new residence coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the residence coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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