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What is a resource coordinator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Sonja Armbruster
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Resource coordinators are in charge of the needs of the programs or projects of an organization. They provide support to all recruitment and employment policies and analyze all organization requirements. They also ensure compliance with all legislations and determine staffing and budgetary needs for a specific project. Resource coordinators earn a median sum of $21 per hour, which amounts to $43,000 per year.

Resource coordinators usually work in a variety of industries, and as such, their responsibilities vary. However, they generally maintain all data integrity through standard processes and collaborate with project managers to forecast all resource requirements of projects. They also maintain online databases and ensure the maximization of all resources.

Resource coordinators mostly hold a bachelor's or master's degree in business, social work, or other similar fields. Some employers prefer to hire candidates with proven experience in a relevant field. A good resource coordinator is compassionate and possesses solid critical-thinking and communication skills.

What's a day at work look like for a resource coordinator?

Sonja ArmbrusterSonja Armbruster LinkedIn profile

Health Sciences Educator, Wichita State University

The pandemic has re-defined what it even means to have a "day at work". I'm writing this response from my home office. Work in public health jobs can involve so many kinds of roles and responsibilities. The only thing I can guarantee is that the successful person seeking a career in public will be constantly curious and constantly learning. There are many public health jobs that are clearly defined with a set of protocols and software and office time that is scripted. Many more public health jobs require learning something new about community members, community partners, the system (including the department/organization one works for), the latest science and political realities that enable and constrain public health work. A day at work will involve continuously learning and seeking to understand new connections.
ScoreResource CoordinatorUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $40,658

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.9

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
10.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.76%

Asian 7.02%

Black or African American 11.94%

Hispanic or Latino 18.24%

Unknown 4.80%

White 56.24%

Gender

female 71.13%

male 28.87%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress level
8.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Resource coordinator career paths

Key steps to become a resource coordinator

  1. Explore resource coordinator education requirements

    Most common resource coordinator degrees

    Bachelor's

    63.3 %

    Associate

    14.2 %

    Master's

    14.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific resource coordinator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Patients12.34%
    Social Work9.96%
    Customer Service9.63%
    Community Resources5.14%
    Patient Care4.69%
  3. Complete relevant resource coordinator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New resource coordinators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a resource coordinator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real resource coordinator resumes.
  4. Research resource coordinator duties and responsibilities

    • Facilitate development of veterans individual rehabilitation plans, which provide purpose, organization and empowerment to achieve life goals.
    • Present PowerPoint presentations to the command as the representative of LMH various proposals.
    • Determine appropriate community resource information for pediatric patients and families dealing with chronic medical issues to enhance their quality of life.
    • Provide customers with product and services information to influence a desire behavior; and assist with proper identification of eligible patients.
  5. Prepare your resource coordinator resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your resource coordinator resume.

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  6. Apply for resource coordinator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a resource coordinator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average resource coordinator salary

The average resource coordinator salary in the United States is $40,658 per year or $20 per hour. Resource coordinator salaries range between $28,000 and $57,000 per year.

Average resource coordinator salary
$40,658 Yearly
$19.55 hourly

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Resource coordinator reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros

Fulfilling, has a flexible schedule, and very team-oriented environment.

Cons

It can be stressful, with a heavy workload. Talking to patients who are in crisis or who are displeased with services can be emotionally draining.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2022
Pros

The company I work for is it very small company but very generous to its employees. Has great benefits that start out right away wonderful training programs. And does a great service for our community.

Cons

I I wish the wages were a little higher.


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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
Pros

Working with elderly, recovering addicts, and homeless.

Cons

People being mistreated


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Updated January 8, 2025

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