Residences Coordinator

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION POST: RESIDENCES COORDINATOR, GWERU CAMPUS JOB SUMMARY The Residence Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the residential and community life on campus at Midlands State University. The Residence Coordinator plays an integral role in the formation of students and sets the tone for much of the student experience outside the lecture room. With the Dean of Students, the Residence Coordinator provides leadership and direction through critical student development, cultural, and educational programming. Charged with coordinating administrative operations the Residence Coordinator provides services directly to students such as personal and disciplinary counselling. The Residence Coordinator maintains liaison relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in ensuring the creation of an enabling learning and living environment for Midlands State University students. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Education/Social Sciences, or a business-related Degree. Possession of a Master's Degree in Education/Social Sciences, or a business related Degree. At least 3 years' experience coordinating students' residences or other relevant duties within Student Affairs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, coordinate, monitor and maintain the Universities housing and residence life for all halls of residence across all campuses. Ensuring a holistic approach to the wellbeing of over 3000 students which reside in the halls of residence as well as the students that reside off campus. Work to implement frame works, goals and priorities for efficient strategic plans in operational development. Recruit, select and train support staff, wardens and sub-wardens, ensuring compliance with the department's policies and procedures. Monitor and evaluate work performance in compliance with the residence departments and university goals and objectives. Work closely with wardens and sub-wardens to assess students' needs and interests. Provide leadership for the day-to-day operations for the halls of residence, working closely with all supporting services, health, security, catering etc. Maintain effective working relationships with the Department of Works, Department of Safety, Counselling and Psychological Services, Department of Health, Department of Cleaning Services, and other educational departments. Promote and initiate social, cultural, sporting, educational and community-based programs. Provide fiscal management for the department's budget. Assist in the renovations, making recommendations for the purchasing of furnishings and equipment, recommending improvements and assessing hall damages and vandalism. NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply. TO APPLY Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic ('O' and 'A' level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar - Human Resource The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw. Closing date for applications is 02 November 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to. Applicants should clearly state the post they are applying for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified. How to apply Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic ('O' and 'A' level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar - Human Resource The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw. Closing date for applications is 02 November 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to. Applicants should clearly state the post they are applying for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.