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Residences Coordinator, Gweru Campus

Midlands State University

Expires: 02 Nov 2026

Full Time

Gweru

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MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
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.

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.

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.

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: [email protected].

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.

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Job overview

  • Salary

    To be shared with s…

  • Location

    Gweru

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    02 Nov 2026

  • Date Posted

    27 Oct 2026