General Summary:
The Community Director serves an important leadership role in creating an environment and experience that contributes to the academic and personal success of each student living in residence halls. The Community Director receives direct supervision from the Associate Director of Residential Education and functional supervision from Assistant Director for Residential Life, and Associate Dean/Director of Housing & Residential Life. The Community Director will create living-learning environments that challenge and encourage the holistic development of students and support student leadership and success.
The incumbent will implement a residential program focused on individual contact and a culture of care; and will provide counseling and referral for personal, developmental, behavioral and academic concerns of students. The Community Director must possess the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a diverse population of students, staff and faculty. The Community Director will supervise a team of Resident Assistants (RAs) . They also oversee all operational and programmatic activities of the residential community and adjudicate student conduct cases. Summer responsibilities may include participation in department-wide initiatives or special project teams (e.g., Summer projects, Training Teams, etc.).
This is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position. Successful candidates will also be administratively strong, culturally competent, possess a Master's degree, and have prior residence life or related student affairs experience.
This position may be assigned formal on-call duties in accordance with Article 18.3 of the contract between the University and the Professional Staff Union. Assignment of on-call will be detailed using the “On-Call Assignment (Professional Staff) Form.”
Examples of Duties:
Student Development & Community Standards
On-Call Responsibilities
Staff Supervision
Department and University Relations
Operations
Manage and enhance the physical aspects of the residence hall (signage, cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and security), including completing residence hall inventories and health and safety inspections; engage in ongoing facilities assessment and management, including participating in the planning for general and preventative maintenance
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Facilitate relationships with facility partners including Capstone on Campus Management and Sodexo/UMB Dining- ;
Respond to written and oral communications in a timely manner- ;
Manage the opening and closing of the residence hall; manage, distribute and control the keys for the residence hall, including after-hours lockouts- ;
Assist in managing room changes and vacancies- ;
Interpret and implement processes, policies, and procedures- ;
Engage in ongoing, data-driven, outcomes-based assessment and use results to inform future decision-making- ;
Perform other duties as assigned- .
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Services, Student Affairs, Counseling or a closely related field, Master’s Degree preferred, and a minimum of one to three (1-3) years of post-bachelor's work experience in housing and/or residence life or related field is required. A demonstrated record of success in residential and student services is preferred. This position requires evening, weekend and holiday hours, as well as availability outside of regularly scheduled hours for emergencies. Availability to serve in the on-call rotation for Housing and Residential Life staff is required. Availability to serve as an emergency responder and perform assigned tasks, as deemed necessary by the Director.
Application Instructions:
Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.
Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.
Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
