Community Director

UMBC; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness opportunities

Much more

Job summary

UMBC in Baltimore is seeking a Community Director for Residence Life to oversee student staff, manage community programs, and ensure a safe, inclusive living environment. You will supervise staff, advise student councils, and coordinate with residential life for programming and community engagement.

The role offers a furnished apartment, utilities, and a hybrid telework option with salary in the $48,000–$54,000 range depending on qualifications. Exempt, full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Experience with diverse student populations and building inclusive communities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-energy Residence Life setting.
• Experience with non-traditional work hours and community presence.
• Experience serving in an on-call duty rotation.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupancy and facilities management processes per established guidelines.
• Manage building budgets and monthly reconciliations for timely processing.

Skills

Inclusive excellence

Diversity engagement

On-call rotation

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field

Tools

StarRez

Advocate

PeopleSoft

Google Suite

Office 365 Canva

Job description

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Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $ 48,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately implement established occupancy & facilities management processes as prescribed. This includes but is not limited to openings and closings; roster verification audits; facilitation of administrative room relocations, resident check-ins and check-outs; health and safety inspections, room readiness, and maintenance reporting.
• Ethically manage building/community programming budgets, complete monthly budget reconciliations ensuring accuracy and that all items necessary for accounting are received for processing in a timely manner.
• Maintain consistent communication with residential life staff regarding student and community issues and needs; and provide timely follow up to residential life staff, students, parents, etc.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff (e.g., Resident Assistants, Desk Assistant, Office Assistant etc).
• Support the residential experience in the assigned community through appropriate and accurate use of software and systems for building operations, student support, engagement, and programming (StarRez, Advocate, PeopleSoft, Google Suite, Office 365 Canva, etc.).
• Cultivate and maintain an inclusive residential community experience that is aligned with departmental learning outcomes.
• Create and implement a community engagement plan that includes intentional community-building strategies that promote belonging, civic engagement, and personal growth.
• Directly advise community councils (CC) for assigned building/community.
• Promote the efforts of department-sponsored student leadership groups: Resident Student Association (RSA) and National Residence Hall Honorarium (NRHH).
• Service in the Community Director On-call duty rotation, which responds and supports triaging crisis situations including mental health and medical concerns, facility emergencies, behavioral incidents, and community disruptions.
• Attend and actively engage within departmental, meetings, retreats, and development offerings.
• Embody the Division of Student Affairs Commitments in daily work, relationships, and decision-making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence
• Experience working with diverse student populations and active work towards the creation of an inclusive community
• Ability to consistently manage multiple simultaneous priorities in a high-energy environment requiring
• Experience working non-traditional work hours within Residence Life as well as maintaining a presence in the community
• Experience serving in an on-call duty rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Services, Counseling, or a related area strongly preferred
• Previous full-time or graduate residence life experience
• Experience with a residential curriculum or restorative practice
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:

$48,000 - $54,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

Hours:

Full-time

Type:

Regular

Additional Information:

Community Directors are provided with a furnished apartment during their appointment. All utilities are included (electric, water, internet.)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization:

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.