Community Director

Union College (NY); City of Schenectady (NY); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal 

Winter Recess Break

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

On-Campus Fitness Facility Access

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Exchange

Zusammenfassung

Union College (NY) is seeking a Community Director to manage one or two residence halls, oversee a team of up to 12 student staff, and foster an engaging living-learning community for about 350 residents. The role requires a strong commitment to inclusivity, student development, and crisis support within a live-in, twelve-month apartment setting.

The position includes an on-campus furnished apartment, regular evening/weekend duties, and collaboration with campus Life and Facilities teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Higher Education preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to exercise exceptional judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to an inclusive learning community and student development.

Aufgaben

• Oversee 1–2 residence halls or a cluster of houses for ~350 residents.
• Supervise 12 student staff members (HRA, RAs, HMs) and develop their leadership.
• Support student development, crisis management, and conduct administration.
• Collaborate with facilities and college committees on residence life operations.
• Maintain safety, on-call rotations, and adherence to campus policies.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Judgment and professionalism

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree in Higher Education preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Community Director

Pay Status and Classification:

Exempt, Regular full time.This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visasponsorship.

Supervisor:

Associate Director of Residential Education orHousing

Position Purpose:

The Community Director (CD) is responsible for the comprehensivemanagement of 1-2 residence halls or smaller cluster of houses,approximately 350 residents and supervising up to 12 student staffmembers. The CD serves as an active and visible residential lifestaff member that is responsible for facilitating an engagingbuilding community-level residential experience that is highlyrelational; fosters curiosity and learning; centers well-being; andsupports students in successfully finding their way.

This is a full-time, twelve-month live-in position that includes afurnished on-campus apartment including utilities withresponsibility of serving on-call and supporting evening andweekend activities. Primary duties and responsibilities include:implementing the residential engagement model, administration andsupervision, support for student development, crisis management,student conduct administration, community development,collaboration with facility management, as well as college anddepartmental committee assignments.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Community Development:

• Works proactively toward creating an inclusive communityatmosphere in which people respect each other’s rights, cultures,and sensitivities.
• Develop, implement, manage, and assess student engagement andcommunity development initiatives as well as collaborate with otherdepartments across the college through the Student & CampusLife.
• Provides accurate advice and guidance to students based ontheir individual needs.
• Establishes a schedule that is appropriate for astudent-facing, residentially focused role. Schedules work hoursthat meet the needs of students inside the assigned community. Thisincludes some evening and weekend hours essential for programs andtraining. Maintains a visible and active presence in theirresidence hall(s).
• Actively engage with students and community through frequentlyattending community engagement and campus events, community walkthroughs and open office hours.
• Support specific community needs as associated with assignedresidence halls, which could include fraternity/sorority housing,theme communities, the Minerva Program (our living learningcommunity), and others.

Supervision:

• Select, train, supervise, evaluate and develop student staff,consisting of an undergraduate Head Resident Assistant (HRA),several undergraduate Resident Assistants (RA) and possible HouseManagers (HMs), who shall jointly assist in the development of aresidential environment for learning
• Ensures ongoing staff development to help student staff learnleadership skills and mentor others.
• Plans weekly staff meetings and meets with each staff memberindividually on a routine basis.
• Educates all student staff about various campus resources.
• Manages and supports community development efforts, includingthe implementation of engagement and correspondingassessments.

Health and Safety:

• Support and intervenes with students who may be strugglingacademically and/or with other behavioral and developmentalissues.
• Refers accordingly to services as needed.
• Participates in regular professional staff on-call rotation,providing crisis intervention and serving as a resource or referralagent. Responsible for performing weekly and break on call dutycoverage as directed
• Understands and enforces Code of Student Conduct and otherpolicies regarding behavior, safety, security, health, and othermatters in cooperation with the appropriate offices.
• Serves as a campus hearing officer through service as aneducator during discussions with the involved resident(s) in anattempt to instill an understanding of the educational philosophyof the conduct process.

Building Management:

• Collaborate with Res Ed Leadership team regarding residentmanagement operations (e.g., initiating and tracking space changes,making resident space assignments, annual room selection andre-selection process, summer conference housing, etc.).
• Work cooperatively with Residence Life staff in coordinatingmove-in/move-out processes each term in assigned hall or apartmentarea.
• Promotes fire safety through programs, inspections, andscheduled fire drills.
• Ensures damages are reported and documented to the facilitiesdepartment.
• Routinely walks assigned residential areas to check for anyfacilities issues and submits work orders as needed.

Administration:

• Oversee the daily operation of residential communities,including, check-in and checkout procedures, and facilitymanagement
• Manages the budget for assigned staff, allocating resources tosupport programming, events, and operational expenses.
• Assist the Res Ed Leadership team with the coordination ofannual projects [e.g., Student Staff Selection, Room Selection,Training, Opening/Closing, Room Changes, Publications/Website,Summer Conference Housing] and Serves on college committees asassigned.
• Assists with administrative office duties.
• Offers to pitch in to help colleagues during crunch times andoverlapping deliverables.

Area Specifics Information:

• Coordinate with Associate Director daily operations of one ofthe designated communities: first year, upperclassmen, apartments,minervas and themes, or fraternity/sorority life
• Maintains statistics, rosters, and community records as neededfor designated communities.
• Participates in departmental teams for leadership developmentand student group advisement, including leadership development,skills training, hazing prevention, and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Higher Educationpreferred, College Student Personnel, Counseling or related fieldand/or a combination of relevant education, training,certifications, and/or work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights andweekends.
• Ability to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strictconfidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in arange of situations.
• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant,culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students,alumni, faculty, and fellow staff colleagues.
• Ability to proactively identify and pursue relevant learningand professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge,insights, and skills to enhance results.
• Preferred Qualification: Membership in a fraternity or sororityor previous experience working professionally with a fraternity orsorority community.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $53,135.80.

Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of thefinalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety offactors, including but not limited to departmental budgets,qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, andtraining. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’sgood faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possiblecompensation at the time of posting.

Location:

Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunitiesunless they meet every qualification in the position descriptionincluding the preferred qualifications. We are most interested inhiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that asuccessful candidate may come from a less traditional career path.We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet everyone of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordancewith policy)
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and VisionInsurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts forOn-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

Background Checks:

In accordance with our background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation:

Union College participates inE-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9information to confirm that you are authorized to work in theUnited States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).