Community Director

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability programs

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holydys

Tuition reduction for employee and fam

Retirement plans

Access to recreation and cultural活動

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Community Director for the Tucson Campus. This role leads staff and residents in a 60–1,020 resident housing environment, guiding crisis response, community standards, and development within a hybrid work arrangement.

Reporting to an Assistant Director or Program Manager, the CD manages staff selection, training, and administration, promotes inclusive communities, advises student leaders, and coordinates budgeting and occupancy tasks for a 1.0 FTE position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent residential experience required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Residential experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage building communities ranging from 60-1,020 residents with staff supervision.
• Conduct one-on-one staff meetings for development and issue resolution.
• Oversee weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Administer staff selection and evaluation processes.
• Develop trainings on communication, crisis management, and cultural competency.
• Foster an inclusive community aligned with Wildcat Living model.
• Provide crisis intervention and duty rotation support.
• Advise Hall Council and develop leadership skills.
• Handle administrative duties including occupancy and budget management.

Skills

Support marginalized students

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or a related field upon employment and 1 year of residential experience at the full-time level OR a combination of equivalent experience.

Job description

Community Director

Posting Number: req27599

Department: Residential Education

Department Website Link: https://housing.arizona.edu/

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

The Community Director (CD) reporting to an Assistant Director for Residential Districts or to a Program Manager is a member of the Residential Education team. This individual provides residents and student-staff living in the dorm with support and leadership, promotes an inclusive community, educates about residential community standards, and provides crisis response and management. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site work with remote work flexibility.

Housing & Residential Life (Housing), a self-funded auxiliary housed within Campus Life at the University of Arizona, operates 23 dorms and 1 graduate apartment complex that house over 7,800 students annually on the University of Arizona Main Campus. More than 80% of on-campus residents are first-year students. Our dorms range in style from historic to modern and range in size from 60 to 1000 residents. While the University does not require students to live on campus, more than 70% of all incoming first-year students choose to live in UA housing to help their transition to university life.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage building communities ranging from 60-1,020; 6-26 Resident Assistants, and possibly a Graduate Community Director, Lead RA, and/or Office Assistant.
• Facilitate individual one-on-one meetings with staff to engage in ongoing professional and community development, review student and facilities concerns, and evaluate staff.
• Oversee weekly staff meetings to review Wildcat Living Student Engagement Model, departmental notices, student and facilities updates, and ongoing training.
• Administer staff selection and evaluate processes.
• Aid in the development and execution of departmental trainings around interpersonal communication, relationship building, conflict mediation, crisis management, and cultural competency skills.
• Community Development:
  • Develop a positive and inclusive working and living environment for staff and students by implementing and evaluating Wildcat Living Student Engagement Model emphasizing Focus Areas of Wildcat Spirit and Traditions, Academic Success, and Wellbeing.
• Behavioral Education Management:
  • Provide crisis intervention and resources to residents and staff in need while serving on campus-wide on-call duty rotation.
  • Serve as hearing officer and facilitate students conduct meetings on a weekly basis to promote opportunities for student accountability and reflection.
• Advising:
  • Advise Hall Council student leaders and oversee the development of their leadership and advocacy skills.
• Administration and General Expectations:
  • Perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to, assessments, reports, occupancy and budgetary management, purchasing and processing receipts, and payroll, health and safety checks, facilitating residence hall opening and closing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge and understanding of supporting marginalized students or underrepresented students.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships skills.
• Strong ability to effectively lead teams of students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, Teams and Zoom.
• Ability to participate as a positive team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or a related field upon employment and 1 year of residential experience at the full-time level OR a combination of equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of residential experience at the graduate level.
• Experience in all the following areas: supervision, advising student groups, conduct adjudication, crisis management/duty, and administrative responsibilities.
• Experience working in residence life or related area.
• Experience working with different populations.
• Experience supervising and/or advising students.
• Cell phone and/or remote connectivity.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Student Services

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $42,282 - $52,851

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 5

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Residence Life

Job Function: Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date: 1/4/2027

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates: [e-mail]

Open Date: 11/9/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].