Community Director

Community Director

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Housing and Residential Education, the Community Director is a full-time, live-in, position that provides leadership and direction to a first year student, residential building of fewer than 325 students. The incumbent is responsible for managing all aspects of a residence hall including supervision of student staff, management of building facilities, developmental contact with residents and overseeing judicial, educational and social outreach.

Bachelor's Degree
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of counseling practices
• Administrative ability and supervisory skills
• Ability to work with, manage and train large groups

Master's Degree in Student Personnel or related field preferred
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Knowledge of and commitment to maintaining a student development focus in their building

Experience with Residence Hall Association (RHA)

Master's Degree in Student Personnel or Higher Education

For a Community Director role in the Housing & Residential Education department at Morehouse College, the most important skills center on leadership, student development, and operational effectiveness:

Leadership & Supervision– Ability to train, mentor, and evaluate student staff (e.g., RAs), while setting clear expectations and building accountability.

Communication Skills– Strong written and verbal communication for engaging students, addressing concerns, and collaborating with campus partners.

Crisis Management & Decision-Making– क्षमता to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, behavioral concerns, and conflict situations.

Conflict Resolution– Skilled in mediation and fostering respectful, solution-oriented conversations among residents.

Student Development Knowledge– Understanding of college student development theory and ability to apply it to programming and interactions.

Organization & Administrative Skills– Managing budgets, occupancy, reports, and housing operations efficiently.

Programming & Event Planning– Designing educational and community-building initiatives that promote leadership, identity development, and brotherhood.

Cultural Competence– Ability to support and affirm the experiences of Black men and foster an inclusive, respectful residential environment.

Collaboration & Relationship Building– Working effectively with faculty, staff, and campus departments to support student success.

Adaptability & Problem-Solving– Navigating a fast-paced environment and addressing evolving student and operational needs.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of developing and nurturing a residential community, which includes working with campus agencies, along with their services and functions, in order to provide academic and personal support to residential students. Work cooperatively with students to ensure an environment, which displays respect for the rights and privacy of others and promotes consideration of individual needs in a group living environment