Community Director Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Department:

Carolina Housing-653001

Career Area :

Student Services

Posting Open Date:

07/10/2026

Final date to receive applications:

10/15/2026

Open Until Filled:

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Community Director

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

Vacancy :

NF0009887

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

Hours per week:

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$37,800 - $48,024

Proposed

Start Date:

08/24/2026

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities
. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Carolina Housing is committed to providing convenient housing that is secure, inclusive, and supportive. Students create a home in our on-campus communities, build life-long friendships and develop skills for their current and futures successes as they journey through their Carolina experience. In support of this mission, the department provides a comprehensive campus housing operation for approximately 10,000 residents including business services, residence life and education, family housing, administrative services, housekeeping, maintenance, human resources, marketing, and information technology.

Within these operations, over 500 full-time, part-time, and student staff are responsible for 3.1 million square feet of residential space and an annual auxiliary budget of over $70 million. The department receives no State funding, which makes the operation unique in that it must manage both revenue and expense projections and budgets. The department is also dynamic in that it must continuously adjust to changes in student preferences, demand, rate levels, and a changing landscape of construction and renovation, and enrollment growth.

Carolina Housing prides itself on being student-centered, data
-driven and dedicated to continuous improvement. To that end, the department is amid implementing its five-year strategic plan and in the process of long-term capital planning that is likely to include renovation and new construction.

Position Summary:

Community Directors develop and coordinate residential communities of approximately 400-1000 predominantly undergraduate students that augment and extend the intellectual climate of the University. Community Directors serve as the lead educator for students in the community and are designated as managers of their communities; including facilities operations, budget management, student conduct, and crisis management. Community Directors assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intentional learning opportunities in the community to meet the developmental needs and learning objectives of students and staff.

Community Directors have responsibility for the selection, training, evaluation, supervision and mentoring of 20-50 student staff. Community Directors are expected to have direct contact with residents, including advising a community government, providing guidance to Learning Communities where applicable, and through routine daily interactions. During their tenure, Community Directors may have the opportunity to instruct a section of the Peer Leadership in University Environments (PLUE) course.

Summer Operations, as a major revenue-generating business, entails the assignment of the CD during summer months to either Summer School housing, Summer Orientation, Departmental Summer Projects, or conferences and camps.
The successful candidate has a passion for working with a diverse student population, committed to student learning and…