Community Director

Community Director

University Housing at Arizona State University is searching for qualified applicants for the position of Community Director. We are seeking higher education professionals who have a passion for student success, the desire to use their unique talents to advance university strategic priorities and are committed to partnering with academic colleges to implement a dynamic First Year Residential College or Second Year and Beyond program.

Salary: $43,888.00 per year plus housing and a partial meal plan

University Housing is currently recruiting for Community Directors to work at any of our four campus locations. Assigned campus location will be based on a candidate's past Residential Life work experience. During a Community Director's employment, there is also the potential to move from one campus to the other, based on opportunity and business needs.

Working Environment:

• Cultivate an environment that prioritizes community building, wellbeing, and skill development as a part of the live-on experience
• Facilitate relationships with ASU academic colleges to build a successful Residential College platform where students can thrive and translate skills from their classroom to their living environment
• Professionally represent department/program
• Supervise students and/or professional level staff
• Manage crisis situations and student behavioral issues and provide resources on wrap-around support
• Research, develop, implement and assess programs
• Develop and deliver presentations to groups/stakeholders inside and outside of the university Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data
• Communicate effectively to perform essential duties
• Travel throughout campus for meetings or events, regardless of the weather
• Live in university provided residence hall apartment
• Use computers effectively - including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen, using mouse and keyboard, and sitting
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

Essential Duties:

The Community Director position is designed for a staff member who wants a robust leadership opportunity and the ability to impact on the lives of students. Community Directors engage in the management of residential communities and are also responsible for activating a First Year Residential College or Second Year and Beyond Experience for our live-on communities. A successful Community Director candidate has a passion for connecting with and ensuring a positive experience for every student in their respective communities.

During a typical work week, Community Directors will have flexible hours that prioritize managing the day-to-day functions of a residential community. There will also be evening/weekend component for the purpose of responding to matters that arise within the community and duty-rotation.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience working with college students in a higher education or student affairs environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative operations of a residential community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and budgetary practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human or student development theory and practices.
• Experience in the development of programming and activities.
• Experience in training and managing behavioral education as required in a residence hall complex.
• Experience in working with a student resident population and with a wide variety of campus professional staff (e.g., counselors, police, health professionals).
• Experience in using personal computers and related software applications.

Department Statement:

The departmental vision is to become the premier housing and academic support services program in the nation. The mission of University Housing is to create living and learning environments that promote academic excellence, foster personal development and enhance the university experience. ASU University Housing currently houses nearly 18,000+ students on all four campuses. In support of the University's philosophy of access, excellence, and impact, University Housing promotes academic success and student learning, supports the development of community among our residents, provides student-centered processes and services, and develops and maintains quality accommodations.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus:
Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

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