Community Director

Location: California State University San Marcos Corporation (CSUSM Corporation)

Appointment: Full-time, Regular with Benefits, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $23.00/hour-$25.36/hour (Depending on Experience)

Total Compensation including Benefits = $31.51/hour - $34.74/hour*;
Position is eligible for overtime pay;
On-campus live-in requirement of position with housing provided at NO COST to employee = approximately $28,000 to $36,000 per year savings in rental expense.

* Based on health insurance coverage for employee + family

Competitive salary with outstanding benefits package to include a full health insurance program offering 100% paid premium options for employees and their dependents (there is a benefits for cash option if you opt out), 403(b) Retirement Plan with an 8% Employer Contribution - 100% immediate vesting - with a 3% Employee Contribution, great time off benefits and so much more! Full benefits and other information can be found on the CSUSM Corporation website, https://www.csusm.edu/corp/hr/benefits/summary.html

Posted: September 16, 2026

Final date to receive applications: First review October 5, 2026 (Open Until Filled)

The Community Director (CD) position is a professional, full-time, on-campus live-in position. CDs work towards creating a safe, team-orientated, academically centered, socially just, and environmentally responsible environment for students to live, learn, and thrive. They are responsible for the comprehensive management and supervision of assigned student staff and student housing communities.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in higher education, college student affairs, counseling, or a job-related field strongly preferred
• Prior experience working in a college or university setting is required
• Experience in residential education strongly preferred

• General knowledge of the personal, social, and academic challenges encountered by college students
• Working knowledge of current issues and trends in higher education
• Understanding of student development, cultural identity development models, leadership development theories, and equity minded practices
• Familiarity with the principles of community development
• Working knowledge of management techniques and personnel practices
• Solid administrative and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
• Ability to set goals and priorities, make reasoned and balanced decisions in moderately complex situations and meet deadlines
• Computer proficient
• Ability to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse student, staff, faculty, and community members

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSUSM Corporation employees who apply for the position.

Must participate in CSUSM Corporation, CSU, and university-wide training as required. Required to drive, and therefore, must have a valid California Driver's License and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicle Employer Pull Notice Program.

• Hire and train Community Advisors, Residential Academic Mentors and Student Assistants (if assigned)
• Plan and organize on-going…