Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Community Development Academic Advising Operations Administration Maintenance And Provisioning (OAMP) Crisis Management Health And Wellness Coaching Incident Management Policy Enforcement Occupational Health And Safety Management System (OHSAS) Project Coordination Life Skills Development Selective Recruitment Conflict Resolution

Other Skills

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Supervision
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Program Management
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Record Keeping
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Training And Development
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Administrative Functions
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Communication
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Leadership
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Mentorship
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Social Skills
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Experience in residence hall management.
Knowledge of community development and wellness concepts.
Supervisory experience and strong teamwork skills.

Requirements:

Supervise Resident Assistants and participate in Campus Life training, selection processes, opening/closing halls, and department/university committee assignments.
Foster community and wellness on campus by administering the university/departmental philosophy and facilitating co-curricular experiences and life-skill development.
Perform administrative duties, maintain records of hall and staff occurrences, monitor the physical condition of halls, and enforce policies; conduct investigations as needed.
Serve on on-call rotation, advise students, maintain visibility and regular office hours, and assist with central office projects and other duties as assigned.

Post University

About Post University

Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, since 1890, Post University is known for its innovation and focus on providing every online and on-campus student an extraordinary educational experience with an unmatched level of personalized support. Among the first in the nation and the first in the State of Connecticut to offer full degrees online, Post fuels the personal aspirations and career goals of its students with inventive and robust learning technologies that deliver in-demand undergraduate and graduate degree programs, small class sizes, individual attention, and customizable degree concentrations. Respected for its Honors Program, NCAA Division II athletics, and pioneering role in online education for more than 20 years, Post University is licensed by the State of Connecticut through the Office of Higher Education and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The following degree programs offered by the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business are programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Associate of Science – Accounting, Marketing, Management; Bachelor of Science – Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Sport Management; Master of Science – Accounting; Master of Business Administration (MBA). Post is ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about how Post Makes It Personal™ by visiting www.Post.edu. For useful consumer information go to http://post.edu/consumer-information.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Director (CD) works with the Director of Campus Life in the overall management, programming, health and safety, and community development. The CD reports directly to the Director of Campus Life. The Community Director will reside on campus and will directly supervise supporting staff members, while also serving on the professional staff's on-call rotation.

This position is a full-time, 12-month, live-in required position. It is NOT a remote opportunity.

Essential Accountabilities:

Supervise Resident Assistants.
Participate in and facilitate:
1. Campus Life training (summer, fall, winter, in-services)
2. Campus Life selection process
3. Opening/Closing halls
4. Department committees
5. University committee assignments
6. Assist in all areas of Campus Life
Create an atmosphere of community and wellness on campus by:
1. Administering the University and Departmental philosophy
2. Fostering co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences for students
3. Teaching life skills outside of the classroom
Perform all administrative functions and maintain adequate records of all hall and staff occurrences.
Monitor, report, and follow up on the physical condition of the halls.
Enforce all Post policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, and conduct investigations of behavioral issues.
Participate in regular “on-call” rotation.
Serve as an advisor and resource person for students.
Assist with the central office and projects as assigned by the Director of Campus Life.
Maintain visibility and a high level of interaction with students.
Maintain regular scheduled office hours.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (list below).

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
Previous residence hall management experience, community development and wellness concepts knowledge, supervisory experience, and teamwork.

Additional information:

The Community Director will be provided with a furnished apartment with cable and Wi-Fi included, a $15.00 per month laundry stipend, a $50.00 per month cell phone stipend, a full meal plan, and open dining during regular semesters.
Post University has a partner and pet policy: a partner must be cleared through a background check as well as sign an agreement. Pets meeting the following criteria are allowed: one (1) dog up to 40 lbs. or two (2) cats, with vet documentation. A $300.00 security deposit is required which would be refunded after moving out, should no pet damage occur.