Community Director
- Employer
- Bucknell University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 30, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Residence Life
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Community Director
Job No: 496699
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Student Affairs
The Office of Residential Education commits to providing intentional and deliberate educational experiences for students that support the academic mission of the University. Placing students at the forefront and giving them ownership of their Bucknell experience, Residential Education cultivates an intentional student experience that advances individual transformation.
The Community Director position is a 12-month, live-in appointment reporting to the Director of Residential Education and is on a team comprised of six Community Directors.
The Community Director supervises 10-20 Residential Advisers and oversees the daily operations of one or more residential areas. With building community as a priority of a Community Director's work, this position is responsible for developing educational opportunities in an environment that enhances student learning and growth in areas including academic success, exploration and leadership, community, diversity and inclusion, social justice, and wellness.
As live-in professionals, Community Directors are considered first responders and will serve in an on-call rotation to assist with crisis management, intervention and emergency response.
The Community Director assumes leadership over an assigned Residential Education initiative such as student staff selection, training, residential operations, student leadership, community development or professional development. Additionally, the Community Director actively participates in and supports all initiatives of the Office of Residential Education and the Division of Student Affairs.
This position requires evening and weekend work.
Job Duties:
Supervision
- Supervise 10-20 student staff members
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, training, and
evaluation processes for student staff
- Provide on-going support and direction for student staff
through weekly staff meetings, one-on-one conversations, and
informal interactions to engage in ongoing development
Administrative and General Expectations - Live-in residence and supervise assigned residential
communities
- Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to
assessment, monthly reports, occupancy, budget management, and
health and safety inspections
- Provide a staff presence within the community by being visible
in the halls and developing a rapport with residents
- Address and document students who have violated the Student
Code of Conduct
- Serve as a conduct hearing officer and facilitate meetings to
promote opportunities for student accountability and
reflection
- Lead an assigned Residential Education initiative such as
student staff selection, training, residential operations, student
leadership, community development, or professional
development
- Develop learning outcomes, goals, and ongoing assessment for
programs and initiatives
- Respond to student issues and provide follow up accordingly in
collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling
& Student Development Center, Student Health, Public Safety,
and the Academic Deans
- Partner with Housing Services and assist with housing and
facilities management including room selection, key inventory, room
condition inventory, room changes, damage assessment/billing,
summer school placement, and building renovation
- Coordinate residence hall opening and closing in assigned
residential area in collaboration with Housing Services
- Maintain a close working relationship with the Facilities
staff
- Attend weekly Residential Education meetings and participate in
trainings and workshops
- Perform additional duties as assigned or required to meet
Residential Education and University goals and objectives
Community Development - Implement and evaluate the residential programming model,
emphasizing competencies including academic success, exploration
and leadership, community, diversity and inclusion, social justice,
and wellness
- Develop a positive and inclusive working and living environment
for staff and students
- Provide crisis intervention and resource referral to students
in need
- Educate students about University policies and procedures
including the Community of Responsibility Statement
- Create, support, and attend building-wide and floor-wide
programming
Communication - Maintain honest, courteous and ethical relations with all
members of the Bucknell community
- Identify, support, and refer students to campus resources as
necessary
- Maintain confidentiality of all student issues and matters in
compliance with FERPA
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity
Crisis Intervention & Response - Participate in an on-call duty rotation serving as a first
responder and assist with crisis management, intervention, and
emergency response
- Support students as they encounter various developmental and/or
adjustment difficulties
- Provide appropriate support and follow-up for students and
staff involved in crisis or emergency situations
- Maintain availability and accessibility to residents and
student staff
- Maintain communication with appropriate professional staff to
keep them informed of emergencies and crisis situations
Divisional Involvement - Serve on department and University committees as
assigned
- Attend all departmental and divisional retreats and
meetings
- Maintain a high degree of visibility and availability to
students and staff members
- Collaborate with other departments within Student Affairs for
campus wide events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: - One year of residential life, housing, or student affairs
experience
- Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or a related
field
- Experience in training, selection, and supervision of student
staff
- Effective written and public speaking skills
- Strong commitment to students
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking
skills
- On-call and crisis management experience
Preferred Qualifications: - Two years of full-time professional residential life, housing,
or student affairs experience
- Ability to be flexible in a fast paced day-to-day work
environment
- Experience working with special interest housing
communities
- Strong large-scale programming implementation skills
- Commitment to developing campus partnerships with faculty and
staff
- Facilities management operations
Work Type:
full-time
To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496699/community-director
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