Assistant Community Director

Employer: Wentworth Institute of Technology
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Feb 28, 2025

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Position Type: Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Student Affairs, Other Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
Employment Type: Part Time

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Assistant Community Director is a live-in staff member responsible for assisting in the success of the Housing and Residential Education program. This position is part-time, with a 20-hour per week work schedule, with some evening and weekend commitments. Ideal for anyone earning a graduate degree.

The Assistant Community Director will play a critical role in creating a supportive and engaging environment within our communities. The Assistant Community Director will assist with Wentworth’s Thematic Communities, supervising the Community Advisors overseeing these floors. The Assistant Community Director will collaborate with various campus partners to help achieve program goals of providing an enriching experience to explore well-being, foster social responsibility, and promote personal development while preparing students for continued success inside and outside of the classroom at Wentworth.

The Assistant Community Director will also assist with Housing Operations initiatives. This includes preparing for residential hall opening and closing, room assignments, billing, and assisting students with concerns.

Leadership development, community development, collaboration with campus partners, supervision, training & development, marketing, student conduct, student support, and housing operations are among the many opportunities the Assistant Community Director will experience in the role.

The Assistant Community Director will also participate in the Administrator on call 24-hour emergency response duty rotation.

This is a 12-month, part-time (20 hour per week), live-in position. An on-campus apartment is provided as part of this position.

This is a one-year contractual position, with opportunity for renewal.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree
Less than 12 months of work experience

Minimum Knowledge Required:

Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in varied situations. Uses instructions and guidelines to perform the job safety function. Periodic training will be required.

Preferred Knowledge:

Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in varied situations. Uses instructions and guidelines to perform the job safety function. Periodic training will be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated time management and/or project management skills.
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Enrollment in a Student Affairs or Higher Education, or related, Master’s Program

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity .

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning,

More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.

Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.

Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.

A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:

Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more.
Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center.
We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.