Associate Director of Community Living
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The Associate Director of Community Living supports critical programmatic and operational functions within the Residence Life department through administrative (office-based) and outreach (student-facing) duties primarily via oversight of the main office; project management that supports the on-campus Community oversight of the day-to-day operations of five residence halls housing approximately 1200 students; implementation of Divisional Curriculum and management of student conduct. Through these roles the AD supports the achievement of Residence Lifes mission and strategic goals.Job Description:
Associate Director of Community Living
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Associate Director of Community Living. The position reports to the Director of Residence Life works closely with the Department of Residence Life the Division of Student Affairs other campus stakeholders and student leaders in various capacities and is responsible for administrative (office-based) and outreach (student-facing) duties encompassing oversight of the main department office; project management of programming and operations that support the on-campus community; coordination with department staff and other stakeholders to support student success and well-being; implementation of Divisional Curriculum and other programming efforts; and management of the campus student conduct system. This is an in-person position with a physical workspace provided on campus.
Responsibilities: The Associate Director of Community Living is responsible for management of year-round department initiatives and projects including operational (e.g. move-in days room inspections key audits) and programmatic (e.g. programming curriculum staff trainings staff recruitment and recognition) and oversight of the campus conduct system. This position will also collaborate heavily with internal and external stakeholders to best work toward identified student outcomes. The person in this position will directly supervise the Administrative Assistant III and directly or indirectly supervise a team of student Office Assistants. They also will be heavily involved in all aspects of the recruitment selection and recognition of all department student leaders.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree; three (3) years of full-time Community support and project management; experience with the supervision of student and/or professional staff members; demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity and creation of inclusive communities; demonstrated ability to take initiative; effective written and oral communication skills including creative and interactive presentation experience; effective organizational and administrative skills; ability to analyze problems and make well-reasoned sound decisions; demonstrated ability to teach program and/or present on job-related topics; ability to foster collaborative collegial relationships with housing and Residence Life staff members and campus constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in College Student Personnel Higher Education Administration Counseling Behavioral Science or a closely related discipline; knowledge background and experience with a comprehensive housing and residence life program that includes hall staffing and curriculum operations and facilities; demonstrated skill in managing difficult situations involving students parents staff faculty and community members; five (5) years of full-time experience managing an office or function in or related to student affairs. Experience managing housing database softwarepreferably StarRez.
Compensation: $57000 annual base salary. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. Additionally the person in this role receives a department-sponsored dining plan.
How to Apply: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Craig Beebe Director of Residence Life resume and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair Craig Beebe at .
Application deadline is May 30 2025 at 11:59pm (MDT).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and more. In the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
