Job Title
Community Director
Agency
East Texas A&M University
Department
Residential Living and Learning-Marketing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Commerce Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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- Cover Letter
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- Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
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SUMMARY:
The Community Director reporting to the Assistant Director of Residence Education & Academic Initiatives or Staff Development is a key member of the Residential Education team responsible for creating and maintaining a supportive safe and engaging living-learning environment for students. The Community Director oversees one or more residential communities promotes student development and fosters a sense of belonging and academic success. This position involves supervising student staff coordinating educational and social programming managing residential community operations and responding to student needs and concerns. This position requires strong interpersonal skills a deep understanding of student development theory and a commitment to creating engaging communities that promote student learning and holistic development. This is a live-on required position.
ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cutting-edge research opportunities and outstanding resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Community Development and Student Support (35%)
- Foster a positive and engaging residential community that promotes student engagement personal growth and academic success.
- Develop and implement programs and activities that support residents educational and social development.
- Provide guidance and support to students addressing their concerns and connecting them with appropriate campus resources.
- Supervision and Leadership (30%)
- Recruit train supervise and evaluate a team of student staff (Resident Assistants Desk Assistants Graduate Community Coordinator).
- Provide ongoing training development and support for student staff to ensure effective community building and student support.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment among residence education staff.
- Operations & Billing (15%)
- Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned residential communities including facility management safety and security.
- Manage housing assignments check-ins and check-outs in collaboration with the Occupancy Management team.
- Maintain accurate records and reports related to residential community operations incidents and programming.
- Student Conduct & Crisis Response (10%)
- Serve in an on-call rotation to provide support during crises and emergencies within the residential communities.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to student conduct safety and well-being.
- Provide support and resources to students experiencing personal academic or social challenges.
- Communicate institutional expectations for staff and student behavior to area staff; mediate and supervise resident disputes and discipline cases when needed.
- Departmental Division and Professional Commitments (10%)
- The position presents many opportunities to become involved on campus and pursue professional development and interests through committees and campus partnerships. Involvement in student affairs professional regional and/or national associations is also supported and encouraged.
- Assist with facilitating the Summer Housing and/or Camps and Conferences program.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Bachelors degree in student personnel higher education counseling or a related area is required OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience/Knowledge/Skills: One (1) year of extensive experience in the following areas is required: staff development and supervision administration of residence hall operations facilitating/supervising student development programming initiatives.
- Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.
- Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid drivers license. Certified or must obtain certification to drive within 60 days of date hired.
- Physical Requirements: None
- Other Requirements: Occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
Masters degree and two (2) or more years of experience working in Housing and Residence Life. Experience with supervision training crisis response residential curriculum and residential software (i.e. StarRez Transact Maxient and/or Roompact).
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Directly supervise Resident Assistants (RAs) Desk Assistants (DAs) and a Graduate Community Coordinator (GCC).
WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:
Career Growth & Development:
- Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.
Academic Excellence:
- ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
- Over 140 degree programs including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
- First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelors degree in criminal justice.
- Distance education offerings in Corsicana Dallas Frisco McKinney Mesquite Bryan and online.
State-of-the-Art Facilities:
- Work in advanced facilities such as the 113470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1300-acre agricultural research farm.
Vibrant Campus Life:
- Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams contributing to a thriving campus community.
Prime Location & Growth:
- Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.
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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
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