Community Director (AP26-005)
Community Director (AP26-005)
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Description
Overview:
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Community Director (AP26-005).As a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE:
Employing more than 2400 faculty and staff members SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year the Universitys presence generates almost 9000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do:
The Community Director is a full time live-in professional staff member responsible for the daily operations of a 500-bed residence hall or a portion of an apartment community. The Community Director directly supervises one Graduate Assistant (Assistant Community Director) and 11-15 undergraduate Resident Assistants (hiring training evaluation discipline resolution of work concerns termination). The Community Director is charged with creating an atmosphere that promotes student engagement academic success personal development respect for diversity and a strong sense of community. On-call responsibilities shared for approximately 3000 on-campus students. The Community Director plays an integral role in residential curriculum development and further growing the living-learning program housed in their community.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- A bachelors is required. A Master Degree in higher education/student affairs is preferred.
- Awareness of the overall University Housing philosophy as it relates to service and education for the campus community.
- Must be skilled in the areas of supervision communication training decision making programming and planning budgeting and evaluation.
- The Community Director should be capable of working closely with students parents faculty and staff in teaching counseling and work situations.
- The Community Director should also possess the ability to keep issues confidential.
- The Community Director should possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience in higher education and/or college housing is preferred.
Please provide a resume and cover letter with your application materials.Supplemental Information
Application Materials and Information:
- To be eligible for the role ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience including start and end dates of employment and at least three professional references.
- You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
- Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
- Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.
Pre- Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.
Additional Information:This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters such as student worker positions assistantships and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university and its important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
Accommodation:If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us at or via email at.
EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information email:.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
