Assistant Director for Community Living

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

4d•$47,586 - $87,558•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Community Living, as members of the Residential Education Director Team, provides comprehensive oversight of a residential area of approximately 2,700 students, which include the direct supervision to five (5) masters-level full-time Community Directors and indirect supervision to approximately 50 Resident Assistants. The Assistant Director for Community Living supports the Safety Net functions of Residential Living and encourages community ownership by administering the Code of Student Conduct. The Assistant Director for Community Living addresses student, parent/ family, and student support concerns through proactive problem solving. Moreover, the Assistant Director for Community Living will lead Residential Education-wide initiatives and committees. There are two Assistant Directors for Community Living in Residential Education. These positions are required to live-on. The Assistant Director for Community Living, in partnership with their staff, oversees the educational and community development efforts of their assigned residential area while providing leadership by setting goals and partnering with staff and community stakeholders to promote student formation and advance the mission of Residential Living.

Requirements

A completed Master's Degree is required, preferably in the area of Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or Social Work.
3-5 years of previous full-time professional experience in the field of Residential Living.
Thorough understanding of and commitment to the work of Residential Living as well as the education and character development of college students.
Demonstrated experience in the areas of leadership, supervision, professional development, administrative skills, social justice & inclusion, community development, educational engagement and emergency response.
Ability to manage stress, conflict and frustration constructively; demonstrate a positive attitude.
Identify, define and apply creative and original approaches to resolve issues and use sound judgment based on training and departmental policies and protocol.
Awareness and understanding of the Jesuit values and the ability to conceptualize them in the application of this role.
Must live-on.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive oversight of a residential area of approximately 2,700 students.
Direct supervision to five (5) masters-level full-time Community Directors.
Indirect supervision to approximately 50 Resident Assistants.
Supports the Safety Net functions of Residential Living.
Encourages community ownership by administering the Code of Student Conduct.
Addresses student, parent/ family, and student support concerns through proactive problem solving.
Leads Residential Education-wide initiatives and committees.
Oversees the educational and community development efforts of their assigned residential area.
Provides leadership by setting goals and partnering with staff and community stakeholders to promote student formation and advance the mission of Residential Living.