Community Director - 11 month

Details • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Student Affairs seeks an individual with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism and a strong interest in working at a mission-driven, faith-based institution. The Community Director (CD) oversees a dynamic living-learning residential area for first-year, transfer, second-year, and/or continuing students. The CD assists in the administration and management of the overall residence life program through serving approximately 2,700 residents. The university seeks an individual with a strong interest in working at a mission driven, faith-based institution. The role of a CD in working with students and the responsibilities of the position are significantly tethered in the university's contemporary Roman Catholic Mission. The CD provides 24-hour oversight of a specific residential area housing anywhere from 350 – 660 students, may serve as the CD for one or multiple residential areas, and/or work with specialized programs within the university’s two-year residency requirement. The residential program encompasses a first-year living and learning program with significant faculty collaboration, a second-year program with significant campus-partner collaboration, and upper-class/graduate and law student housing options. The CD fosters individual growth and personal development of the Resident Assistants, hall council members, and all residents alike. Please note the two-year residency program at USD is an intentional program designed to assist the cohort of students with their unique needs. The first-year and continuing student programs include collaboration with faculty and/or several campus departments. The CD also collaborates often with USD's Public Safety, Wellness area, Student Conduct, University Ministry, and other campus partners. The CD provides first-line crisis intervention and is the first-responder for emergency situations and enforces university policies. The CD selects, trains, and supervises the Resident Assistants and works with other staff in their residential area, including at least one Resident Minister. This position ensures quality service at a residence hall desk, supports the residential student summer program, advises a hall council, and supports the comprehensive University-wide OLÉ! Weekend new student orientation program, and other first-and-second-year experience initiatives. Periodically, this position may be asked to lead or contribute to either ad hoc or ongoing division/campus projects outside the scope of their day-to-day activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in student development, counseling or related area strongly preferred. Advanced degree can be counted towards experience requirement, substituting for one year of experience.
• Experience with advising student groups.
• Experience coordinating and/or facilitating small-scale programming.
• Know and direct compliance with all USD Residential Life and University policies and procedures.
• Be able to advise students as necessary and refer them to the University Counseling Center as appropriate.
• Provide resources and guidance regarding academic advising.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA standards; refrain from, and discourage the discussion of, confidential information.
• Work collaboratively with a variety of constituencies from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability and interest in collaborating with Resident Ministers to support the holistic development of students.
• Possess strong writing abilities.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to appraise the quality/condition of residential life.
• Maintain a positive, effective and mutually supportive working relationship with all University departments.
• Work effectively with off-campus city and law enforcement officials and USD Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent of two academic years’ experience in Residential Life or a highly relatable student affairs experience with transferable skills.
• Experience as a Resident Assistant or Community Director/Resident Director strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Catholic higher education and commitment to promoting the Catholic mission and vision of the University strongly preferred.
• Experience responding to crisis and/or early intervention (i.e. on-call for emergency response, conflict mediation, responding to medical or mental health emergencies, fire alarms, etc.) preferred.
• Experience participating on committees and/or working groups preferred.
• Experience reporting and following-up on maintenance, safety, and security concerns of building facilities preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Community Development and Student Success
• Staff Supervision, Selection, and Professional Development
• Student Wellness Support and Crisis Intervention
• Community Standards/Conduct
• Occupancy Management and Facilities
• Support of the University’s Mission & Values
• Other duties as assigned as appropriate based on University and Student Affairs strategic planning initiatives and departmental goals
• Participate in staff development opportunities offered through the division and/or University
• Work with Departmental and Division leadership on new initiatives as needed
• Opportunity to serve on various committees and working groups
• Contribute to or lead additional division/campus projects outside of typical duties to help further accomplish student or organizational goals. Additional assignments may be seasonal, ad hoc or ongoing, depending on the project.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits
• The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director