Community Director, Residential Life

Barnard College•New York City, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Life Community Director oversees the daily operation of residence hall communities. The Residential Life Community Director implements educational and community-building initiatives within a residence hall, supervises staff, assists residents, supports the residential student conduct process, and serves on a duty rotation. The Residential Life Community Director also contributes to Barnard’s residential student experience through their work on department-wide and campus activities including move-in/out, student leadership development, departmental committees, and assessment. Regular business hours cannot define the typical work week. The position requires some evening and weekend hours, including addressing unpredictable and time-sensitive issues and participating in an on-duty rotation. The Community Director is expected to make the on-campus apartment their primary residence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated knowledge of residence life, living and learning communities, residential curriculum implementation, leadership development, student development theory, and program development.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively in both written and verbal form with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, and parents.
Experience with or demonstrated interest in developing supervisory, teamwork, conflict resolution, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively and positively in an environment characterized by change, including the ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize that information to develop new programs and services.
Ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented, engaging, and flexible work atmosphere.
Knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and other state and federal laws as they relate to residential life administration.
Engagement in the field of student affairs and higher education administration with an interest and willingness to learn, implement, and share best practices and new approaches.
A genuine interest and satisfaction in working with students, families, faculty, and staff and in supporting the mission of higher education and student affairs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree specifically in education, student affairs, or related field
Live-in residential life experience, particularly a graduate assistantship
Supervisory and/or advising experience

Responsibilities

Respond to and manage student emergencies and concerns in collaboration with CARES and other designated campus partners, including while serving on a Residential Life & Housing Duty rotation.
Assist with the management of building-specific crisis situations, including issues such as resident well-being, safety and security, and facilities emergencies, and ensure appropriate follow-up with all parties involved.
Effectively document relevant incidents and emergency situations.
Facilitate appropriate follow-up with students of concern or emergency situations including wellness checks.
Supervise Resident Assistants (RAs) with guidance from the Senior Associate Director, Residential Life.
Provide oversight of the RA implementation and assessment of the residential curriculum.
Promote teamwork, motivate student staff, and promote resident engagement by building rapport and modeling efficient response to student needs.
Host regular check-ins and provide guidance and assistance to RAs.
Assist with the selection and training of Resident Assistants.
Assist in the implementation of department and College-wide functions and project-based assignments (e.g. opening and closing of residence halls, health and safety inspections of residential rooms, etc.).
Serve on departmental committees as assigned.
Attend and participate in department staff and committee meetings.
Participate in College and Division committees, events, and other assignments as needed.
Communicate with students, parents, faculty, and stakeholders as directed by designated leadership.
Participate in professional development workshops, conferences, and other learning opportunities to stay current with national best practices.
Serve as backup to other Residential Life & Housing roles as assigned to cover absences and other staffing shortages.
Cultivate positive residential experiences with residents, students, and staff by establishing an active presence and availability within the assigned residential communities.
Communicate and enforce department and college standards and policies.
Respond to and process alleged policy violations as reported by staff, students, CARES, or community members with adherence to departmental and College processes, with guidance from designated leadership.
Process alleged policy violations with adherence to departmental and college conduct processes; ensure a learning-centered philosophy when sanctioning and engaging in the conduct process, with guidance from designated leadership.
Create innovative programs and educational interventions to foster community and responsible-living within the residential environment.
Provide support to individual residents through conflict resolution and roommate mediation.
Serve as mandated reporter and assist in reporting incident information as needed, including allegations regulated under Title IX.
Perform other duties as assigned.