Community Director

Wellesley•Wellesley, MA

16d•$52,000 - $54,000

About The Position

As a live-in professional staff member in the Department of Residential Life, the Community Director (CD) is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where students can connect in genuine ways to themselves and others. Community Directors utilize the residential platform as the focal point for engagement, synthesis and learning and serve as the primary metacurricular advocate for students as she pursues her social, intellectual, and personal development. Community Directors employ evidence-based student development theory and practices to guide students towards independence, resiliency and an empathetic worldview. Community Directors demonstrate collaborative leadership to students and professional colleagues, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrate fluency with systems and technology, and model a sense of community responsibility. Community Directors lead small residential communities that average 400. Under the mentorship of Community Directors, the House Presidents and Resident Assistants lead the implementation of an exuberant and inclusive residential community. Additionally, Community Directors support the educational priority of a robust residential curriculum through implementation within their area. This position requires frequent evening and weekend hours and the ability to effectively respond to student and campus emergencies with composure and maturity. The Community Director is considered “essential personnel” during campus or community crisis. The Community Director will demonstrate skillsets in conflict meditation, team building, parent communication, and an enthusiasm for working with students with diverse identities and backgrounds. Other duties for the Community Director include: 1) follow policies and procedures of the Residential Life and Housing department; 2) 24 hour emergency on-call member; 3) train and supervise student leaders; 4) advise House Councils; 5) manage house budgets; 6) support committee work across the college; 7) create and design student-centered programs and opportunities; 8) provide administrative backup to the Office of Residential Life and Housing; 9) liaise with partners in facilities management to ensure the residential spaces are safe and comfortable; 10) other Department and Division projects as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
1-3 years of residence life experience.
Experience of living in a diverse residential life community
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Capacity to design and implement high quality residential experiences.
Organizational and time management skills.
Understanding of development issues for young adult women.
Crisis intervention and referral skills.

Responsibilities

Leads a residential community through supervising House Presidents and Resident Assistants, facilitating on-going training, engaging in regular and consistent interactions with students in residence, implementing the residential curriculum in area, and advising hall governance of residential communities.
Managing the day to day operations of a residential community through collaborative practices with facilities and housing assignments, fiscal oversight of house budgets, administrative support for the day to day needs of a vibrant residential community, emergency and on-call response and the adjudication of student conduct policy violations.
Serves on departmental committees.
Other duties as assigned by the department.
Contributions to college and divisional mission through committee work, event support, and overall engagement to the life of the College.

Benefits

At minimum, a one bedroom, one bath apartment on campus will be provided, along with one full meal plan valued at $8,000.
Competitive Compensation
Exceptional Benefits Package: Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
Commuting and Transportation: Enjoy the convenience of free parking on our picturesque campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.
Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
Retirement Savings: Plan for the future with our retirement savings plan. Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees
Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Professional Development: Enhance your skills and explore growth opportunities through continuing training and pathways for growth within our supportive environment.
Tuition and Education Benefits: Invest in your education with tuition benefits, and access resources to navigate student loan forgiveness, reinforcing our commitment to your ongoing learning.
Campus Privileges: Enjoy free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and seize opportunities to attend diverse campus events that contribute to a vibrant community.