Community Director, Village A

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

6d•$41,926 - $65,090•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Director in Residential Education at Georgetown University administers the residential program for a campus community housing between 225-600 students. The Community Director’s primary role is to foster the holistic development of students through active engagement and mentoring of students in the residential education experience. Duties include supervision and development of the Resident Assistant or Resident Fellow staff and the design of cultural, educational, and social programming supporting the formation of students in the Jesuit tradition. The Community Director, in partnership with the Resident Assistant/Resident Fellow staff, educates students through the development of Educational Plans, promotion of leadership development, partnerships with Faculty and Resident Ministers, emergency response, and through community investment in an established code that emphasizes respect for self and others. The Community Director manages the occupancy, safety, and security of the residential area they oversee. The Community Director is a critical member of Georgetown’s Safety Net and works closely with the Georgetown University Police Department and other Student Affairs offices to respond to student emergencies, including mental health crises, facility emergencies, injury, and other concerns. The Community Director serves on an emergency response duty rotation and responds to significant student issues. During the summer months, Community Directors play a vital role in creating and planning departmental programs and services while supporting the residential conference and intern housing operations. Community Directors are expected to serve as positive ambassadors of the University and Residential Living mission, vision, and values within their teams, communities, and across campus. The Community Director primarily performs desk work in an office or workspace using a university issued computer. Some meetings or events occur in other buildings on the Hilltop or Capitol Campus or occasionally at off campus locations. This position is required to live on campus and participate in an on-call/on-site duty rotation 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The Community Director must be able to respond quickly to emergencies (behavioral, health related, and facility/physical plant) and other needs when they arise.

Requirements

A completed Master's Degree is required, preferably in the area of Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or Social Work.
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 and inclusion, community development, educational engagement, and emergency response.
Ability to manage stress, conflict, and frustration constructively; demonstrate a positive attitude.
Ability to identify, define, and apply creative and original approaches to resolving issues.
Ability to use sound judgment based on training and departmental policies and protocol.
An awareness and understanding of the Jesuit values and the ability to conceptualize them in the application of this role.
Must live on campus and participate in an on-call/on-site duty rotation 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies (behavioral, health related, and facility/physical plant) and other needs when they arise.
Must report to work on time regardless of weather conditions, whether the University is closed or not.

Responsibilities

Administer the residential program for a campus community housing between 225-600 students.
Foster the holistic development of students through active engagement and mentoring.
Supervise and develop Resident Assistant or Resident Fellow staff.
Design cultural, educational, and social programming supporting student formation in the Jesuit tradition.
Educate students through the development of Educational Plans, promotion of leadership development, partnerships with Faculty and Resident Ministers, emergency response, and community investment in an established code.
Manage the occupancy, safety, and security of the residential area.
Respond to student emergencies, including mental health crises, facility emergencies, and injuries.
Serve on an emergency response duty rotation and respond to significant student issues.
Create and plan departmental programs and services during summer months.
Support residential conference and intern housing operations during summer months.
Serve as positive ambassadors of the University and Residential Living mission, vision, and values.
Supervise the student Resident Assistant/Resident Fellow team.
Lead all community development and student formation initiatives within their assigned community.
Provide mediation services to students.
Provide developmental guidance to students.
Provide feedback to departmental leadership.
Schedule student meetings.
Communicate in a timely manner with faculty, staff, parents, and others regarding shared concerns about students.