Community Director - Live in position

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Director is the live-in leader and primary manager of a residential community of approximately 300–600 residents at the University of North Texas. The role is responsible for the community’s administrative functions, including staff supervision, residential curriculum implementation, facility and occupancy management, and responding to student concerns and crises, including after normal business hours. Reporting to an Assistant Director for Residence Life, the Community Director communicates about community incidents, administers conduct and community standards cases, and fosters collaboration, learning, and belonging through individual and group interactions. The position also engages residents and student organizations, connects students with campus and community resources, and participates in departmental and university committees and assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of residence life, student services, counseling, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply advising techniques to support student needs.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse populations.
Physical and emotional ability to work long and irregular hours, occasionally involving emotional stress and interrupted sleep.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to the work performed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary leader and manager of a residential community and supervise full-time, part-time, and student staff.
Conduct staff meetings; assign, delegate, and manage tasks; participate in staff selection, training, and evaluation; provide feedback and guidance; and address personnel concerns.
Manage front desk operations and support consistent service standards.
Implement the residential curriculum and engage with residents individually and in groups to promote independence, career readiness, global citizenship, and interpersonal skills.
Interact with in-hall student organizations, including CCE, Hall Council, and NRHH, through individual meetings and program attendance.
Connect students with campus and community resources, including counseling, student support, career, learning, activities, financial education, and police services.
Make budget-compliant fiscal decisions and engage students through programming and events.
Administer the student conduct process as directed and follow hall emergency procedures.
Complete scheduled on-call shifts and respond appropriately to student situations and incidents.
Manage assigned residential facilities, complete work orders and reports, oversee occupancy and room assignments, and follow up on facility and occupancy matters.
Participate in departmental and university committees and assignments, and help review practices, policies, programs, and services to address varied student needs.
Communicate about incidents occurring in the residential community.