Graduate Community Director - Academic Year 2026-2027 - Housing and Residential Communities - 529844

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

8d•$675•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Community Director (GCD) manages the day-to-day operations of a residential community and supervises student staff members in that community. The GCDs are encouraged to participate in at least one departmental committee but will have the opportunity to participate in other HRC initiatives. This job demands considerable time and energy. The GCD work schedule varies and includes night, weekend, and holiday hours. Office hours will be negotiated with the supervising Area Coordinator. The GCD must be present for at least 15 office hours during business hours (Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm).

Requirements

Current/incoming Fall 2026 University of Alabama graduate student.
Enrolled in a UA graduate degree program that is in accordance with the Graduate School’s minimum registration requirements for Graduate Assistants.
Good academic standing.
Meets eligibility requirements for graduate student employment.
Enrolled in up to 9 credit hours depending on classification of assistantship.
Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA to hold assistantships; select GA positions may have higher GPA requirements.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field; select GA positions may require specific fields or degree programs.
Making satisfactory progress toward degree as defined by academic departments and the Graduate School.
Meet requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.
Ability to live on-campus in assigned space/location.
Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate needs of assigned community.
Ability to work at least 15 hours per week during business hours (Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm).
Ability to work a full academic year.
Applicants with an anticipated December 2026 graduation date will not be eligible for this position.
Must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters.
International Students must be registered full-time (Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters.
Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment.
Final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

Studying Higher Education Administration or related program.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively on a team.
Ability to identify and respond to the needs of a student population.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to supervise student staff.
Ability to confront policy violations in an objective and consistent manner.

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of a residential community.
Supervises 5 to 16 student staff members.
Conducts regular supervisory meetings to provide mentoring, motivation, and feedback to staff.
Participates in student staff training and selection processes.
Serves as a student conduct hearing officer for their community and meets with students who have violated the community living standards to provide educational interventions and referrals.
Participates in an on-call rotation to respond to issues, concerns, or emergencies as they arise during or after business hours.
Monitors maintenance and facilities issues.
Completes administrative paperwork.
Compiles reports.
Facilitates health and safety inspections and building occupancy verification processes.
Responds to room change requests.
Attends weekly staff meetings as well as monthly departmental and divisional meetings.
Additional duties as assigned.
Participates in at least one departmental committee.
Participates in other HRC initiatives.