Residential Community Director

Wentworth Institute of Higher Education•Boston, MA

7d•$50,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Community Director oversees the day-to-day operations of a residential area, supervises the staff assigned there, offers support and outreach to students within the residential area, and provides co-curricular opportunities for the residents. They ensure a safe, healthy living, and learning environment by enforcing institutional policies. In addition, they support all functions of Housing & Residential Education and the Division of Student Affairs. This is a full-time 12-month position, live in position. Staff are provided with a furnished apartment. Partner and pet policy in place for all live-in staff.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated time management and/or project management skills
Experience in supervising, student paraprofessionals, and/or student leaders
Experience using Student Development Theories in an educational setting
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A bachelor's degree is required.
Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in residential education.
A master’s degree may be substituted for professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the operation of a residential community ranging between 280 and 475 residential students.
Supervise student leaders within the residential area of a team between 7 and 16.
Provide individualized support to residential students.
Participate in a collateral assignment that supports the department’s initiatives (such as Housing Operations, Student Conduct & Restorative Practices, CA Selection & Training, Community Development).
Support the Division of Student Affairs, in ensuring ongoing recognition of student rights, responsibilities, and expectations by implementing campus policies and coordinating related procedures.
Support and advance initiatives within Housing and Residential Education and the Division of Student Affairs through participation in projects and committees.
Participate in 24-hour on call duty rotations, as assigned.
Provide support to residential students through outreach, intentional programs and events with a strong emphasis on diversity and social justice components promoting inclusive communities.
Work collaboratively with campus partners to foster a strong sense of belonging within Living Learning Communities and other residential education initiatives.
Fulfill responsibilities relating to operations and building management of residential community. This may include, but is not limited to, helping to manage the opening, and closing of residential building(s), key management, health and safety inspections, damage billing and supervision of common areas within residential areas each trimester.
Collaborate with campus partners to ensure ongoing recognition of student rights, responsibilities, and expectations.
Promote student compliance with policies and procedures, including those reflected in the student code of conduct, by facilitating student conduct meetings and coordinating conduct related sanctions.
Conduct meetings with students to provide support for both academic and personal needs.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support for job related responsibilities including resident interaction, roommate mediation, programming, etc.
Oversee and manage the coordination of new student orientation housing, support summer conferences/groups and/or Wentworth residential students that reside on campus during the summer.
Participate on committees and in special initiatives, as necessary and appropriate to support the function of the Division of Student Affairs.
Other duties as assigned.