Senior Community Director

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

3d•$3,816 - $4,561•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Senior Community Director (SCD) is a full-time, live-in professional position responsible for the daily operation of a co-ed residential community housing primarily traditional-aged college students from significantly diverse backgrounds. The incumbent's main purpose is to promote student success through a variety of activities. The Senior Community Director will lead no more than 2 Community Directors and up to 24 Resident Advisor staff, and, in some cases, other student staff members; advise groups and individuals; hold conduct meetings with students; and serve on-call, among other duties. Implements and oversees educational framework for the area of responsibility, shaped by ideals of academic wellness with a holistic approach, social justice including oppression reduction and service learning, urban campus culture, individual development of and contact with students, all guided by learning outcomes and assessment. Executes and maintains all record-keeping functions as outlined by the Office of Student Housing, including but not limited to: student billing, assignment changes, student discipline, developmental education, apartment condition reports, fire/health/safety inspections, semester reports, purchasing, and maintenance records Serves as a conduct officer in the Office of Student Housing conduct process. Intervenes in, mediates, and monitor roommate conflicts. Participates equally in the 24-hour on-call rotation providing crisis and emergency response services to resident students. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Equivalent to two years of experience coordinating or directing college-level group activities.
One year directing a dormitory complex.
One year of job-related non-paid experience may be substituted for the one year of general experience required.
Knowledge of student leadership development, staff training practices, residential education, academic wellness, social justice, service learning, student engagement, learning outcomes, and assessment principles within a diverse residential community.
Ability to identify and develop student potential; assess personal, social, and leadership skills; advise residential student organizations; facilitate educational programs and Living Learning Community initiatives; and foster student growth through holistic, inclusive, and outcome-driven engagement.
Knowledge of residential housing administration, student conduct processes, record-keeping practices, assignment and occupancy procedures, check-in and check-out processes, emergency response protocols, conflict mediation, counseling referrals, and applicable housing software systems.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, StarRez, email, and related applications.
Ability to facilitate housing processes.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Ability to mediate roommate conflicts.
Ability to provide appropriate advisement and referrals.
Ability to participate in training and meetings.
Ability to coordinate special projects.
Ability to respond effectively to student emergencies.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, or a job-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation of a co-ed residential community.
Promote student success through various activities.
Lead Community Directors and Resident Advisor staff.
Advise groups and individuals.
Hold conduct meetings with students.
Serve on-call for crisis and emergency response.
Implement and oversee educational framework for the area of responsibility.
Execute and maintain all record-keeping functions for the Office of Student Housing.
Serve as a conduct officer in the Office of Student Housing conduct process.
Intervene in, mediate, and monitor roommate conflicts.
Participate in the 24-hour on-call rotation.
Perform other duties as assigned.