Community Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to design and implement high-quality residential experiences.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Understanding of development issues for young adult women.
• Crisis intervention and referral skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and student or campus crises with composure and maturity.
• Skill in conflict mediation, team building, and parent communication.
• Enthusiasm for working with students with diverse identities and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of residential life experience.
• Experience living in a diverse residential life community.
• Fluency with systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a residential community by supervising House Presidents and Resident Assistants, providing ongoing training, engaging regularly with resident students, implementing the residential curriculum, and advising residential hall governance.
• Serve as a first responder to critical incidents affecting students and the Wellesley community; participate in an on-call rotation and provide appropriate care and follow-up for student issues.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of a residential community in collaboration with facilities and housing assignments, including fiscal oversight of house budgets and administrative support.
• Respond to emergencies and on-call needs and adjudicate student conduct policy violations.
• Train and supervise student leaders and advise House Councils.
• Create and design student-centered programs and opportunities.
• Liaise with facilities management to help ensure residential spaces are safe and comfortable.
• Provide administrative backup to the Office of Residential Life and adhere to departmental and campus policies.
• Serve on departmental committees and contribute to college and divisional missions through committee work, event support, and engagement in college life.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by Residential Life leadership.

Benefits

• One-bedroom, one-bath apartment on campus.
• One full meal plan valued at $11,000.
• Competitive wages.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits and pre-tax savings benefits.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Free campus parking and access via the MBTA commuter rail.
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick time, and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with College contributions of up to 10.5% toward the 403(b) plan for eligible employees.
• Caregiving support through Wellthy.
• Legal plan insurance and pet insurance discount.
• Retirement planning and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Continuing training and professional growth opportunities.
• Tuition benefits and resources for student loan forgiveness.
• Free use of athletic and fitness facilities, onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and campus events.