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Community Director, Division of Student Affairs - Georgetown University Main Campus

Employer: Georgetown University
Location: Washington D.C.

Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing, Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Community Director, Division of Student Affairs - Georgetown University Main Campus

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Community Director, Division of Student Affairs - Georgetown University Main Campus

The Division of Student Affairs supports the academic mission by educating students as whole persons, promoting their intellectual, moral, spiritual, and social formation; enhancing students' learning and helping to prepare them for lives of discernment, civic engagement, and professional growth; teaching personal responsibility and respect for people of all faiths, cultures, and beliefs; promoting the health and safety of students and others in the University community.

The Community Director administers the residential program for a campus community housing between 250-700 students. Duties include but are not limited to:

Supervision and development of the resident assistant staff and design of cultural, educational and social programming supporting the formation of students in the Jesuit tradition.
In partnership with the Resident Assistant staff, educate students through the development of Educational Plans, promotion of leadership development, partnerships with Faculty, Chaplains and Jesuits in residence, emergency response and through community investment in an established code that emphasizes respect for self and others.
Critical member of Georgetown's Safety Net and works closely with the Georgetown University Police Department and other Student Affairs offices to respond to student emergencies, including mental health crises, facility emergencies, injury and other concerns.
Serve on an emergency response duty rotation for all on-campus students and respond nightly to significant student issues.
During summer months, play a vital role in supporting the departmental conference operations.
Serve as positive ambassadors of the University and Residential Living mission, vision and values within their teams, communities and across campus.

The Community Director lives in the assigned residential area. Primarily desk work in an office or workspace using a university issues laptop computer. Some meetings or events in other buildings or off campus. Requires the ability to be on-call for 24 hours of duty. Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies (behavioral, health related and physical plant) and other needs when they arise. Regular evening and weekend requirements required. Community Directors are designated as Emergency Employees.

Qualifications

A completed Master's Degree
Thorough understanding of and commitment to the work of Residential Living as well as the education and character development of college students
Demonstrated experience in the areas of leadership, supervision, professional development, administrative skills, social justice & inclusion, community development, educational engagement and emergency response
Ability to manage stress, conflict and frustration constructively; demonstrate a positive attitude
Identify, define and apply creative and original approaches to resolving issues and use sound judgment based on training and departmental policies and protocol
An awareness and understanding of the Jesuit values and the ability to conceptualize them in the application of this role

Preferred qualifications

Master's Degree preferably in the area of Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or Social Work

Applications received by August 23rd will be given priority review.

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Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.

To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Community-Director--Division-of-Student-Affairs---Georgetown-University-Main-Campus_JR07236

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