Community Director
Job description
Community Director
Job No: 496699
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Student Affairs
The Office of Residential Education commits to providing intentional and deliberate educational experiences for students that support the academic mission of the University. Placing students at the forefront and giving them ownership of their Bucknell experience, Residential Education cultivates an intentional student experience that advances individual transformation.
The Community Director position is a 12-month, live-in appointment reporting to the Director of Residential Education and is on a team comprised of six Community Directors.
The Community Director supervises 10-20 Residential Advisers and oversees the daily operations of one or more residential areas. With building community as a priority of a Community Director's work, this position is responsible for developing educational opportunities in an environment that enhances student learning and growth in areas including academic success, exploration and leadership, community, diversity and inclusion, social justice, and wellness.
As live-in professionals, Community Directors are considered first responders and will serve in an on-call rotation to assist with crisis management, intervention and emergency response.
The Community Director assumes leadership over an assigned Residential Education initiative such as student staff selection, training, residential operations, student leadership, community development or professional development. Additionally, the Community Director actively participates in and supports all initiatives of the Office of Residential Education and the Division of Student Affairs.
This position requires evening and weekend work.
Job Duties:
Supervision
Supervise 10-20 student staff members
Participate in the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation processes for student staff
Provide on-going support and direction for student staff through weekly staff meetings, one-on-one conversations, and informal interactions to engage in ongoing development
Administrative and General Expectations
Live-in residence and supervise assigned residential communities
Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to assessment, monthly reports, occupancy, budget management, and health and safety inspections
Provide a staff presence within the community by being visible in the halls and developing a rapport with residents
Address and document students who have violated the Student Code of Conduct
Serve as a conduct hearing officer and facilitate meetings to promote opportunities for student accountability and reflection
Lead an assigned Residential Education initiative such as student staff selection, training, residential operations, student leadership, community development, or professional development
Develop learning outcomes, goals, and ongoing assessment for programs and initiatives
Respond to student issues and provide follow up accordingly in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling & Student Development Center, Student Health, Public Safety, and the Academic Deans
Partner with Housing Services and assist with housing and facilities management including room selection, key inventory, room condition inventory, room changes, damage assessment/billing, summer school placement, and building renovation
Coordinate residence hall opening and closing in assigned residential area in collaboration with Housing Services
Maintain a close working relationship with the Facilities staff
Attend weekly Residential Education meetings and participate in trainings and workshops
Perform additional duties as assigned or required to meet Residential Education and University goals and objectives
Community Development
Implement and evaluate the residential programming model, emphasizing competencies including academic success, exploration and leadership, community, diversity and inclusion, social justice, and wellness
Develop a positive and inclusive working and living environment for staff and students
Provide crisis intervention and resource referral to students in need
Educate students about University policies and procedures including the Community of Responsibility Statement
Create, support, and attend building-wide and floor-wide programming
Communication
Maintain honest, courteous and ethical relations with all members of the Bucknell community
Identify, support, and refer students to campus resources as necessary
Maintain confidentiality of all student issues and matters in compliance with FERPA
Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity
Crisis Intervention & Response
Participate in an on-call duty rotation serving as a first responder and assist with crisis management, intervention, and emergency response
Support students as they encounter various developmental and/or adjustment difficulties
Provide appropriate support and follow-up for students and staff involved in crisis or emergency situations
Maintain availability and accessibility to residents and student staff
Maintain communication with appropriate professional staff to keep them informed of emergencies and crisis situations
Divisional Involvement
Serve on department and University committees as assigned
Attend all departmental and divisional retreats and meetings
Maintain a high degree of visibility and availability to students and staff members
Collaborate with other departments within Student Affairs for campus wide events
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of residential life, housing, or student affairs experience
Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or a related field
Experience in training, selection, and supervision of student staff
Effective written and public speaking skills
Strong commitment to students
Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
On-call and crisis management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of full-time professional residential life, housing, or student affairs experience
Ability to be flexible in a fast paced day-to-day work environment
Experience working with special interest housing communities
Strong large-scale programming implementation skills
Commitment to developing campus partnerships with faculty and staff
Facilities management operations
Work Type:
full-time
To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496699/community-director
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