Job Title: Assistant Community Life Director
Location: Rochester
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 354284
About the Job

The Assistant Community Life Director is the primary administrator of a residential area which houses students in structured communities at the health focused campus of the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR). This position will provide leadership to UMR’s diverse on-campus students in their living, learning communities through an innovative student development model focusing on the educational, social, multicultural, and personal development.

The Assistant Community Life Director is a full-time, live-in position requiring 40 hours of work each week, which may include some evenings and weekends. The Assistant Community Life Director will work closely with the Director of Residential Life to establish and maintain residence hall communities up to 750 residents in one or multiple residence halls that fosters student well-being, builds diverse and inclusive communities, supports students’ academic success, and advances UMR’s Vision, Values, and Strategic Framework.

This high student-faced position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of UMR’s distinctive residence halls and the quality of community life in the student residences, including but not limited to community development, training and supervision of Residential Life student staff, programming, conduct (as a member of the UMR Student Conduct Team), and serving as a member of the Professional Staff On-Call team. The Assistant Community Life Director will model UMR’s values: diversity and inclusion, respect, community, human potential, and evidence-based decision making.

The Assistant Community Life Director reports to the Director of Residential Life who reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Engagement, and Equity (SSEE). For more information, view the full position description.

Salary and benefits include:

1. Starting salary will be no less than $40,000, annually.
2. University paid contribution (10% of your salary) to your retirement account – vested immediately
3. 22 paid vacation days per year and 11 paid holidays
4. Reduced tuition opportunities covering 75% - 100% of eligible tuition
5. Excellent and affordable health care benefits
6. Wellness program with opportunity to earn lower health care rates
7. Free disability insurance

Days and Schedule
This position is a full-time, FTE, exempt position which requires 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This includes Monday through Friday, typically from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, plus occasional evenings, weekends, and events. This position is expected to live in university housing 100% of the time, work a rotating on-call schedule, and work on campus 100% of time, except when there is off-campus travel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year professional experience in student affairs, can be as an undergraduate.
• The University of Minnesota requires that an employee has authorization to work in the US in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, the University of Minnesota will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This role is available for candidates already authorized to work in the United States.

How To Apply

Review of complete applications will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted online at https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/find-job. Search postings for Job Requisition #354284 for application instructions and links. Applicants must attach to the online application (1) a cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) diversity statement. For more information, contact umrhr@r.umn.edu.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota Rochester is a health-focused campus entering an exciting second phase of growth, having launched in 2009 and achieved national acclaim. UMR plans to grow from 1,000 to 1,500 students over the next several years. The University of Minnesota Rochester lives by its vision to inspire and empower undergraduates to solve the health challenges of the 21st century.

UMR core values are embedded in our vision: community, respect, diversity and inclusivity, evidence-based decision making and human potential. In this vibrant context, students are at the center of all we do – including faculty research focused on scholarship of teaching and learning. A point of pride for this vibrant campus community is our achievement of equity in educational attainment, with a diverse student body (>70% underrepresented students). To learn more about UMR, visit r.umn.edu/.