Community Director

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedCommunity Directorat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose

The Community Director is a leader in a residential community made up of 365-900 students. The responsibilities of the Community Director encompass student and community development initiatives, both proactive and reactive, that directly influence the success of our residential students. They also detail administrative responsibilities which are foundational to this success. Finally, they present behaviors that connote a commitment to the values of the Office of Housing & Residential Life and are expected to approach their work from a student development and student success growth mindset.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)

• Student Success & Community Engagement (25% of the Time):Be regularly available and visible to residents and staff. Facilitate community development in line with WSU HRL’s educational priority/residential curriculum and through knowledge of student development theory. Be aware of student problems or concerns and refer residents on an individual and/or group basis as appropriate. Work with residents and staff members to develop environments in which residents learn skills to live responsibly in the community.

• Staff Supervision and Training (20% of the Time): Supervise and provide on-going leadership development for resident advisor staff of 8-14. Participate in student staff selection and training in a collaborative manner within Housing & Residential Life. Oversee staff scheduling and emergency response duty rotation. Provide on-going training, support (weekly staff meetings), supervision (individual meetings), accountability, and yearly evaluations of resident advisor and other residential life student staff. Motivate staff members to plan and initiate appropriate educational, developmental and social programming. Positively contribute to and collaborate with other HRL staff for student and professional staff selection and training processes.

• Community Standards & Accountability (20% of the Time):Communicate essential information to residential students and guests, including, but not limited to: behavioral expectations, roommate relations, personal safety issues, university resources, emergency procedures, using educational programs and/or publications. Assist in updating manuals, and policies/procedures for residential life staff. Interpret and enforce University rules, regulations and policies, adjudicate community living guide infractions, and refer cases to the University conduct system as appropriate.

• Administration (15% of the Time):Partner with Area Administrative Coordinator (AAC) on front desk functions and other administrative tasks to ensure smooth building operations. Assist with room/apartment change and consolidation processes. Coordinate the opening and closing of facility on an annual basis as well as for breaks. Assist management with the monitoring the progress of outstanding work orders and custodial concerns to ensure timely response to maintenance, custodial and other health & safety issues in the residence halls. Assist with summer conference operations as necessary. Oversee the residence hall/apartment programming budget.

• Crisis Response, Safety, & Security (15% of the Time):Maintain a safe and secure residential facility. Oversee all necessary reports and records. Refer any unsatisfactory maintenance or health conditions as appropriate. Participate in on-call crisis response rotation.

• Other duties as assigned (5% of the Time).

WORK CONTEXT

Characterizes the position scope.

• Job Reports to: Manager

• Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans

• Supervisory Accountability: Supervises associates below supervisory level

• Organizational Accountability: Manages sub-unit of a department

• Financial Accountability: Approves expenditures

• Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D

• Freedom to Act: Subject to general input from supervisor

Unique duties:

This is a three (3) year term-limited position with the opportunity for a fourth (4) year. The anticipated start date is ASAP, starting compensation will typically include a salary of $47,476, and on-campus apartment and meal plan.

Qualifications:

• Education:Master's degree

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in student development, student personnel, and/or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

School/College/Division:

H43 - Business Operations

Primary department:

H4330 - Housing (H4330)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum:

• Salary hire maximum: $47,476 plus a meal plan & campus housing

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 2

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.