Resident Director Community Director – First-Year Residential Community

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Job Description Position Description: Community Director – First-Year Residential Community Department: Residence Life and Dining Reports To: Associate Director of Residence Life and Dining

Position Summary

The Community Director for the First-Year Residential Community is responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of first-year residential communities at Stevens Institute of Technology. Reporting to the Associate Director of Residence Life and Dining, the Community Director primary responsibility to fosters a supportive, inclusive, and developmentally focused environment that promotes student transition, belonging, academic success, and retention among first-year students and most importantly, meaningful residential community. This position provides direct supervision to student staff, oversees community development initiatives, supports student well-being, manages assigned operational budgets, coordinates administrative functions, and partners with facilities staff to maintain safe and functional residential facilities. The ideal candidate is a dynamic community-builder who loves bringing people together, actively engages with residents, and takes pride in creating a welcoming, connected, and vibrant living experience for upper-class students. Programming and Community Development ·      Develop strategic planning and goals for residential communities. ·      Lead the creation of a cohesive residential community by planning and attending events that bring students together and strength social connections. ·      Actively promote events and initiatives by engaging directly with residents, building enthusiasm, and encouraging participation. ·      Serve as the visible, approachable presence who energizes the residential community and inspires students to get involved. ·      Create and implement intentional programming supporting first-year student transition. ·      Design and oversee educational, social, and developmental programming aligned with academic success and engagement outcomes. ·      Collaborate with campus partners supporting first-year success. ·      Facilitate community-building initiatives. ·      Promote a residential culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. ·      Facilitate student leadership opportunities and encourage resident involvement in community governance. ·      Evaluate program effectiveness through assessment tools and resident feedback. ·      Assess program effectiveness. Supervision and Staff Development ·      Directly supervise Graduate Assistants (GAs), Resident Assistants (RAs), Senior Resident Assistants (SRAs), or equivalent student leadership roles. ·      Coach student staff to be community builders who proactively engage with residents, promote events, and model inclusive community values. ·      Conduct staff recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluations. ·      Provide ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities for student staff. ·      Facilitate regular one-on-one meetings, staff meetings, and training sessions. ·      Support leadership skill development and accountability among student leaders. ·      Monitor staff performance and address conduct or performance concerns as necessary. Student Support ·      Provide individualized student support through advising, conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis response. ·      Respond to student behavioral concerns and serve as a conduct officer when assigned. ·      Support residents experiencing personal, academic, or social challenges. ·      Maintain regular visibility and availability within assigned residential communities by attending areas of programming. ·      Collaborate with Counseling Services, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners to support student success. ·      Advise Residence Hall Association and hall councils. ·      Serve on institution CARE, Title IV, and other crisis management team. ·      Participate in on-call duty rotation and respond to emergencies as needed. Budget Oversight ·      Manage assigned community programming and operational budgets. ·      Monitor expenditures to ensure responsible and compliant use of funds. ·      Approve programming expenditures and track financial transactions. ·      Assist in planning annual budget projections related to programming and community initiatives. ·      Ensure compliance with institutional financial policies and procedures. Administrative Functions ·      Maintain accurate records related to staffing, programming, incidents, and student engagement. ·      Prepare reports, assessments, and documentation required by the Associate Director and departmental leadership. ·      Assist with housing operations including opening, closing, room assignments, and occupancy management. ·      Participate in departmental committees and institutional initiatives. ·      Support departmental strategic planning and policy implementation. ·      Chair of the departmental committee(s). ·      Ensure compliance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Facilities Management ·      Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to assess safety, cleanliness, and maintenance needs. ·      Submit and monitor maintenance of work orders and facility requests. ·      Collaborate with Facilities Management and Dining Services to maintain high-quality residential environments. ·      Assist with planning for facility upgrades, maintenance cycles, and operational improvements. ·      Educate residents on facility usage policies and community standards. ·      Support emergency preparedness initiatives and safety inspections.   Qualifications Required Qualifications ·      Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related fields. ·      Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in residence life or student affairs. ·      Experience supervising student staff. ·      Demonstrated ability to foster commu

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