Community Director, Darnall

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Community Director administers the residential program for a campus community housing between 250-800 students.  Duties include 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.  The Community Director, in partnership with the Resident Assistant staff, educates 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.  

This position manages the occupancy, safety and security of the residential area they oversee.  The Community Director is a 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. The Community Director serves on an emergency response duty rotation for all on-campus students and responds nightly to significant student issues.

During summer months, Community Directors play a vital role in supporting the departmental conference operations.  Community Directors are expected to 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 issued 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.

Work Interactions

The Community Directors supervise the student Resident Assistant team and lead all community development and student formation initiatives.  The Community Director provides mediation services to students, supervision to resident assistant staff, developmental guidance to students, and feedback to departmental leadership.  On a daily basis the Community Director schedules student meetings and is readily available to student staff and colleagues.  The Community Director is expected to communicate in a timely manner with faculty, staff, parents, and others regarding shared concerns about students. 

Requirements and Qualifications

• A completed Master's Degree is required, preferably in the area of Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or Social Work

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the work of Residence Life and Housing as well as the education and character development of college students

• Demonstrated experience in the areas of leadership, supervision, student conduct, 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

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.