Area Director for Community Living

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This area director will work as a team with the other members of the Community Living staff and strategic campus partners in an effort to provide a developmentally driven experience that is inclusive of all students. The Area Director will:

• Supervise a group of student leaders using a supportive and developmental approach
• Assist with overseeing Special Interest Communities within their area and help to develop strong connections to campus partners to support the growth of community living
• Serve as a Conduct Hearing Officer in Administrative Hearings

Responsibilities

Staff Development

The Area Director selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates approximately 23 Community Advisors (CAs) within several residence halls comprising approximately 650 residents. The Area Director will:

• Work as a team with Community Living staff to facilitate the process for recruiting and hiring the CA staff
• Work as a team with Community Living staff to plan and execute CA training prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters
• Provide on-going education and training to CAs with a focus on how best to support the development of community within their buildings
• Maintain frequent and individual contact with CAs
• Serve as a resource for CAs as they work with individuals and groups in their halls
• Provide direction for CAs to develop community building programs within the residence halls and oversee the programming budget for their area. This includes acquiring all supplies needed for approved CA programs
• Assist CAs with roommate mediation and conflict resolution

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Student Development

Utilizing principles of student development, the Area Director will work with students and colleagues from a variety of offices across campus to promote a program that fosters student and community development. The Area Director will:

• Assist in development of residential community living
• Facilitate the creation of welcoming and respectful residence halls with a commitment to the inclusion of all our diverse student populations

• Help to ensure that residence hall environments are safe and secure
• As appropriate, provide support, resources and referrals for students with personal and/or academic concerns
• Provide direction for communication and interpretation of College policy
• Discuss behavioral concerns with students and refer to College conduct systems as necessary
• Conduct periodic rounds with Campus Safety Officers occasionally on weekend nights
• Live on campus and be a visible presence in the residence halls in the evenings and over the weekends at various College events including CA programs

Administrative Functions:

• Perform administrative tasks related to maintenance functions, room inventories, damage reporting and follow-up, and opening and closing of residence halls
• Do weekly walkthroughs of all residence halls in their designated a