Community Director

Community Director

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University.

The Community Director is a live-in position and co-manages all aspects of a co-educational residence hall and learning community housing approximately 600-1200 students. This position directly oversees the day-to-day operation of a residential area including : supervising student assistants, conflict mediation, hall initiatives / activities and facilities operation. The incumbent provides judicial services as a hearing officer in violations of the Student Code of Conduct regarding the housing policies and helps enforce these policies. This position provides on-call emergency coverage after hours for the resident population. The Community Director also serves as an advisor to the Hall Council in the assigned area and presents educational programming for residents as needed.

Essential Functions :

• Staff Supervision, Selection, and Training
• Judicial Administration
• On-call Emergency Response / After Hours Responsibility
• Educational Programming
• Residential Desk Operations
• Hall Council Advising
• Facilities Operations
• Additional Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibility : Co-supervises a subset of student staff comprised of Resident Assistants and Desk Receptionists.

Competencies : Serving Customers, Displaying Creativity, Prioritizing and Organizing, Acquiring and Analyzing Information, Supporting Coworkers, Managing Performance.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : Full-Time. 35 hours per week. On-campus living and availability for after-hour and weekend response is required. This position has "non-traditional" business hours. Extreme flexibility is required to be successful in this position. Attendance at campus functions, student programs, and after-hours emergency response is often required. The staff member should have an active interest in the development of students in their personal and academic pursuits.

Salary Range : $52,938 annually, plus housing. The compensation package for this position also includes a meal plan for the incumbent. This meal plan is provided with some requirements as it relates to providing feedback both oral and written of dining services on campus.

Required Education and Experience : Master's degree in student personnel administration or related field is required. 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience : One year of professional residence hall supervision / management experience, residential curriculum development, living learning communities, and / or advising student groups is preferred. Supervision of student employees and / or graduate assistants preferred. Previous experience managing student crises and conflicts preferred.

Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

Other Details Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

American University is an E-Verify employer.