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Community Director - Office of Residential Living - Georgetown University

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Community Director - Office of Residential Living - Georgetown University

Georgetown's Residential Living team strives to create comfortable communities in which students can live and learn. Operating in a collaborative, fun, and team-oriented environment, we are educators actively supporting the University's mission.

Job Overview

The Community Director administers the residential program for a campus community housing between 250-700 students in duties that 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. In partnership with the Resident Assistant staff, they educate 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.

As well, they manage the occupancy, safety and security of the residential area they oversee; serve as a critical member of Georgetown's Safety Net; work 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; and serve on an emergency response duty rotation for all on-campus students and respond nightly to significant student issues.

During summer months, Community Directors play a vital role in supporting the departmental conference operations, and 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, and performs primarily desk work in an office or workspace using a university issues laptop computer, and participate in some meetings or events in other buildings or off campus. As well, they are on-call for 24 hours of duty, and respond quickly to emergencies (behavioral, health related and physical plant) and other needs when they arise.

Work Interactions

Community Directors supervise the student Resident Assistant team and lead all community development and student formation initiatives. They provide 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; and communicates in a timely manner with faculty, staff, parents, and others regarding shared concerns about students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (completed) - preference for areas of Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or Social Work
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the work of Residential Living, as well as the education and character development of college students
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of leadership, supervision, professional development, administrative skills, social justice & inclusion, community development, educational engagement and emergency response
• Ability to manage stress, conflict and frustration constructively - and to demonstrate a positive attitude
• Ability to identify, define and apply creative and original approaches to resolving issues, and to 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
• Availability and willingness to live in the assigned residential area, to serve on-call for 24 hours of duty as assigned/needed, and to respond quickly to emergencies (behavioral, health related and physical plant) and other needs when they arise.

Work Mode: 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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.


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