What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY DIRECTOR position at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Job Description
Job Summary :
The Residential Community Director oversees the day-to-day operations of a residential area, supervises the staff assigned there, offers support and outreach to students within the residential area, and provides co-curricular opportunities for the residents. They ensure a safe, healthy living and learning environment by enforcing institute policies. In addition, they support all functions of Housing & Residential Education and the Division of Student Affairs.
This is a full-time 12-month position, live in position. Staff are provided a furnished apartment. Partner and pet policy in place for all live-in staff.
Responsibilities of the Residential Community Director are, but are not limited to :
- Manage the operation of a residential community ranging between 280 and 475 residential students;
- Supervise student leaders within the residential area of a team between 7 and 16;
- Provide individualized support to residential students;
- Participate in a collateral assignment that supports the department's initiatives (such as Housing Operations, Student Conduct & Restorative Practices, CA Selection & Training, Community Development);
- Support the Division of Student Affairs, in ensuring ongoing recognition of student rights, responsibilities, and expectations by implementing campus policies and coordinating related procedures;
- Support and advance initiatives within Housing and Residential Education and the Division of Student Affairs through participation in projects and committees;
- Participate in 24-hour on call duty rotations, as assigned.
Description of the organization / department of the position
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to its vision of Every Student Thrives through the creation of student engagement opportunities and a holistic view of the student experience. Housing and Residential Education contributes to that vision through creating a robust educational and intentional residential experience for students. This includes learning communities and holistic program offerings. Housing and Residential Education staff also support students in their operational needs through coordinating move-in and move-out processes and collaborating with university partners on facility management.
Essential Functions of the position
Community Development - 20%
Operational Management - 20%
Student Conduct Administration and Student Support - 15%
Supervision of Residential Community Staff - 15%
Collateral Assignment - 20%
Academic Year : The collateral assignment will be assigned every one to two years. Each staff member will participate in one collateral assignment per year. Examples include :
Summer Months : Oversee and manage the coordination of new student orientation housing, support summer conferences / groups and / or Wentworth residential students that reside on campus during the summer.
Committees and Special Initiatives - 10%
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's) Required for the job
Education Requirements
Experience Required
Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in residential education. Master's degree may be substituted for professional experience.
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https : / / wit.edu / about / diversity.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
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