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Job:

Community Director, Non-Residential Student Support

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Housing Operations and Non-residential Student Support, and with guidance from the Sr. Associate Director of Residential Life, the Community Director for Non-residential Student Support implements programming and community-building opportunities for non-residential students. In addition, the Community Director supports residential student needs and supervises a group of resident assistants, serves on a duty rotation for students within the residential community, and supports the student conduct process as appropriate. The Community Director for Non-residential Student Support contributes to Barnard's residential and non-residential student experience through their work on department-wide and campus activities including move-in/out, student leadership development, departmental committees, and assessment.

Regular business hours cannot define the typical work week. The position requires some evening and weekend hours, including addressing unpredictable and time-sensitive issues and participating in an on-duty rotation. The Community Director is expected to make the on-campus apartment their primary residence.

Job Description:

Emergency and Crisis Response

• Respond to and manage student emergencies and concerns in collaboration with CARES and other designated campus partners, including while serving on a Residential Life & Housing Duty rotation.

• Assist with the management of building-specific crisis situations, including issues such as resident well-being, safety and security, and facilities emergencies, and ensure appropriate follow-up with all parties involved.

• Effectively document relevant incidents and emergency situations.

• Facilitate appropriate follow-up with students of concern or emergency situations including wellness checks

Supervision

• With guidance from the Senior Associate Director, Residential Life, supervise Resident Assistants (RAs).

• Provide oversight of the RA implementation and assessment of the residential curriculum

• Promote teamwork, motivate student staff, and promote resident engagement by building rapport and modeling efficient response to student needs. Host regular check-ins and provide guidance and assistance to RAs.

• Assist with the selection and training of Resident Assistants.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of department and College-wide functions and project-based assignments (e.g. opening and closing of residence halls, health and safety inspections of residential rooms).

• Serve on departmental committees as assigned. Attend and participate in department staff and committee meetings.

• Participate in College and Division committees, events, and other assignments as needed

• Communicate with students, parents, faculty, and stakeholders as directed by designated leadership.

• Participate in professional development workshops, conferences, and other learning opportunities to stay current with national best practices.

• Serve as backup to other Residential Life & Housing roles as assigned to cover absences and other staffing shortages.

Community Development and Student Support

• Cultivate positive experiences with non-residential students and relevant stakeholders including, but not limited to, residential students, faculty, and staff by establishing an active presence through programming and availability for conversations and meetings with the non-residential student community.

• Communicate and enforce department and college standards and policies.

• With guidance from designated leadership, respond to and process alleged policy violations as reported by staff, students, CARES, or community members with adherence to departmental and College processes.

• With guidance from designated leadership, process alleged policy violations with adherence to departmental and college conduct processes; ensure a learning-centered philosophy when sanctioning and engaging in the conduct process.

• Create innovative programs and educational interventions to foster community and responsible-living within the non-residential environment. Provide support to students looking for guidance as they navigate living off-campus.

• Provide support to residential students through conflict resolution and roommate mediation as needed.

• Serve as mandated reporter and assist in reporting incident information as needed, including allegations regulated under Title IX

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Community Directors will maintain an in-person presence in alignment with current department and division-wide policies. Evening and weekend commitments will be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position from time to time.

• Based on operational needs, this position may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and/or the campus is working on limited operations.

• Community Directors are expected to make their on-campus apartment their primary residence.

• Community Directors may also support one or more residential communities during their time in the position and may be reassigned due to departmental or college needs.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of or interest in learning about off-campus and non-residential student populations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of residence life, living and learning communities, residential curriculum implementation, leadership development, student development theory, and program development.

• Knowledge of residence life, leadership development, student development theory, and program development

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively in both written and verbal form with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, and parents.

• Experience with or demonstrated interest in developing supervisory, teamwork, conflict resolution, project management, and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively and positively in an environment characterized by change, including the ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize that information to develop new programs and services

• Ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented, engaging, and flexible work atmosphere.

• Knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and other state and federal laws as they relate to residential life administration

• Engagement in the field of student affairs and higher education administration with an interest and willingness to learn, implement, and share best practices and new approaches

• A genuine interest and satisfaction in working with students, families, faculty, and staff and in supporting the mission of higher education and student affairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree specifically in education, student affairs, or related field

• Experience working with undergraduate off-campus or non-residential student populations

• Live-in residential life experience, particularly a graduate assistantship

• Supervisory and/or advising experience

Salary Range: $58,500 - $58,500

Meal plan and on-campus housing included with position

As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League), it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community which includes Barnard College, in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program, exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time