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Community Director

The application process is now open. We are seeking to fill our Community Director position for the 400 side of Cougar Village.
The Community Director is a full-time, live-in professional staff member responsible for the daily operations of a 500-bed residence hall or a portion of an apartment community. The Community Director directly supervises 1 graduate assistant (Assistant Community Director) and 11-15 undergraduate Resident Assistants. The Community Director is charged with creating an atmosphere that promotes student learning, academic success, personal development, respect for diversity, and a strong sense of community. The Community Director plays an integral role in residential curriculum development and further growing the living-learning program housed in their community. On-call responsibilities are shared by approximately 3,000 on-campus students.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
Top candidates will have one or more of the following:
Master's degree, preferably in Higher Education and Student Affairs or a related field.
  • Experience in university housing as an undergraduate/graduate staff member or student leader.
  • Awareness of the overall University Housing philosophy as it relates to service and education for the campus community.
  • Must be skilled in the areas of supervision, communication, training, decision-making, programming, planning, budgeting, and valuation.
  • Ability to work closely with students, parents, faculty, and staff in teaching, counseling, and work situations, keeping issues confidential as needed.
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working with a residential curriculum model.


Compensation:

  • Additional benefits include the State of Illinois health/retirement benefits and professional development funding for one regional and one national student affairs conference
How to apply:
  • Apply online
Questions?
  • Contact Associate Director for Residence Life, Rex Jackson, at rjackso@siue.edu or 618-650-4251