Grand Valley State University
Community Director - Housing and Residence Life (Adjunct)
Allendale, MI · Director
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About the role
- This position is a live on residential role primarily focused on the management of a campus housing unit consisting of 400-800 residents.
- Staff in this role will have direct contact with students through the restorative justice process, student CARE and outreach as well as through recruitment of RA Staff.
- Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
Responsibilities
- This position will supervise a student staff of Resident Assistants (RA) for the community and create an inclusive community development plan focused on supporting all residents and will also be responsible for the daily administrative, operational, and facilities duties within the community assigned.
- Advising and academic support for residents through one-on-one interactions and community curriculum development.
- Maintain assigned community budget to support programming and overall administration of the community.
- Lead summer tours of incoming students through summer orientation onboarding.
- Collaboration with campus partners and department/division committee participation.
Requirements
- Development and facilitation of community development plans to enhance the residential student experience and student retention.
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
- Some travel may be required.
- Must be available for varied hours, extended workdays, weekends, and on-call emergencies as events and activities require.
- Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skills
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum one (1) year experience working in a university residential setting.
- Experience working with students in a college setting.
- Peer leadership experience.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Interest in engaging and educating students
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to GVSU's vision of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
- Master's d egree in s tudent a ffairs or related field.
- Experience managing and supervising teams.
- Budget oversight experience.
- Performance in restorative practices and/or student conduct management.
Compensation
- Minimum starting salary of $43,888.00, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
- Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Company info
- Conduct and conflict resolution management utilizing Maxient, and restorative justice measures as part of the HRL and GVSU Conduct and Conflict Resolution protocol.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing
- equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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