Community Director - Doane University : Job Details

Doane University invites applications for the position of Community Director at its nationally recognized undergraduate campus in Crete, Nebraska. The Community Director (CD) position is a 12 month full-time, professional staff member of the Office of Residential Life Education and the Student Affairs Division at Doane University. The Community Director reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life and Education and supervises a staff of 4 paraprofessional student leaders called Community Advisors (CAs). The Community Director is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive student-focused and curriculum based educational strategies for a residential community of approximately 130 - 170 students. The CD oversees the implementation and enhancement of student learning outside of the classroom through a wide range of curriculum-based learning strategies including programmatic opportunities, leadership development, and academic initiatives.

The Community Director also works closely with academic affairs and other campus partners in facilitating the development of inclusive living-learning and engaging residential community that reflects the mission of Doane University. Participate in the Residential Education committee, diversity initiatives, Community Advisor selection, training, in-services; advise student groups (RHA and Themed Communities), and liaison with other Student Affairs offices. Serve as a Conduct Educator and participate in the on-call duty rotation.

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities Required for Position:

• Demonstrated commitment to student growth and development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Previous work with developing and implementing a residential curriculum program a plus.
• Strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in student affairs.

Education/Training Required for Position:

• A Bachelor's Degree is required and candidates must have previous experience working in a residence hall.
• Basic software skills necessary (MS Office products).
• The Residence Life Coordinator must be committed to working within an innovative environment that is focused on the education of individuals and groups of college students within a residential setting through the development of cohesive living and learning communities.
• The Office of Residential Life and Education at Doane University is built on a student learning residential curriculum that supports student leadership development, intellectual inquiry, ethical values, and inclusive living-learning residential community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Residential Curriculum models, motivational interviewing, ACUHO-I Standards, CAs Standards, NASPA Learning Reconsidered, etc.
• Experience supervising professional residence hall staff.
• Experience working in a residential college or university.
• Current membership and/or active involvement in related professional organizations.

Competitive compensation and benefits to include a two-bedroom apartment plus utilities, free meals (when available) and employee tuition discounts. This is a 12 month, live-in position.

Doane's mission is to provide an exceptional liberal arts education in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative community where faculty and staff work closely with undergraduate and graduate students preparing them for lives rooted in intellectual inquiry, ethical values, and a commitment to engage as leaders and responsible citizens of the world. Central to our mission, Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the university. Doane University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society.