Residential Life Community Director

Job Profile:

Residential Life Analyst 3

Job Family:

Residential Life

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$43,888.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Salary: $43,888 per year

University Housing at Arizona State University is searching for qualified applicants for the position of Community Director. We are seeking higher education professionals who have a passion for student success, the desire to use their unique talents to advance university strategic priorities and are committed to partnering with academic colleges to implement a dynamic First Year Residential College or Second Year and Beyond program.

****This is for the 2025-2026 academic year, with immediate availability. Openings are being considered for all campus locations (Downtown Phoenix Campus, Polytechnic Campus, West Valley Campus, and Tempe Campus****

University Housing is currently recruiting for Community Directors to work at any of our four campus locations.  Assigned campus location will be based on a candidate’s past Residential Life work experience.  During a Community Director’s employment, there is also the potential to move from one campus to the other, based on opportunity and business needs. 

Working Environment:

• Cultivate an environment that prioritizes community building, wellbeing, and skill development as a part of the live-on experience

• Facilitate relationships with ASU academic colleges to build a successful Residential College platform where students can thrive and translate skills from their classroom to their living environment

• Professionally represent department/program

• Supervise students and/or professional level staff

• Work with diverse populations and groups

• Manage crisis situations and student behavioral issues and provide resources on wrap-around support

• Research, develop, implement and assess programs

• Develop and deliver presentations to groups/stakeholders inside and outside of the university Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data

• Communicate effectively to perform essential duties

• Travel throughout campus for meetings or events, regardless of the weather

• Live in university provided residence hall apartment

• Use computers effectively - including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen, using mouse and keyboard, and sitting

• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

Essential Duties:

The Community Director position is designed for a staff member who wants a robust leadership opportunity and the ability to impact on the lives of students. Community Directors engage in the management of residential communities and are also responsible for activating a First Year Residential College or Second Year and Beyond Experience for our live-on communities. A successful Community Director candidate has a passion for connecting with and ensuring a positive experience for every student in their respective communities. During a typical work week, Community Directors will have flexible hours that prioritize managing the day-to-day functions of a residential community. There will also be evening/weekend component for the purpose of responding to matters that arise within the community and duty-rotation.

A critical emphasis of this position is on being a highly visible and strong presence in your residential college or upper-division community. University Housing values our staff members spending the bulk of their work week with students, actively building relationships and assisting them in their transition to higher education. The Community Director for ASU’s University Housing is a live-in position that provides leadership and management to a residential college community and the student and professional staff working in the community. This position is responsible for providing a high level of student service and creating a meaningful community which fosters academic excellence and personal growth for its residents. The Community Director is visibly involved in the residential community.

The position, due to its live-in nature, requires a willingness to be called into service at any time of the day or night to meet students' needs as they arise. This position may encounter high stress/anxiety situations such as emergencies, health concerns, emotional difficulties, etc. Therefore, a high level of maturity, sound judgment, and emotional awareness are required to respond responsibly.

The Community Director partners with a group of staff, students, and faculty and collaborates with various departments and programs both internally with ASU and externally to develop and implement appropriate programming and opportunities. The collaboration with academic partners to create an intentional Residential College experience should involve a strong integration of hall staff and college partners. Specific duties and responsibilities can be classified into the following broader categories, which are consistent across all our campus locations that have Community Director positions:

• Supervision

• Leadership and Role-Modeling

• Student Engagement

• Advising

• Community Development

• Student Conduct Administration

• Crisis Management/On-Call Coverage

• Facilities Management

• Academic Enrichment

• Administration and Operations

• Additional general responsibilities may vary depending upon location placement

Work Schedule: 

Monday thru Friday from 8A-5P, some weekends and evenings or

Wednesday thru Sunday from 10A-7P, some weekends and evenings  

****Schedule may vary by community and business need****

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with college students in a higher education or student affairs environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative operations of a residential community.

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and budgetary practices.

• Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.

• Demonstrated knowledge of human or student development theory and practices.

• Experience in the development of programming and activities.

• Experience in training and managing behavioral education as required in a residence hall complex.

• Evidence of effective communication.

• Experience in working with a diverse student resident population and with a wide variety of campus professional staff (e.g., counselors, police, health professionals).

• Experience in using personal computers and related software applications.

Department Statement:

The departmental vision is to become the premier housing and academic support services program in the nation.The mission of University Housing is to create living and learning environments that promote academic excellence, foster personal development and enhance the university experience. ASU University Housing currently houses nearly 18,000+ students on all four campuses. In support of the University's philosophy of access, excellence, and impact, University Housing promotes academic success and student learning, supports the development of community among our residents, provides student-centered processes and services, and develops and maintains quality accommodations.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$21515.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.