Community Development Jobs in Arlington, MA (NOW HIRING)

The Residential Community Director oversees the day-to-day operations of a residential area, supervises the staff assigned there, offers support and outreach to students within the residential area, andprovides co-curricular opportunities for the residents. They ensure a safe, healthyliving,and learning environment by enforcing institutional policies. In addition, they support all functions of Housing & Residential Education and the Division of Student Affairs.

This is a full-time 12-month position, live in position. Staff areprovided witha furnished apartment. Partner and pet policy in place for all live-in staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the operation of a residential community ranging between 280 and 475 residential students.

• Supervise student leaders within the residential area of a team between 7 and 16.

• Provide individualized support to residential students.

• Participate in a collateral assignment that supports the department's initiatives (such as Housing Operations, Student Conduct & Restorative Practices, CA Selection & Training, Community Development).

• Support the Division of Student Affairs, in ensuring ongoing recognition of student rights, responsibilities, and expectations by implementing campus policies and coordinating related procedures.

• Support and advance initiatives within Housing and Residential Education and the Division of Student Affairs through participation in projects and committees.

• Participate in 24-houroncall duty rotations, as assigned.

Division of Student Affairs:

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to its vision of Every Student Thrives through the creation of student engagement opportunities and a holistic view of the student experience. Housing and Residential Education contributes to that vision through creating a robust educational and intentional residential experience for students. This includes learning communities and holistic program offerings. Housing and Residential Education staff also support students in their operational needs through coordinating move-in and move-out processes and collaborating with university partners on facility management.

Essential Functions:

Community Development - 20%

• Provide support to residential students through outreach, intentionalprogramsand events with a strong emphasis on diversity and social justice components promoting inclusive communities.

• Work collaboratively with campus partners to fostera strong senseof belonging within Living Learning Communities and other residential education initiatives.

Operational Management - 20%

• Fulfill responsibilities relating to operations and building management of residentialcommunity.

• This may include, but is not limited to, helping to manage the opening, and closing of residential building(s), key management, health and safety inspections, damage billing and supervision of common areas within residentialareaseach trimester.

Student Conduct Administration and Student Support - 15%

• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure ongoing recognition of student rights, responsibilities, and expectations. Promote student compliance with policies and procedures, including those reflected in the student code of conduct, byfacilitatingstudent conduct meetings and coordinating conduct related sanctions.

• Conduct meetings with students to provide support for both academic and personal needs.

• Participate in 24-hour oncall duty rotations, as assigned.

Supervision of Residential Community Staff - 15%

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support for job related responsibilities including resident interaction, roommate mediation,programming,etc.

Collateral Assignment - 20%

Academic Year:The collateral assignment will be assigned every one to two years. Each staff member willparticipatein one collateral assignment per year. Examples include:

• Housing Operations:Assistwith housingselectionfor continuing and first year students; coordinate and lead initiatives to support socialization/roommate matching; organize building tours for housingselection; support social media and marketing initiatives; support transitional operational projects.

• Student Conduct and Restorative Practices:Assist with the management of the University Probation Review Committee.Assistingwith the recruitment, selection and training of student members and faculty/staff advisors; serve as a resource to the campus committee with opportunities to present to students, families,facultyand staff;assistwith investigation and coordination of student conduct cases.

• Community Advisor Selection and Training:Assist with CAselection;provide support and leadership for CA training and development initiatives throughout the academic year through the lenses of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as well as student development theories/residential curriculum.

• Community Development:Provide guidance, planning, and implementation of Thematic Communities (LEAPs),assistwith Community Development Model and Residential Curriculum through lenses of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as well as student development theories.

Summer Months:Oversee and manage the coordination of new student orientation housing, support summer conferences/groups and/or Wentworth residential students thatresideon campus during the summer.

Committees and Special Initiatives - 10%

• Participate on committees and in special initiatives, as necessary and appropriate to support the function of the Division of Student Affairs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrated time management and/or project management skills

• Experience in supervising, student paraprofessionals, and/or student leaders

• Experience using Student Development Theories in an educational setting

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor'sdegreeisrequired.

• Master's Degreerequiredin higher education, student affairs, or related field preferred.

Experience Required:

Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in residential education.A master'sdegree may be substituted for professional experience.