POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Residential Community Director (RCD) creates and facilitates an integrated residential learning environment that moves first-year students toward achieving the goals of the undergraduate experience, working through the mission and goals of both the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs. This embedded position provides comprehensive leadership and support for a community of 440 first-year students. Immersed in the student community, the residential community director actively manages the learning experience at both the community and individual level, monitoring and supporting students' holistic academic, social, and personal development throughout their transition to Case Western Reserve University and to successful retention to the second year.
As a student affairs professional at Case Western Reserve University, this position will be expected to contribute to building a welcoming and inclusive community, focus on the well-being of others, and encourage curiosity among those we serve.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned. (3%)
CONTACTS
Department: Continuous contact with professional staff, graduate student staff, and undergraduate student staff within Residence Life for the purposes of student support and addressing concerns, supervision, project planning and implementation, programming, community development and ensuring the smooth functioning of the First Year Residential Community.
University: Frequent contact with the Office of Student Affairs, the Dean of Students Office, Case Western Reserve University Police, University Health and Counseling Services, University Housing, Facilities Services, Disability Resources, Multicultural Affairs, Greek Life for the purposes of student support and addressing concerns, project planning and implementation, programming, community development, and assuring the smooth functioning of the First Year Residential Community. Regular contact with the Undergraduate Advising Support Office, faculty, and course instructors about student support and addressing concerns.
External: Regular contact with parents and/or family members of students for the purpose of answering questions and discussing their concerns within FERPA guidelines. Periodic contact with outside vendors and services and members of regional and national professional organizations for the purposes of project planning and implementation, and professional development. Occasional contact with prospective students and their families for the purposes of providing information during open houses and other enrollment related programming.
Students: Continuous interaction with undergraduate students for the purposes of student support and addressing concerns, programming, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the First Year Residential Community. Regular contact with the Residence Hall Association, community councils, and other student organizations for the purposes of programming, community development, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the First Year Residential Community.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Provide direct supervision for 1 graduate-level staff member, 6 to 12 undergraduate student staff members, and a residential area of approximately 440 first-year students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 2 years of experience required. Experience may include full-time equivalent experience, consisting of graduate and significant undergraduate leadership experience in Residence Life, or related fields.
Education: Master's degree in an appropriate discipline required. Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or Student Personnel preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office environment. Some weekend and evening hours are required.
This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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