Community Director

Job Title: Community DirectorLocation: Kennesaw, GeorgiaRegular/Temporary: RegularFull/Part Time: Full-TimeJob ID: 292752About UsAre you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!Location(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, and our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.Job SummarySupports Residence life leadership in the general oversight of the Residence Life program for assigned residential community. Provides support through direct supervision of assigned staff and/or student assistants, general administration, community development, crisis management and collaboration with operations and facilities staff. Provides guidance to residents and serves as the primary conduct officer for the assigned community through reviewing and adjudicating student conduct cases.ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provides supervision, training and evaluation of assigned staff and/or student assistants Assesses student and community institutional support needs Creates and implements programming designed to address needs Communicates, interprets, supports, and enforces department and university policies to staff and students Provides complex and high-level crisis management interventions for live-in students Functions as primary hearing officer for high level student conduct violation hearings including second offenses, drug allegations, etc. Participates in planning and implementation of a curricular model for residential student experience Serves on departmental and institutional committees and task forces designed to drive student engagement across campus and participates in professional development activities Responsible for total management of annual budget to include ownership of budget and decision-making regarding expenditures and requests and prepares monthly engagement reports Maintains accessibility to staff and residents beyond traditional office hours (i.e., university events, department programming, meetings)Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher educationOther Required QualificationsCurrent, valid and unrestricted driver's licenseRequired ExperienceOne (1) year of related experiencePreferred QualificationsPreferred Educational QualificationsAn advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or related fieldPreferred ExperiencePrevious leadership and supervisory experienceExperience in Residence Life or Student AffairsAbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesAble to supervise assigned staff and/or student assistantsAble to navigate crisis management scenarios involving problem solving and critical thinkingAble to communicate with residents and resident assistants regarding the management of their residential living spacesAble to interpret and enforce policies and proceduresAble to promote and support the department and University's mission and goalsProvides rotating on-call emergency assistance as live-in Residence Life staff memberDemonstrates ability to develop relationships with others and work in partnership with staff, faculty, administrators, and student leadersAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesKNOWLEDGEKnowledge of implementing best practices related to student engagementSkillsSkilled in implementing community-building techniques for residential studentsExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skillsProficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)Strong attention to detail and follow up skillsStrong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquetteUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment OpportunityKennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.Other InformationThis is a supervisory position.This position has financial responsibilities.This position will be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position may travel over 75% of the timeBackground CheckStandard EnhancedEducationMVR9 Panel Lab Drug TestPer the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screeningresults which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf