POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Residential Community Director (RCD) position creates and facilitates an integrated residential learning environment that moves second-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 400 second-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 third year and beyond.
Building a welcoming and inclusive community is the foundation of the work we do as professionals working with students. Fully including people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives helps us all thrive by working together, focus on our collective well-being, and help students gain insight from their academic endeavors and real-world experiences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with professional, clerical, secretarial, custodial, and maintenance staff. Daily contact with graduate and undergraduate student staff and professional staff of Residence Life.
University: Frequent contact with offices of Student Affairs including but not limited to Dean of Students, University Health and Counseling Services, University Housing, Disability Resources, Multicultural Affairs, Greek Life; and University Police.
External: Regular contact with parents and/or family members of students to answer questions and discuss their concerns within FERPA guidelines. Periodic contact with outside vendors and services and members of regional and national professional organizations. Occasional contact with prospective students and their families during open houses and other Enrollment related programming.
Students: Daily contact with graduate and undergraduate students and student employees. Regular contact with the Residence Hall Association, community councils, and other student organizations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Provide direct supervision for 1 graduate-level staff member, 12 undergraduate student staff members, and a residential area of approximately 350 - 480 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.
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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Case Western Reserve University has implemented a COVID Vaccination policy requiring evidence of COVID-19 vaccination for all students, faculty and staff with an on-campus presence. Religious and medical exemptions may be provided in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. For more information go to: https://case.edu/equity/covid-19-accommodations. Applicants may contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 /[email protected] for information regarding religious or medical exemptions as an accommodation.
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