Community Director for Upper-Class Residences

Job Description

The Community Director for Upper-Class Residences is a full-time live-in professional staff member responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of upper-class residential communities at Stevens Institute of Technology.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Residence Life and Dining, the Community Director is responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential environment that supports student development, academic success, and—most importantly—meaningful community engagement among sophomore, junior, and senior students.

 
 
This position provides direct supervision to student staff, oversees community development initiatives, supports student well-being, manages assigned operational budgets, coordinates administrative functions, and partners with facilities staff to maintain safe and functional residential facilities. 

The ideal candidate is a dynamic community-builder who loves bringing people together, actively engages with residents, and takes pride in creating a welcoming, connected, and vibrant living experience for upper-class students. 

Programming and Community Development 


* Develop strategic planning and goals for residential communities. 



* Lead the creation of a cohesive residential community by planning and attending events that bring students together and strength social connections. 



* Actively promote events and initiatives by engaging directly with residents, building enthusiasm, and encouraging participation. 



* Serve as the visible, approachable presence who energizes the residential community and inspires students to get involved. 



* Create and implement intentional community-building strategies that support upper-class student engagement, retention, and leadership development. 



* Design and oversee educational, social, and developmental programming aligned with departmental learning outcomes. 



* Collaborate with campus partners to deliver programming focused on leadership, career readiness, wellness, and community responsibility. 



* Partner with career service, co-op, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities focused on upper-class leadership and professional opportunities. 



* Promote a residential culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 



* Facilitate student leadership opportunities and encourage resident involvement in community governance. 



* Evaluate program effectiveness through assessment tools and resident feedback. 



* Assess program effectiveness. 

Supervision and Staff Development 


* Directly supervise Graduate Assistants (GAs), Resident Assistants (RAs), Senior Resident Assistants (SRAs), or equivalent student leadership roles. 



* Coach student staff to be community builders who proactively engage with residents, promote events, and model inclusive community values. 



* Conduct staff recruitment, hiring, ...