Community Director

Location : JSU Main Campus, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 100155
College/Division: Housing & Residence Life
Opening Date: 11/15/2025

Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Residential Experiences/Student Development and Leadership, the Community Director (CD) is a live-on staff member responsible for the operation and management of the assigned residentials community. The CD will provide leadership, management, supervision, development, and high-level customer service. This position also promotes an inclusive living-learning environment that fosters student success. General responsibilities include but are not limited to paraprofessional staff development, student community development, administration, programming, student conduct support, professional collaboration with campus partners and overseeing residential facilities and desk administration.

This position is a four-year time-limited appointment based on positive annual evaluations, with opportunity for an additional year pending justification. The Community Director will be expected to fulfill the duties listed below in addi ion to other duties as assigned. Community Directors are FLSA exempt employees.

Examples of Duties

• Compiles weekly maintenance and inspection reports to share with Residence Education and operations staff.

• Inspects spaces for maintenance issues and readiness during and in between academic terms.

• Reports observations of facility related issues and disruptions.

• Assist in the inventory of departmental and University property and keys.

• Assist in the coordination and participation of special programs and projects.

* Assist with identifying, documenting, and following up on all maintenance and custodial issues with Housing & Residence Life.

Typical Qualifications

• Relevant student housing, residence life, and conduct experience required.
• A valid driver's license.
• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Master's degree is preferred in student affairs or a related field.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

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