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Whitman College Community Director in Walla Walla, Washington
Community Director
Whitman College
Compensation: $42,478 - $46,000 annually
WHITMAN COLLEGE
Located in the historic community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
http://whitman.edu/ is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).
POSITION PURPOSE
The Community Director (CD) shares with other members of the Student Life staff the general responsibility of supporting the educational aims of the College. The CD serves as an educator and role model while assisting students in their efforts to make full use of the opportunities and resources available to them. This role oversees the supervision, administration, and community development for a number of residential facilities and may lead broader initiatives within Residence Life and Housing.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Supervision (25%)
• Supervise a team of paraprofessional Resident Assistants.
• Present and facilitate training and leadership development opportunities.
• Provide ongoing team building and develop a sense of group support and learning for your staff.
• Provide mentoring and assistance to junior professional staff (Resident Directors).
• Participate in paraprofessional staff recruitment and hiring processes.
• Coordinate and guide group efforts on strategic special projects.
Community Development and Programming (20%)
• Develop strategic goals for learning and development within residential spaces.
• Arrange and facilitate social and academic events and programs.
• Advise student group programming including student hall government.
• Act as a resource for residents requesting program information.
• Encourage alcohol and drug education programs.
• Encourage residents to respect others' rights and maintain a safe and secure community atmosphere.
• Lead substantial projects and programming initiatives for all on campus students.
Counseling and Referral (15%)
• Be generally available to residents and communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
• Be supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices to best support community members.
• Counsel students concerning personal college concerns and refer to other resources when appropriate.
• Respond to student wellbeing concerns, including those referred through the College's Care Team, and keep clear records in the College's care network platform.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to assist other junior professional staff in the event of a crisis or unexpected significant concern.
Administration (15%)
• Inform residents of College functions, resources, and beneficial off-campus agencies.
• Attend Community Director/Resident Director meetings and facilitate student staff meetings.
• Open and close the hall at each vacation period. Colle