Graduate Community Director

NOTE: Students admitted to the Student Affairs Administration (SAA) master's program receive priority consideration.

The Graduate Community Director (GCD) has duties to assure the proper functioning of their building. Goals of the Graduate Community Director include but are not limited to:  Promoting the development of an inclusive community environment within the resident halls characterized by consideration, respect and appreciation of others, the promotion of the development of an environment conductive to academic endeavors and achievement, and the development of an environment conducive to student involvement and participation. The Graduate Community Director should encourage the development of students’ leadership skills and assist students, whenever possible, to identify and work toward attaining personal and academic goals. It is the responsibility of the Graduate Community Director to foster the operations and maintenance of the physical facilities for the comfort, health and safety of all residents. The Graduate Community Director will supervise between four and eight Resident Assistants (RAs). 

Some tasks and duties include: 

• Encourage an environment that fosters independent and responsible decision making on the part of all residents. 
• Provide opportunities for leadership experience to all residents and work closely with hall government and residence staff in particular. 
• Lead training and programming on a variety of topics related to the development of students and also to enhance the safety of the building i.e. fire safety, first aid, bystander intervention, etc. 
• Provide guidance and resources as needed, relative to academic, personal and social concerns. 
• Oversee and assist each Resident Assistant with the development and implementation of at least three educational programs per semester to be presented to the RA’s floor, or open to the entire residence hall. 
• Conduct staff evaluations each semester designed to provide positive feedback and constructive criticism to all Resident Assistants. 
• Utilize existing on-campus resources, i.e. faculty and administration, in an effort to involve them in the residence hall community. 
• Communicate, explain and enforce procedures, rules and regulations of the college as stated in the Student Handbook and the Housing Contract with regard to residents and staff. 
• Develop and coordinate a viable and representative governing body (Hall Council) to provide educational, social and recreational activities for the residence hall. ∙ Conduct weekly Resident Assistant staff meetings and one-on-ones. ∙ Participate in the Resident Assistant selection process 
• Submit all paperwork promptly and efficiently to the department as requested. This will include: Incident Reports, Fire Drill Reports, Health and Safety Inspection Reports, Housing Rosters, Budget Requests, Damage Billing, and other material as needed.
• Function as the Administrator on Call during assigned duty shifts.  Administrative 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the department of Housing and Residence Life in the selection, training, and evaluation of Resident Assistants and other student employees in the halls.
•  Assist in promoting and developing management procedures and practices that preserve and enhance the physical plant. 
• Maintain records and provide assistance as needed/assigned by the Housing and Residence Life office. 
• Assist the department of Housing and Residence Life in opening and closing the halls at the beginning and end of the academic year, and during periods of academic recess. 
• Compile housing reports as requested by the Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life. 
• Assist Community Standards in the sanctioning of student incidents, meeting with students, and assuming designated roles in the judicial process. 
• Attend and participate in RA training workshops. 

Student Development Responsibilities: 

• Initiate and maintain activities of student development, including programmatic efforts, individual contact with students, and maintaining a presence in the hall community 
• In conjunction with Resident Assistants, work with residents on individual development issues and make referrals as appropriate. 
• Provide assistance to students in developing their interests and abilities. ∙ Work with staff and residents to develop community in the hall and on individual floors. 
• Advise hall government and subgroups, and help coordinate the efforts of hall government and student staff toward achieving specific residence hall objectives. Attend to hall budget, making sure that it is accurate and up to date. 

Departmental Responsibilities: 

• Initiate and maintain effective communication with other members of the Division of Student Affairs in implementing departmental and divisional objectives. ∙ Attend weekly departmental staff meetings. The Graduate Community Director should attend these meetings prepared to take notes, and share the information at their staff meeting. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life or designee.