Resident Director Community Director – First-Year Residential Community
$61,700–$84,300 year
On-siteHoboken, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Lead first-year residential communities by developing strategic goals, designing educational and social programming, and fostering a supportive environment that promotes student transition and belonging. Directly supervise student staff through recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing mentorship while providing individualized advising, conflict resolution, and crisis response. Manage assigned operational budgets, oversee facility safety and maintenance, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional policies. Maintain accurate records, prepare assessments, and participate in on-call duty rotations for emergency preparedness.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related fields
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in residence life or student affairs
- Experience supervising student staff
- Demonstrated ability to foster community engagement through program development, outreach, and relationship-building
- Demonstrated ability to support student development and engagement initiatives
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and crisis situations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with first-year residential populations
- Experience managing budgets and facilities operations
- Conduct or crisis response experience
- Experience working in a residential campus environment similar to Stevens Institute of Technology
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