Community Director, Student Life & Communication-Lake Campus

Job Description

Community Director, Student Life & Communication-Lake Campus

Wright State University

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title: Community Director, Student Life & Communication-Lake Campus

Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department: Lake Campus Student Services

EEO number: 26P212

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate:

Salary Band: S03

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Community Director, Student Life is a full-time, live-in professional position responsible for the daily operation of a co-ed residential community housing up to 96 students. The position is responsible for creating an administratively efficient, comprehensive, and responsive residential environment that positively influences student learning and development while maximizing an enjoyable living experience.

In addition to residential life responsibilities, this role supports campus-wide student engagement initiatives and communications efforts. The position assists the Director of Campus Engagement and Events with the planning and promotion of student activities and campus programming, including management of social media and digital communications that highlight student life and campus events.

The Community Director fosters interaction between students, administrators, and faculty; encourages community service opportunities; and collaborates with academic affairs and student affairs to support student success. Out-of-class activities are directed to integrate academic, cultural, recreational, and social opportunities that promote student engagement and foster healthy campus communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by start date plus residence life and leadership experience required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; high degree of personal character, understanding of first-year and/or upper-class student development; computer literacy; and an upbeat, energetic "can-do" attitude are desirable."
• Ability to live on campus and respond to residential community needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience with student programming, campus activities, or residence life.
• Experience managing social media or digital communications in a higher education or organizational setting.

Essential Functions and percent of time

Residential Community Management - 30%

• Manage the daily operations of a co-ed residential apartment community housing up to 96 students.
• Create and maintain an administratively efficient, comprehensive, and responsive residential environment that supports student learning, development, and a positive living experience.
• Manage and coordinate the operation of the community office and maintain all required record keeping functions as outlined by Residence Life and Housing, including but not limited to student billing, assignment changes, financial transactions, conduct/discipline processes, fire, health and safety inspections, residence life reports, maintenance records, and postal services.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure residential facilities are safe, secure, well maintained, and effectively administered.

Student Development and Community Programming - 20%

• Coordinate student development programming with an emphasis on academic success, personal development, leadership development, service to the community, and creating a quality living environment.
• Develop out-of-class opportunities that integrate academic, cultural, recreational, and social experiences to foster healthy campus communities.
• Intervene in, mediate, and monitor roommate conflicts and serve as a resource for residents, providing guidance and referrals as appropriate.

Supervision, Training, and Staffing - 15%

• Assist with paraprofessional staff hiring and training processes.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and support for Resident Assistants and other residential student staff.
• Attend and participate in training sessions, in-services, staff retreats, departmental meetings, Residence Life meetings, and university committees as requested.

Student Engagement and Campus Programming - 15%

• Assist the Director of Campus Engagement and Events in planning, coordinating, and implementing campus-wide programs, activities, and student engagement initiatives.
• Support the development of co-curricular experiences that encourage student involvement, leadership development, and campus participation.
• Collaborate with campus departments to promote student engagement opportunities that enhance the overall student experience.

Student Communications and Marketing - 10%

• Manage and maintain campus social media platforms to promote student life, engagement opportunities, and campus events.
• Develop digital content and communications that increase awareness and participation in campus programs and activities.
• Assist with marketing and promotion of student engagement initiatives and campus programming.

Administrative Operations and Facilities Coordination - 5%

• Utilize computer systems including Microsoft Office applications, residential management software, and other institutional systems to support housing and engagement operations.
• Assist with room selection processes, assignment changes, and consolidation procedures as outlined by Residence Life and Housing.
• Maintain strong working relationships with custodial and maintenance staff and assist with facility management and improvement projects.

University Representation and Campus Support - 5%

• Maintain availability during opening and closing weekends, final exam periods, and other key residential operations times to support student move-in and move-out processes.
• Represent Residence Life, student engagement programs, and the university by interacting professionally with students, families, and campus guests.
• Participate in the campus-wide 24-hour on-duty rotation providing emergency response services.

First Consideration Date:

05/04/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes