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CSL Housing and Residence Life: Community Life
About the Department
The University of Chicago is one of the nation\'s leading institutions
of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) is a
division comprised of 20 departments that serve the University\'s 17,000
college, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the
campus community more broadly. CSL is importantly charged with the dual
task of supporting all students in the University, graduate and
undergraduate, and managing multiple campus departments and services
that serve the entire campus community. CSL\'s programs and services
focus on supporting student academic success, providing opportunities
for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and
engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in
areas such as artistic expression, community service, spiritual
exploration, and athletic competition. The University of Chicago
community includes approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 10,000
graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 300
recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant
and dynamic student life. At the University of Chicago, students in the
College embody a spirit of relentless curiosity, characterized by an
unwavering commitment to inquiry and a dedication to free expression.
Our students are not mere consumers of knowledge; they are active
participants in a vibrant academic community that values the exploration
of complex issues, rigorous debate, and intellectual engagement.
The University of Chicago is located in the Hyde Park/South Kenwood
neighborhood, a racially and economically diverse residential community
of 43,000 people on the shores of Lake Michigan, about fifteen minutes
south of downtown Chicago. The core mission of Housing & Residence Life
is to help develop and support inclusive communities that engage
residents in exceptional living experiences within secure and
well-maintained environments that foster a sense of belonging and
support the academic initiatives of the University. The primary strategy
for the delivery of such an environment is through a residence life
program that which aims to develop strong residential communities that
are self-regulating, supportive of academic success; provide a strong
sense of belonging, and rich opportunities for personal, cultural,
social and intellectual development. The leadership of residential
faculty and adult staff in fostering these experiences is key to the
success of the mission.
Job Summary
The University of Chicago Department of Housing & Residence Life invites
applications for one Community Director position. The Community Director
will be responsible for fostering inclusive communities within their
assigned residence hall for 350- 400 residents, directly supervising
Resident Assistants, supporting Resident Head and Resident Dean
programming, and contributing to the overall mission of Housing &
Residence Life.
Responsibilities
Community Development and Engagement:
Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment by overseeing academic,
community, and departmental initiatives.
Serve as a role model to student staff, engaging in intentional and
educational conversations.
Organize and support a variety of cultural, intellectual, and
recreational activities that contribute to the overall development and
engagement of residents.
Advising and Student Success:
Provide regular interaction to challenge and support students in their
individual growth and development.
Serve as a primary advisor to the house councils in assigned community.
Serve as a referral agent to campus resources, providing non-clinical
counseling and cri is management interventions with students.
Advocate for student success, considering all aspects of identity that
may impact students\' experiences at the university.
Crisis Management and Emergency Response:
Act as the primary crisis response person for their residential
community.
Participate in an on-call rotation with other HRL professional staff
through the calendar year.
Ensure emergency preparedness by being knowledgeable about departmental
and university protocols and resources.
Supervision and Leadership:
Provide supervision to student staff and support them in their assigned
responsibilities.
Play an integral role in the recruitment, selection, training, and
evaluation of student staff members.
Student Conduct and Accountability:
Uphold student expectations for residential community behavior and
respect for others.
Facilitate the Housing & Residence Life Student Conduct process,
providing a space for students to take accountability for their actions,
learn about community expectations, and repair harm caused in the
community.
Serve as an initial review hearing off