Senior Community Director

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Senior Community Director (SCD) is a full-time, live-in professional position responsible for the daily operation of a co-ed residential community housing primarily traditional-aged college students from significantly diverse backgrounds. The incumbent's main purpose is to promote student success through a variety of activities. The Senior Community Director will lead no more than 2 Community Directors and up to 24 Resident Advisor staff, and, in some cases, other student staff members; advise groups and individuals; hold conduct meetings with students; and serve on-call, among other duties.

• Implements and oversees educational framework for the area of responsibility, shaped by ideals of academic wellness with a holistic approach, social justice including oppression reduction and service learning, urban campus culture, individual development of and contact with students, all guided by learning outcomes and assessment.
• Executes and maintains all record-keeping functions as outlined by the Office of Student Housing, including but not limited to: student billing, assignment changes, student discipline, developmental education, apartment condition reports, fire/health/safety inspections, semester reports, purchasing, and maintenance records
• Serves as a conduct officer in the Office of Student Housing conduct process.
• Intervenes in, mediates, and monitor roommate conflicts.
• Participates equally in the 24-hour on-call rotation providing crisis and emergency response services to resident students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of experience coordinating or directing college-level group activities including one year directing a dormitory complex which has provided a wide exposure to student group problems.
• One year of job-related non-paid experience may be substituted for the one year of general experience required. Master's degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, or a job-related field is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of student leadership development, staff training practices, residential education, academic wellness, social justice, service learning, student engagement, learning outcomes, and assessment principles within a diverse residential community.
• Ability to identify and develop student potential; assess personal, social, and leadership skills; advise residential student organizations; facilitate educational programs and Living Learning Community initiatives; and foster student growth through holistic, inclusive, and outcome-driven engagement.
• Knowledge of residential housing administration, student conduct processes, record-keeping practices, assignment and occupancy procedures, check-in and check-out processes, emergency response protocols, conflict mediation, counseling referrals, and applicable housing software systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records; utilize Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, StarRez, email, and related applications; facilitate housing processes; build collaborative relationships; mediate roommate conflicts; provide appropriate advisement and referrals; participate in training and meetings; coordinate special projects; and respond effectively to student emergencies.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 9687 / Head Resident II / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $3816 – $4561 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3816 - $5559 per month.
• Additional Compensation: Housing and utilities included.
• Interview Format: Second-round interviews will be conducted on campus and in person.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through October 14, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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