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Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25276 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6093. Classification Title Student Support Specialist Working Title Community Director Brief Position Overview Hiring Community Director (CD) positions for Academic Year 2025-2026! This live-in position is responsible for providing educational and administrative leadership in developing diverse and inclusive communities enhancing student learning, belonging, and development. The CD is student-centered, customer-service oriented, and has the ability and desire to work in an organization fostering academic success and personal growth. Position Number Multiple Department Residence Life Administration Division Auxiliary Services Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $3,657.34/month, plus room and board. Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details

General Statement University Student Housing manages 11 on-campus communities that are the home of up to 6000 students and residents while they attend MSU. Each community has professional staff, including a Community Director (CD), that is vital to the management of that community. Under the supervision of an Area Coordinator, the CD is responsible for the overall management of the community they are assigned to and the students residing in said community. Duties and Responsibilities CDs can expect to interact with students, University staff/faculty, parents and perspective students on a daily basis while performing the duties of the position: Developing a sense of community and belonging. Championing student development and student success. Managing security and safety procedures. Overseeing student conduct within the community. Conducting regular meetings with residents to share information and to provide a forum to discuss resident concerns. Supervision of staff to include: centralized staff selection, training, and evaluations. Over-seeing the front desk operations of the community. Advising students both individually and in groups concerning academic, social, and personal problems. Advising student committees. Serving as a liaison with Housekeeping Staff, Maintenance Supervisor, Service Shop workers, University Police and Counseling Services to maintain sound working relationships for their services. And actively participating as part of the team while performing other duties in support of the department’s mission. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Served in a defined leadership role for at least 2 years in one or more of the following: residence life, student activities and organizations, student government, or orientation and first year program. At least one year of working experience in on-campus housing. Demonstrated success developing and maintaining a highly functioning team. Demonstrated success implementing programs that promote student success through community building, connection to campus resources, and academic support. Experience working effectively with a diverse community and promoting inclusion through programming, education, and training. Proficient computer experience in applications such as but not limited to Word, Outlook, Excel, etc. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, or related field. Post bachelor experience in Student Affairs with an emphasis on creating community and an environment conducive to academic success. Professional supervision experience coordinating, training, and coaching the work of others. Experience in facilitating and evaluating student leadership programs. Experience advising student organizations. Campus-wide on-call experience, including response to high-level mental health concerns and emergency facility issues. Demonstrated competence adjudicating student conduct cases and implementing intentional, educational sanctions. The Successful Candidate Will Engage in meaningful interactions with a diverse resident population. Use independent judgment in all situations, especially in crisis or emergency situations with support of Director on-call. Possess excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills. Capable of working individually and in collaborative and dynamic team settings. Effectively manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a dynamic higher education environment. Exhibit self-motivation and high initiative. Effectively work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Meet timelines and maintain accurate administrative documentation. And represent the department in a courteous and professional manner. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Full-time, live-in position with a furnished apartment and a board plan (when the food service is open for residential service). Department wide there are 11 communities managed by CDs. Community placement will be taken into consideration on a yearly basis during the creation of teams for each of these facilities. Position is eligible for full employee benefit package and a tuition waiver up to 6 credits per semester. Occasional travel for professional development. Will participate in the Housing’s campus wide emergency response rotation and react to emergency situations as needed across Housing areas. Will work flexible hours during evening, weekend, and transitional periods (opening/closing) and occasional holidays. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Navigate campus and the areas in and around the residence halls and apartment communities. Occasionally move irregular shaped packages and boxes of up to 30 lbs. This position has supervisory duties? Yes Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on February 21, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions Please address all qualifications in your cover letter and resume.

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