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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Community Director aids in the selection, training, and evaluation of Resident Advisor staff, promotes leadership development among students, facilitates educational frameworks, manages administrative tasks, and provides direct student support and guidance.

• Aids in the selection of, trains, provides developmental opportunities for, and evaluates a student Resident Advisor Staff of approximately 2-12 persons, and in some cases, other student staff members.
• Identifies students with leadership ability and/or potential and advances the use and development of their potential; identifies student interests and assesses personal, social, and leadership skills.
• Implements and supervises educational framework for area of responsibility, and serves as a conduct officer in the Office of Student Housing conduct process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to one-year experience as a director or coordinator of college-level group activities.
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the social science or related fields preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Possesses knowledge of student development theory and practices.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and working effectively under pressure.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and crisis management.

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: Head Resident / code 9688  / grade I
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3680 - $3887 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3680 - $6124 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.  
• TEMP: This is a Full time, live in, 12-month position.

General Information

• Applications received through September 8, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position 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 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 set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with 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.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application 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 on the basis of 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 set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.