Community Director

Job Title Community Director Full Time / Part Time Full Time Job Type Staff Reports To Assistant Director of Residential Life Position Summary

The Community Director reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life and is responsible for managing and supervising activities affecting the staff and students of the assigned residence area(s). This is a full-time, twelve-month, live-in position.

Bryant is recognized as a top 1 percent national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, QS Stars, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant's strategic plan, Vision 2030, redefines higher education through a commitment to providing students with a transformational learning experience. Vision 2030 accelerates advancements in academic innovation, experiential learning, vibrant student life, Division I athletics, and a connected community that fosters belonging and success.

Principal Accountabilities

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural competence with the ability to positively work with and support diverse groups of students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Possess the energy and enthusiasm necessary to engage and motivate students.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Open and responsive to direction and feedback.

The principal accountabilities for the Community Director at Bryant University include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining a proper living environment for residence hall students through ensuring that rules and regulations (including fire safety, quiet hours, building maintenance, and security) which affect the quality of life in the residence halls, are upheld;
• Providing counseling assistance and guidance to students;
• Training, developing programs with, and supervising the activities of, student resident assistants;
• Developing creative social, cultural, safety and educational programs for students;
• Coordinating proper building maintenance with maintenance employees;
• Completing administrative assignments in a timely manner as required;
• Serving in the CD (Community Director) On-call on duty rotation.
• Serving as a Community Standards Hearing Officer; and,
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Qualifications

Best served by a person with:

• Undergraduate degree (graduate degree strongly preferred) in counseling and/or higher education.
• Previous experience in residence hall management.

Working Environment

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Physical Capacities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number STA02821 Work Hours Open Date 08/27/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Special Instructions

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Letter(s) of Recommendation