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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.

• Leads Assistant Community Directors and Resident Advisor staff, and, in some cases, other student staff members; advises groups and individuals.
• 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.
• Serve as a conduct officer in the Office of Student Housing conduct process. 
• 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

• General knowledge of the personal and social problems typically encountered by college students. Working knowledge of group dynamics and needs; working knowledge of managerial techniques, personnel practices, and inventory control.
• Ability and specialized skills to: establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and others; relate to the present day population of college students; deal with the personal and social problems of students; keep records and accounts and make reports; select, train, lead, and evaluate student assistants and staff; analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt action; prepare concise reports.
• Develop, organize, and implement residence programs; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; and perform mathematical calculations where required.

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 II / 9687 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3864 - $4482 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3864 - $6763 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; lives in and is responsible for the effective 24-hour daily operation of a co-ed residential housing facility of primarily traditional-aged college students from significantly diverse backgrounds. 
• This is a Temporary-renewable 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 June 11, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until 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.
• 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 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.