Director of Community Life

Director of Community Life
and Title IX Coordinator

Full time, 12-months

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION SUMMARY
The director of community life & Title IX coordinator serves as an important member of the student affairs team in supporting student growth and development, serving in roles that foster a community of respect, and create an environment that focuses on community wellbeing through prevention initiatives, mental health support and conflict resolution.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Actively builds and maintains a strong sense of community and belonging among students and other members of the university. Implements and supports the student conduct community standards and philosophy.
  • Coordinate prevention initiatives and mental health support. Includes the development and delivery of training and education on university expectations, processes and procedures related to discrimination, hazing, drug and alcohol use, harassment and sexual misconduct.
  • Respond to student mental health crises and refer accordingly. (Serve as the liaison to Virtual Care Group – online behavioral counseling)
  • Provide mediation and other informed intervention to assist students in resolving conflict (restorative justice and informal resolution training.)
  • Coordinate new student fall orientation/welcome program.
  • Serve as the Title IX Coordinator.
  • Serve as the ADA/504 Coordinator.
  • Ensure university compliance with related federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Provide support and coordination of commuter student services.
  • Serve as an active member of the student affairs team, providing support and participation in divisional activities and meetings.
  • Responsible for special projects or activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties of this job.

Minimum:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required 
  • Commitment to advocating and supporting students in their continued intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development.
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse individuals.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively coordinate people, activities and services 

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in student personnel/higher education or related/comparable experiences.
  • Mediation or restorative justice training, certification and/or experience.
  • Understanding and experience with the application of trauma-informed investigation practices.
  • Previous residence life staff experience (or equivalent) highly desirable.
  • Hold a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and/or work environment encountered by the employee while performing the essential responsibilities of this job must be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be considered and implemented, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of this position.

  • Typical office conditions.  
  • Frequent use of computer.
  • Ability to lift 10-20 lbs.
  • Mobility required within the university facilities and status protected by law.
  • As a religious institution, Bluffton University encourages respectful consideration of the Christian Faith.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:

Send application materials to:
hr@bluffton.edu

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
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