Community Director

ATR Details Position Details Search Number PJ # 7366 Title Community Director Category Professional Department Community Development

About The Position:

This is an 11-month, live-on position that includes some evening and weekend obligations. The successful candidate will provide oversight of the operations of assigned residence halls in their community to include supervision of Community Advocates and two Graduate Community Directors. This professional staff member will support all departmental efforts including but not limited to, community living, orientation, student conduct, residence hall programming, and Campus Housing and Operations support. The Community Development Office operates within the Enrollment and Student Success division and supports students throughout their entire college experience, from admission through graduation. In this role, the selected candidate will contribute to departmental initiatives that promote enrollment, retention, and degree completion. The office is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and well-maintained residential environment for students living on campus. It collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to positively impact the health, safety, and overall well-being of the student community. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree at the time of appointment (May 2026 graduates are welcome to apply) On-campus living experience for at least one year Experience supervising college students Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team, and collaboratively with campus colleagues and community partners Demonstrated problem-solving skills using a solution-focused approach. Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive relationships with a diverse campus population Willing and ability to perform some evening and weekend work

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field Experience working in a department directly related to on-campus living, (i.e., residence life, orientation, student conduct) Experience working with student clubs and/or organizations Experience using technology to manage residence life processes, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace programs Valid driver's license Salary (Applicant View) $42,995 About Our University SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools - Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 03/29/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three current professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. EEO Statement SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.