Residential Life 

Residential Life provides facilities, services, and programs that support the academic mission of the institution and enhance the quality of life for students living on campus. Residential Life staff foster the personal, social, academic, and leadership development of resident students and prepare them to be active and responsible citizens within the UMBC community and beyond. We seek to accomplish this mission by:

• providing clean, comfortable, safe, accessible, and functional facilities;
• providing caring, high quality, and prompt delivery of service;
• being purposeful in our involvement, development, and empowerment of all students and staff; and
• promoting education for all students and being purposeful and intentional in departmental decisions, services, programs, and facilities in order to foster a community where the diversity of all members of the community is respected.

The Community Director (CD) position at UMBC is a full-time, year-round, live-in professional staff position that provides comprehensive leadership to a residential community for a student population of 320-580 students, depending on the assigned community. The CD role is critical in developing inclusive and responsible residential communities at UMBC.

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $49,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive residential environment by planning and implementing educational, cultural, and social programming that supports student development and engagement.
• Promote a sense of belonging and community by building meaningful relationships with residents and encouraging their active participation in community life.
• Provide individualized support to residents, manage conflict resolution, and respond effectively to emergency situations while adhering to University protocols.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of Resident Assistants, promoting their growth through regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee day-to-day operational aspects of the residential community, including occupancy management, room assignments, and coordination of check-in/check-out processes.
• Serve as the primary on-call staff member for crisis response and conflict resolution, ensuring effective communication and support for residents.

• Bachelor’s Required

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Services, Counseling, or a related area strongly preferred
• Previous full-time or graduate residence life experience
• Prior live-in residential life experience strongly desired
• Experience working with diverse student populations and actively working towards the creation of an inclusive community
• Commitment to assuming leadership in a diverse, high-energy environment requiring ability to consistently manage multiple simultaneous priorities
• Understanding of non-traditional work hours within Residence Life as well as maintaining a presence in the community
• Experience with a residential curriculum or restorative practices

A background check will be required. 

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary: $49,000 - $55,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.