Community Director

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Position Title Community Director Job Type Full Time - 10 months Division Student Affairs Department Residence Life and Education Job Location Crete, NE (68333) Position Summary

Are you passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and making a lasting impact? If so, we want to talk to you about joining our team as a Community Director (CD) starting in July 2026!

This is a full-time, 10-month professional staff position within the Office of Residential Life and Education and the Student Affairs Division at Doane University. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Residential Life and Education, the CD fosters a residential experience rooted in the values of Community, Inclusion, and Empowerment.

The Community Director creates a safe, welcoming, and engaging living-learning environment for approximately 130-170 residential students. Through mentorship, educational initiatives, restorative practices, and collaborative partnerships, the CD supports student development, a sense of belonging, promotes leadership opportunities, and academic success.

The CD directly supervises Community Advisors (CAs) (3-6 students) and serves as an educator, mentor, crisis responder, and advocate for students within the residential community.

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Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. Following USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Doane is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

FLSA Salaried (Exempt) Salary $35,568 - $37,000 (10 month salary, room & board included) Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year of experience working in a residence hall.

Your experience must demonstrate a strong commitment to student growth and development, diversity and inclusion, and working within an innovative environment that is focused on the education of individuals and groups of college students within a residential setting through the development of cohesive living and learning communities.

We are looking for someone who will work collaboratively with campus partners and is able to apply their knowledge of student development theory and best practices in student affairs. The role requires strong administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills and a basic understanding of Google Suite software.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Residential Curriculum models, motivational interviewing, ACUHO-I Standards, CAs Standards, and NASPA Learning Reconsidered is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications Preferred Licenses/Certifications

Physical/Environmental/Working Conditions

Working Conditions

• Evening and weekend responsibilities required
• Participation in an on-call duty rotation is required
• Primarily an indoor work environment with frequent walking throughout residential facilities
• Partner and pets welcomed
• A two-bedroom apartment is included for 12 months (Queen bed frame, dresser, and couch included)
• Meal plan included while board plan is active

Travel Required No Physical Requirements Light work Outdoor Exposure Primarily exposed to indoor elements Background Check Required Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number STF177 Desired Start Date 07/27/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Review Start Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Doane offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally, including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and free undergraduate and discounted graduate tuition. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

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