- residential customer service
Tuscaloosa , United States
Stillman College is a liberal arts institution with a historical and formal affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is committed to fostering academic excellence, to providing opportunities for diverse populations, and to maintaining a strong tradition of preparing students for leadership and service by fostering experiential learning and community engagement designed to equip and empower Stillman’s students and its constituents.
The Division of Students Affairs supports and challenges students to achieve their full potential by providing comprehensive co-curricular opportunities and services. It provides a comprehensive system of support for students to accomplish the mission of Stillman College.
The Office of Student Life helps achieve the Division of Student Affairs' and the College's mission by preparing students to be leaders and to serve others. These aims are achieved through active participation in their formation through programs, activities, and services that advance the development of students intellectually, socially, academically, professionally, and physically.
Job Summary
The role of the Student Formation and Community Director is to co-create and manage a team of Student Formation and Community Life Managers to create an inspiring and dynamic residential and educational environment where young people and adults thrive. The responsibilities extend beyond residential life into the community as a whole. The Student Formation and Community Life Director works closely with the Dean of Student Formation, Campus Life, & Student Engagement to integrate Stillman College’s mission and values within the residential halls, in the classroom, and throughout the entire community. The Student Formation and Community Director is both a problem preventer and a problem solver, but most importantly he/she is a strategic and critical thinker. The Student Formation and Community Director provides hands-on leadership, supervision, and direction to his/her staff in the formation of individual students and the entire study body to build a vibrant productive community at Stillman College.
Leading with kindness, care, encouragement, and respect for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness based on ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic identities, the Student Formation and Community Life Director demonstrates a relentless commitment to nurture the unique potential of Stillman College’s gifted and twice-exceptional students. The Director must demonstrate the following:
Mindsets
The Student Formation and Community life Director leads with Integrity and a Commitment to Excellence.
You have high emotional intelligence and strong Christian values that guide your work and life. You see the image of God in every person, believe in the unique potential of every person, and welcome the opportunity to assist others in discovering their passions and gifts. You exhibit humility, and you thrive on feedback and continuous learning and build this into the culture at the college. You believe in the importance of a Christian education and academic excellence and achievement.
The Student Formation and Community life Director understands that transformation happens through meaningful relationships. You are positive curious and strengths oriented.You develop relationships built on respect and trust. You understand that people thrive in cultures built on trust and safety, and you strive to co-create a school culture that invites intellectual and emotional risk-taking. You are committed to equality and fairness and creating a college culture that values and respects others because of their humanity and gifts, not based on their job title or responsibilities.
The Student Formation and Community life Director understands the unique needs of gifted students who seek to develop their Christian identity and strengthen their intellectual talents. You are drawn to work with complex learners, energized to discover what enables each student to reach their highest potential. You are inspired by young people and are passionate about guiding them on their journey through college into adulthood.
The Student Formation and Community life Director co-creates a highly engaged, positive and productive college culture through residential and campus life. Students, parents, prospective families, staff and faculty are eager to work with you.
The Student Formation and Community life Director is a combination of Servant, Visionary and Transformational Leader.
The Student Formation and Community life Director is an excellent communicator. You are warm and welcoming and demonstrate understanding and authenticity in your communication. You tell the truth, even when it is hard to do. You find transforming organizations motivating and exciting. You know we are in the stages of a transformation and growth development. You are excited about the challenge to contribute to fulfilling the values of the school and are willing to do whatever it takes to co-create a successful learning environment and enhance our Christian community.
Responsibilities
The Student Formation and Community Life Director directly reports to the Dean of Student Formation, Campus Life, & Academic Engagement and through a “dotted-line” to the Vice-President of Student Affairs and is responsible for cultivating the college’s culture by fostering a Christ-centered community that procures a safe and secure living environment, develops programs, and facilitates spaces that nurture growth. Responsibilities include the following:
Required Skills/Abilities
Education and Experience
Physical Requirements