University Housing has two anticipated Community Director openings for 2012-2013. To apply for a Community Director position once available, please follow the directions on the Human Resources webpage.
University Housing will have two Assistant Community Director vacancies (graduate assistantships). To apply for a graduate assistantship, please follow the directions on the Graduate School webpage.
Community Director Benefits
Salary
The Community Director starting salary for the 2011 – 2012 academic year is currently set at $29,256.
Waiver of Tuition
Community Directors are eligible for waiver of tuition, exclusive of fees, in any semester of the year. Information about fees is available online http://www.siue.edu/apply/tuition/.
Staff Apartments
University Housing provides Community Directors with a furnished, carpeted two-bedroom apartment with cable and an Ethernet Internet subscription. The apartments are in close proximity to the Community Director’s parking space.
Meal Stipend
Community Directors receive a $500 meal stipend each semester (fall and spring) for dining on campus. This plan includes Pizza Hut, Chick-Fil-A, Freshens, Taco Bell, the University Restaurant, the Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and Starbucks.
Professional Development
Each Community Director may attend one approved professional conference at no cost. Community Directors may be “sent” to other conferences and the department covers these conferences. In addition to the traditional Student Affairs professional development opportunities, many campus offices and departments offer classes, lectures, and workshops for professional staff.
Benefits
Community Directors are considered employees of the State of Illinois. This provides comprehensive health insurance plans at amazing prices. Dental, Optical, and Prescription plans are also available. Eligible employees can purchase low cost long-term disability coverage to supplement the disability benefits under the State Universities Retirement System. Deducted premiums are tax-exempt. The University pays for approximately 11 designated Holidays. In addition, CDs accrue 25 vacation days per year. Eligible employees earn 40 sick leave days per fiscal year. More information is available on our Office of Human Resources webpage http://www.siue.edu/humanresources/.
