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Georgia Southern University

Resident Director

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia, United States, 30458

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Overview

Resident Director Location: Statesboro, Georgia; Georgia Southern - Savannah Full/Part Time: Full Time | Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the Southeast Georgia region. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, we educate about 26,000 students across associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. Georgia Southern offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a tradition of academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. For more information about our Vision, Mission and Values visit the university website. Location options: Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA; Armstrong Campus – Savannah, GA Department

Resident Life Job Summary

The Resident Director manages day-to-day operations of a residence hall to create and maintain an effective living-learning environment for students; coordinates and administers aspects of a residential learning program in one residence hall; and fosters an environment conducive to students\' academic success and personal growth. This is a 12-month, live-in position with a two-bedroom furnished apartment and meal plan. This position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Act, with several student and campus responsibilities. Responsibilities

Support student success and personal development Monitor and coordinate room change and occupancy processes in the residence hall in collaboration with Administrative Services Coordinate the process for opening and closing of the residence hall in collaboration with Administrative Services Manage the building\'s budget for programming and student leadership activities as outlined by the Residential Curriculum model Work on a rotating on-call duty schedule, respond to situations when needed, and advise staff on emergency protocol Collaborate with facilities staff to ensure safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of the residence hall Adjudicate conduct cases using online student conduct management software Train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate student staff and graduate assistants Assist with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Graduate Assistants, Resident Advisors and Desk Assistants Develop duty schedules and maintain payroll records Attend and conduct staff meetings and regular individual meetings with staff Directly monitor actions and activities of building staff to uphold policies and procedures Maintain regular visible presence in buildings and establish office hours in assigned residence hall Assist with training workshops and in-service programs Investigate and report incidents Serve on or lead Residence Education or University Housing committees Participate in University or Division-wide committees Present or attend in-service programs and conferences for professional growth Advise and recruit student leaders to participate in building leadership and programming May be required to maintain availability outside normal business hours Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Master\'s Degree in higher education, counseling, student services or related field Required Experience One (1) or more years of related work experience in higher education student affairs Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience Supervisory experience Work experience in a residence hall environment Compensation

Proposed Salary: $44,000 This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Application Materials

Required documents to attach: Resume, Cover Letter, Two (2) Professional References Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

ABILITIES Engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Google, and related applications) Ability to work well with college students in a living-learning environment Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks Ability to manage customer service issues and student crises Awareness of safety features in buildings Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information KNOWLEDGE Adherence to University policies to support student success SKILLS Effective verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Leadership, group dynamics, flexibility, and programming in a residence hall setting Experience with crisis intervention and emergency response in on-campus housing Apply Window

Open Until Filled (application review may begin January 2, 2025) Contact & Support

For more information, contact the Department of Human Resources at 912-478-6947 or hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu (without hyperlinks). For technical support, call the Shared Services Center at 877-251-2644. Equal Opportunity & Policies

Georgia Southern University is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available during the search process. Additional Information

Workweek may extend beyond 40 hours; evenings and weekends may be required. Live in a residence hall with a furnished apartment and meal plan; ability to drive a university vehicle.

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