Society for Conservation Biology
Associate Director of Student Housing and Residential Learning
Society for Conservation Biology, Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States, 30243
Overview
Job Title: Associate Director of Student Housing and Residential Learning Location: Georgia Gwinnett College Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290011 Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience. GGC is committed to student success, a supportive and uplifting culture, and opportunities for professional growth. The college is located on a modern 260-acre campus in Gwinnett County, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, with access to local amenities and a vibrant community. GGC aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and values the well-being and growth of its employees. Join GGC and contribute to a dynamic team that shapes the lives and achievements of students and prepares the next generation of leaders.
Job Summary
The Associate Director for Student Housing and Residential Learning coordinates, supports, and oversees the operations of Student Housing. Primary oversight includes directing the educational experience and programmatic components of the Student Housing program, including living-learning communities, staff supervision (live-in and area staff), training and development, fiscal oversight of programming budgets, and emergency response including the departmental on-call process. This position also directs, develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, programs, and services within the department. The Associate Director reports directly to the Director of Student Housing.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is responsible for reporting crimes and incidents to the Clery Act Compliance Officer for inclusion in the Annual Campus Security Report in accordance with the Federal Clery Act and GGC policy.
Responsibilities Provides direction for and oversees the implementation of all residential education and academic and/or learning initiatives for Student Housing.
Collaborates with other campus departments and units to design and implement educational and social programs and services for students.
Provides vision, direction, and training for a team of full-time staff (Residential Housing Directors) and student staff in developing and managing programs, procedures, activities in the residence halls, student conduct, and customer service needs; supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates direct reports including coordinators and residence hall directors.
Fosters safe and supportive residential communities; serves as the first point of contact for professional staff on duty for maintenance, crisis, and emergency situations involving students living in Student Housing.
Supports staffing, programming, and operational budgets; prepares and monitors budgets for residential and functional areas.
Serves as liaison with Learning Communities, Student Life, Academic Enhancement Center, One Stop Shop, Financial Aid, Dean of Students Office, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Services, and other academic-related offices for student success and retention.
Assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of residential academic initiatives and services; provides guidance to staff on the development of academic initiatives and services in residence halls.
Serves on institutional and divisional committees as assigned; fulfills other duties or special projects as assigned by the Director of Student Housing.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field.
3–4 years of related experience.
1 year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in a higher education setting.
Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
Experience working with residential initiatives such as living-learning communities, residential curriculum, residential learning models, or academic support in a residential setting.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Application and practice of student development theory and approaches.
Experience working with first-year and second-year student programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective student and staff relationships.
Knowledge of student success, support, or intervention strategies.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques.
Knowledge of counseling, conflict management, and crisis intervention strategies.
Understanding of budget processes and ability to prepare detailed reports.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Effective written and oral communication and engaging presentation skills.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values guide all actions within the USG community. Details are available in USG policy materials; the institution reserves the right to apply applicable rules and conduct policies.
Conditions of Employment: Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check. Offers may be contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and other regulatory requirements as applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal opportunity employer. It recruits, hires, trains, and promotes without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in accordance with applicable laws.
For disability-related accommodations in participation or print materials, please contact HR at (678) 407-5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.
Other Information
Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply unless selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.
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Job Title: Associate Director of Student Housing and Residential Learning Location: Georgia Gwinnett College Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290011 Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience. GGC is committed to student success, a supportive and uplifting culture, and opportunities for professional growth. The college is located on a modern 260-acre campus in Gwinnett County, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, with access to local amenities and a vibrant community. GGC aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and values the well-being and growth of its employees. Join GGC and contribute to a dynamic team that shapes the lives and achievements of students and prepares the next generation of leaders.
Job Summary
The Associate Director for Student Housing and Residential Learning coordinates, supports, and oversees the operations of Student Housing. Primary oversight includes directing the educational experience and programmatic components of the Student Housing program, including living-learning communities, staff supervision (live-in and area staff), training and development, fiscal oversight of programming budgets, and emergency response including the departmental on-call process. This position also directs, develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, programs, and services within the department. The Associate Director reports directly to the Director of Student Housing.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is responsible for reporting crimes and incidents to the Clery Act Compliance Officer for inclusion in the Annual Campus Security Report in accordance with the Federal Clery Act and GGC policy.
Responsibilities Provides direction for and oversees the implementation of all residential education and academic and/or learning initiatives for Student Housing.
Collaborates with other campus departments and units to design and implement educational and social programs and services for students.
Provides vision, direction, and training for a team of full-time staff (Residential Housing Directors) and student staff in developing and managing programs, procedures, activities in the residence halls, student conduct, and customer service needs; supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates direct reports including coordinators and residence hall directors.
Fosters safe and supportive residential communities; serves as the first point of contact for professional staff on duty for maintenance, crisis, and emergency situations involving students living in Student Housing.
Supports staffing, programming, and operational budgets; prepares and monitors budgets for residential and functional areas.
Serves as liaison with Learning Communities, Student Life, Academic Enhancement Center, One Stop Shop, Financial Aid, Dean of Students Office, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Services, and other academic-related offices for student success and retention.
Assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of residential academic initiatives and services; provides guidance to staff on the development of academic initiatives and services in residence halls.
Serves on institutional and divisional committees as assigned; fulfills other duties or special projects as assigned by the Director of Student Housing.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field.
3–4 years of related experience.
1 year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in a higher education setting.
Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
Experience working with residential initiatives such as living-learning communities, residential curriculum, residential learning models, or academic support in a residential setting.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Application and practice of student development theory and approaches.
Experience working with first-year and second-year student programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective student and staff relationships.
Knowledge of student success, support, or intervention strategies.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques.
Knowledge of counseling, conflict management, and crisis intervention strategies.
Understanding of budget processes and ability to prepare detailed reports.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Effective written and oral communication and engaging presentation skills.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values guide all actions within the USG community. Details are available in USG policy materials; the institution reserves the right to apply applicable rules and conduct policies.
Conditions of Employment: Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check. Offers may be contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and other regulatory requirements as applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal opportunity employer. It recruits, hires, trains, and promotes without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in accordance with applicable laws.
For disability-related accommodations in participation or print materials, please contact HR at (678) 407-5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.
Other Information
Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply unless selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.
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