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Residence Director

Inside Higher Ed, Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States, 30243

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Residence Director – Inside Higher Ed Location: Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Job ID: 288869 About Us: Since 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. We believe that students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey. As a member of our faculty or staff, you will join a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals working toward empowering students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We value the well-being and professional growth of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support this aim. Located in Gwinnett County, GGC features a modern 260-acre campus about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Join GGC and contribute to shaping the lives and achievements of our students. Job Summary

The Residence Hall Director at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is a full-time, live-in professional staff member responsible for the daily operations of a 220-600 bed residence hall. The Residence Director supervises resident assistants, facilitates educational initiatives and hall programming, advises hall council, provides administrative oversight for the residence hall, and supports the general functions of the department. The RD develops a community aligned with GGC's pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Creativity. The RD helps implement our residential learning model and curriculum, supports living-learning communities, and builds campus partnerships. On-call responsibilities are shared for 1,000 residents. This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA) and reports crimes and incidents to the Clery Act Compliance Officer for the Annual Campus Security Report in accordance with the Clery Act and GGC policy. Responsibilities

Administrative: Supervises, plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of a residence hall community; communicates, interprets, supports, and enforces departmental and institutional policies to students, staff, and the greater community Directs hall-level student conduct efforts and adjudicates residential student conduct cases; determines fair sanctions and collaborates with the Office of Student Integrity Responds to crisis incidents and coordinates support efforts with Counseling & Psychological Services, Emergency Management, GGC Police, Facilities, and GGC Administration; participates in the Professional Staff On-Call Duty Rotation Manages hall operations and supports procedures including opening/closing, occupancy reports, safety inspections, hall inventory, staff employment, orientation, housing tours, and summer housing Staff Supervision: Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Resident Assistants; guides RAs in implementing the living model and resident outreach; manages student employment scheduling and payroll Community Development: Establishes a positive learning environment and facilitates student leadership opportunities; advises residential hall governance and leadership groups Maintains office hours and accessibility beyond traditional hours; manages room/suitemate conflicts and student follow-up Participates in assessment and maintains relationships with other campus departments Serves on campus committees and performs other duties as assigned Qualifications

Required 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, Social Work, Humanities, or Management; one year of college/university residence life experience with leadership and/or supervisory experience Preferred Leadership and/or supervisory experience; experience developing and implementing student-focused programming; experience facilitating student conduct hearings; experience responding to crisis situations and/or working with students in crisis Salary

Proposed salary:

33,280 - 37,900 . Salary offer depends on experience, internal equity, budget, and salary guidelines. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, maturity, and responsibility Cultural competency and appreciation for individual differences Commitment to student learning and academic success Experience developing and implementing student-focused programming Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Experience facilitating student conduct hearings Experience responding to crisis incidents and/or students in crisis Commitment to issues in Student Affairs and Higher Education USG Core Values & Policies

The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in USG policy materials. Freedom of Expression is also supported by USG policies. Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States, completion of a background check, and other reviews as required. Pre-employment drug tests may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by law. Background Check

Position of Trust plus education requirements are part of the background check process. 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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