Residence Hall Director

Residence Hall Director

Housing

Georgia State University

These are exciting times at the Housing Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. 

Housing is seeking (1) Residence Hall Director to join the already awesome team taking the department to the next level of excellence!

The Residence Hall Director is a live-on position responsible for the overall development and administration of a supportive learning environment within an assigned residential community ranging in size from 350 to 750 residents. The Residence Hall Director plays an integral role in shaping the experience of residential students at Georgia State University by developing a premier residential experience that supports the academic mission of Georgia State, and the co-curricular learning goals and student engagement activities of the Division of Student Engagement. University Housing is committed to utilizing Atlanta as an urban classroom to foster a supportive and challenging learning environment for resident students.

WHAT MAKES Housing A GREAT PLACE?

·     A flexible work environment

·     Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

·     A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·     Professional development opportunity and mentorship

·     A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

Community Development, Advising, and Residential Student Engagement

·         Responsible for the overall development and management of assigned residential community

·         Foster a supportive, inclusive environment through community programming and contact with students and staff

·         Responsible for implementing the residential curriculum and academic initiatives and services for residential students

·         Assist Assistant Residence Hall Director(s) and Resident Assistants to develop intentional plans to further the academic, social, and personal development of residents

·         Support the Community Councils by attending planned officer retreats, meetings, and programming events

·         Counsel, advise and make referrals to residential students as appropriate and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution

·         Oversee community policy education and enforcement initiatives

Staff Supervision, Recruitment, Training, and Development

·         Recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate student staff (Resident Assistants). Some Residence Hall Directors will also supervise a full-time Assistant Residence Hall Director

·         Develop, implement and support training efforts for student staff within the community and department

·         Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of professionals, graduate and undergraduate staff

·         Participate in departmental/divisional training and development activities

·         Communicate regularly with Assistant Residence Hall Director and Resident Assistants, via weekly staff meetings, one-on-ones, email, and daily personal contact

Administrative

·         Respond through personal contact with students, parents, faculty, administrators and other stakeholders to resolve issues, answer questions and clarify policy

·         Serve on departmental and University committees, task forces and participate in other professional development activities

·         Participate in a rotation of 24-hour on-call coverage during the academic year, including university break periods for housing, summer school, and/or conferences

·         Establish and maintain communication with supervisors, Dean of Student’s Office and Counseling Center concerning students of concern who live in your residence halls

·         Prioritize and monitor the program and administrative budgets

·         Contribute to the department’s continuous quality improvement efforts and customer service training

·         Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned

 Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor. 

Qualifications

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Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications: 

Experience supervising para-professional staff

·         Experience working in a highly diverse environment

·         Experience working closely with students in a higher education setting

·         Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential issues

Desired Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or closely related field

·         1-2 years of professional experience in housing/student affairs, postmasters

·         Experience supervising graduate and/or professional staff

·         Experience implementing student learning and program outcomes assessment

 
Special Instructions: 

To be fully considered for this position all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
 A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover letter and 3 professional references