Residence Hall Director

Job Title: Residence Hall Director

Location: CCGA
- Main Campus (Brunswick)

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 300586

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for directing the operations, programming and services of an assigned residence hall. This position is designated by the institution as Essential Personnel and designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of Resident Assistants (RAs) and front-desk staff, providing consistent staff meetings and appropriate guidance for staff.
• Develops, coordinates and implements educational and social programming; provides programmatic and administrative support to residential learning communities. Works with students to develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to study and community living.
• Works collaboratively with the Facilities and Maintenance Operations Manager to resolve facilities issues. Reports, tracks and follows-up on facilities issues; advocates for facilities improvements.
• Counsels, advises and provide referrals for residents in need of professional services.
• Works as a steward of the Student Code of Conduct and Residence Life Handbook enforcing the rules and regulations of the college and of the Office of Residence Life and Housing. Directs hall-level student conduct efforts and serves as a judicial hearing officer; addresses the inappropriate behavior of students and determines fair and appropriate sanctions; makes conduct and counseling referrals as appropriate.
• Facilitates residence hall operations, including student room assignments, in-hall transfers, weekly hall occupancy reports, and assistance with the annual reapplication process. Provides and shares on-call coverage.
• Reviews and authorizes expenditures in compliance with budgetary guidelines.
• Manages summer conference group registration, check-in and check-out procedures, room assignments and inventories, and bill reconciliation; completes post-conference evaluations, rosters, damage reports and information reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Educational Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Other
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  Must possess a current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.
• Other
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Required Experience: More than one year of related experience.
• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment.

• Two years of student affairs or higher education experience are preferred.

• Knowledge of best practices in the field of residence life and housing.
• Knowledge of student development theory and practices.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of student life programming principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Ability to effectively use oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Possess a strong understanding and commitment to the development of students.

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912‑279‑5740.