Assistant Director of Resident

Overview

Job Title:

Assistant Director of Resident Life

Location:

Swainsboro, GA (Georgia Southern University – Swainsboro Campus)
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. The university offers multiple campuses and programs, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Georgia Southern University seeks a collaborative Assistant Director of Resident Life to support a learning-based community in a residential environment.

Swainsboro Campus – Swainsboro, GA

University Housing

The Assistant Director is responsible for guiding and implementing a learning-based residential environment. Responsibilities include supervision of Master s Degree–level Resident Directors and indirect supervision of graduate and student staff. The role supports student academic success and social development and participates in the creation, execution, and evaluation of a residential program including learning communities and a residential curriculum model. Central duties may include chairing departmental committees, training, development, selection, student leadership, and assessment.

Strong collaboration with University Housing and campus partners across Statesboro, Savannah, and Swainsboro campuses is important.

This position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Act, with responsibilities for reporting crimes on and around campus and certain non-campus University-owned properties.

• Assist with special projects assigned by the Associate Director or Director of Residence Education or University Housing.
• Staff Supervision/Development – direct supervision of professional Resident Directors, a Graduate Assistant, and indirect supervision of Graduate Resident Directors and student staff; develop evaluative practices for staff development.
• Residence Hall Administration – implement effective management practices for day-to-day hall operations.
• Student Learning & Curriculum Development – establish a learning-focused environment for academic success and personal growth.
• Community Development – collaborate with Resident Directors and student staff to foster educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities.
• Student Conduct – enforce behavioral standards Per Georgia Southern University, the Dean of Students Office, and University Housing.
• Crisis Intervention and Risk Management – respond to group and individual student needs.
• Staff Selection, Training and Development – chair selection and/or training committees; develop and evaluate learning outcomes for staff.
• Respond to departmental needs in the absence of the Associate Director or Director of Residence Education.

Educational Requirements

• Master s Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive supervisory experience in a residence hall environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master s Degree in Higher Education Student Services, Counseling, or a related field

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) or more years of progressive supervisory experience in a residence hall environment
• Experience supervising graduate level staff

$55,126 - $70,307

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and related applications
• A strong desire to work with new professionals, graduate students, student staff, and college students

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies to support institutional goals and student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication, organizational and human relations skills
• Leadership, supervision, crisis intervention, group dynamics, flexibility, professionalism, and programming in a residence hall setting

February 12, 2026

Application review may begin as early as February 5, 2026.

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