Resident Director

About the Role

Resident Director – Statesboro Campus, Georgia Southern University. Regular full‑time, 12‑month live‑in position. Compensation includes a two‑bedroom furnished apartment and meal plan.

The Resident Director manages day‑to‑day operations of a residence hall(s) to create and manage an effective living‑learning environment for students; coordinates and administers aspects of a residential learning program in one residence hall; and is responsible for establishing an environment conducive to the academic success and personal growth of each student resident. This position is identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

• Assists with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Graduate Assistants, Resident Advisors and Desk Assistants.
• Develops duty schedules and maintains payroll records on a regular basis.
• Attends staff meetings and conducts individual meetings with staff on a regular basis.
• Monitors actions and activities of building staff to ensure policies and procedures are upheld.
• Maintains a high level of contact with students; visible throughout the building and maintaining office hours.
• Assists with training workshops and in‑service programs throughout the year.
• Investigates and reports incidents.
• Serves on or provides leadership for Residence Education or University Housing committees.
• Serves on University or Division‑wide committees.
• Attends professional development programs and conferences.
• Supports student success and personal development.
• Advises and recruits student leaders for building programming efforts.
• Serves as essential personnel and maintains availability outside normal business hours.
• Coordinates room change and occupancy processes in collaboration with Administrative Services.
• Coordinates opening and closing of the residence hall(s).
• Manages the building’s budget for programming and student leadership activities.
• Works a rotating on‑call duty schedule and advises staff on emergency protocol.
• Collaborates with facilities staff to ensure safety, cleanliness, and upkeep.
• Adjudicates conduct cases using the online student conduct manager software.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates undergraduate staff and graduate assistants.

• Education: Master’s Degree in higher education, counseling, student services or related field.
• Experience: One (1) or more years of related work experience in higher education student affairs.

• Supervisory experience.
• Work experience in a residence hall environment.

$39,837 – $44,000 (exempt position paid monthly).

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

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
• Support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and relevant applications.
• Work well with college students in a living‑learning environment.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Handle customer service issues and student crises.
• Stay current on safety features in buildings.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.
• Leadership, group dynamics, flexibility, and programming in a residence hall setting.
• Experience with crisis intervention and emergency response in on‑campus residence halls.

Open until filled. Application review may begin on January 6, 2026.

For more information, contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 478‑6947 or hrservice.

Georgia Southern University 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 Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478‑6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

• Position of Trust + Education.