Resident Director

Resident Director

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.

The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

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. The Resident Director is a 12‑month, live‑in position. The compensation package includes a two‑bedroom furnished apartment and meal plan.

A detailed job description can be found at:  This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA's are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus, and in certain non‑campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the university.

• Assists with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Graduate Assistants, Resident Advisors and Desk Assistants
• Develops duty schedules and maintain payroll records on a regular basis
• Attends and conducts staff meetings and intentional meeting with individual staff members on appropriate, regular intervals.
• Directly monitors actions and activities of building staff to ensure established policies and procedures are being upheld
• Maintains a high level of contact with students by being visible throughout buildings in complex on a regular basis and establishing regular office hours in assigned residence hall
• Assists with training workshops and in‑service programs throughout the year
• Investigates and reports incidents
• Serves on or provides leadership for one or more Residence Education or University Housing committees (i.e., staff selection, staff training, recognition committee)
• Serves on University or Division‑wide committees
• Presents or attends appropriate in‑service programs and conferences for continued professional and personal growth
• Supports student success and personal development
• Advises and recruits student leaders to participate in the building leadership and programming efforts
• Serves as essential personnel and maintain availability outside of normal business hours
• Monitors and coordinates room change and occupancy processes in residence hall(s) in collaboration with Administrative Services
• Coordinates process for opening and closing of the residence hall(s) in collaboration with Administrative Services
• Manages the building's budget for programming and student leadership activities as outlined by the Residential Curriculum model
• Works on a rotating on‑call duty schedule, responds to situations when needed, and advises staff on emergency protocol.
• Works cooperatively with facilities staff to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of the residence hall(s)
• Adjudicates conduct cases involving potential violations of University and Housing policies, utilizing online student conduct manager software
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates undergraduate student staff and graduate assistants

• Master's Degree in higher education, counseling, student services or related field

• One (1) or more years of related work experience in higher education student affairs

• Supervisory experience
• Work experience in a residence hall environment