Residence Director

Job Title : Residence Director

Location : Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 288869

About Us

Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.

As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.

In addition to our commitment to student success, we also value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support the needs of our faculty and staff. From competitive compensation to health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities to work-life balance initiatives, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued.

Located in the thriving community of Gwinnett County, GGC offers a rich cultural and social landscape that enhances the overall college experience. Our backdrop is a beautiful, modern 260-acre campus located just 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Our students and employees benefit from the close proximity to various local amenities, including shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. This vibrant community serves as an extension of our campus, providing a stimulating environment for personal and professional growth.

Join GGC and become part of a dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives and celebrating the achievements of our students. Together, let's make a positive impact and empower the next generation of leaders.

Job Summary

The Residence Hall Director at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is a full-time, live-in professional staff member responsible for the daily operations of a 220-600 bed residence hall. The Residence Director directly supervises resident assistants, facilitates educational initiatives and hall programming, advises hall council, provides administrative oversight for their residence hall, and supports the general functions of the department. The Residence Director is responsible for developing a community that embodies the pillars of Georgia Gwinnett College : Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Creativity. The RD plays an integral role in developing and implementing our residential learning model and curriculum, supporting living-learning communities, and building collaborative partnerships on campus. On-call responsibilities are shared for 1,000 residents.

This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is responsible for reporting crimes and other incidents to the Clery Act Compliance Officer for inclusion in the Annual Campus Security Report in accordance with the Federal Clery Act and GGC policy.

Responsibilities

• Administrative : Supervises, plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of a residence hall community; communicates, interprets, supports, and enforces departmental and institutional policies to students, staff, and greater community
• Directs hall-level student conduct efforts and adjudicates residential student conduct cases; addresses behavior of students and determines fair and appropriate sanctions; makes referral and works closely with the Office of Student Integrity
• Responds appropriately to crisis incidents and coordinates support efforts and resolution measures in partnership with Counseling & Psychological Services, Emergency Management, GGC Police, Facilities, and GGC Administration; participates in the Professional Staff On-Call Duty Rotation
• Facilitates residence hall operations and supports departmental procedures including but not limited to : opening and closing of halls, occupancy reports, facility and safety inspections, hall inventory, staff employment, office support, orientation, housing tours, managing summer housing and other departmental processes as needed
• Staff Supervision : Assists with the recruitment, selection, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of Resident Assistants (RAs); guides RAs in the implementation of the department's residential living model and curriculum, and resident outreach at the hall level; monitors and / or administers student employment scheduling and payroll procedures
• Community Development : Establishes a positive residential learning environment conducive to academic success; facilitate student leadership opportunities in the halls; actively advise residential hall governance and other student leadership groups
• Maintains full-time office hours and visibility within the hall and maintains accessibility to staff and residents beyond traditional office hours, as appropriate; serves as the primary in-hall administrator responsible for supporting and managing room / suitemate conflicts and mediations, including appropriate student follow-up
• Participates in assessment practices as needed for the area of responsibility and department; establishes and maintains effective relationships with other campus departments / offices
• Serves on campus committees and other institutional workgroups; performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Proposed Salary

33,280 - 37,900

Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.

Background Check

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.