Resident Director

Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Business Title
Resident Director
Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is being posted internally and to the public simultaneously in order to expedite the posting process.
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: Current resume, Cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information, including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
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Department Summary
The Resident Director is a twelve-month live-in administrative contract position within the Department of Housing & Residence Life and reports directly to an Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life. The Resident Director directly supervises and coordinates the development of a residential community comprised of 200-600 residents. Resident Directors will either supervise a Graduate Resident Director and indirectly oversee their assigned building of 100-600 residents or oversee a collateral assignment rather than supervise a Graduate Resident Director. Resident Directors will be assigned summer assignments for approximately two months each calendar year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISION :

• Train, supervise, and evaluate a Graduate Resident Director (contingent on building/complex assignment) T
• Train, supervise, and evaluate the Assistant Resident Director and Resident Assistants
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of professional, graduate and student staff
• Hold regular supervision meetings with all supervisees and weekly staff meetings for in-hall student staff
• Participate in weekly department meetings, including but not limited to Residence Life meetings and Green meetings
• Oversee a collateral assignment (contingent on building/complex assignment)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ EDUCATIONAL/ACADEMIC INITIATIVES :

• Facilitate staff member's use of roommate and community agreements to identify student expectations and methods of holding each other accountable
• Co-advise hall/complex councils and their programming efforts
• Conduct wellness checks of students in collaboration with the Dean of Students office to ensure the well-being of the students
• Identify and address the developmental needs of students through educational interactions, crisis response protocol, and mediations
• Demonstrate commitment to the development of students and advise them in the broad areas of academic, career, and personal concerns or refer them to the appropriate office
• Consistently enforce University and residence hall regulations through conversations with students, educational sanctioning, and effective communication with the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility
• Serve as a hearing officer for cases involving violations of residence hall and University policies

LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :

• Support the Division of Student Affairs mission and promote its initiatives and goals
• Participate in a departmental team, steering committees, or project groups
• Participate in departmental and divisional training on an annual basis
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development series and any mandatory professional development events sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs

ADMINISTRATION/ORGANIZATION :

• Coordinate and oversee the administrative responsibilities of the building/complex including housing room changes, damage billing, community incident reports, conduct paperwork, etc.
• Facilitate Move In and Checkout processes for fall and spring semesters
• Oversee and audit building/complex keys
• Manage the building/complex and hall/complex council budget
• Hold weekly office hours for student and student staff walk-ins
• Communicate facility and maintenance issues and share student needs and recommendations
• Respond to crises, incidents, and facility needs that may arise in residential community during work hours and after work hours.
• Provide on-call crisis response and staff support for a green area serving approximately 2,500-3,000 students through the duty rotation
• Coordinate Environmental Health & Safety Inspections with student staff
• Be timely and accurate with all database updates, paperwork, and other reporting methods

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT :

• Resident Directors take on a summer departmental collateral that will support several functions of HRL summer priorities
• Staff members are expected to provide leadership for their assignments in the summer.
• Provide on-call crisis response and staff support for summer school, Bobcat Student Orientation guests and Summer Conference guests.

Position Profile
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Responsible for the direction of residence hall operations for students. May administer off-campus housing programs.
Level Summary
Performs professional-level work that involves basic, operational problem-solving. Independently resolves day-to-day issues and executes clearly defined tasks. Provides data analysis and informational insights to support decision-making.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise student employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.
Problem Solving
Solves routine problems with defined processes and guidance.
Independence of Action
Works under close supervision.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor.
Physical Requirements
This is a live-in position within a university residence hall. The Resident Director must reside in an assigned on-campus apartment and maintain regular visibility within the residential community. Work occurs in both the office and residential settings and involves frequent interaction with students. The role requires mobility throughout residence halls, extended computer use, and the ability to respond to emergies. Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and less than 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Department
Residence Life West Green
Pay Rate
Commensurate with education and years of experience.

• Paid Holidays, sick time, personal time, tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents
• Health, prescription, vision,dental and life insurance
• An excellent retirement plan including company contributions
• Paid parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more
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Pay Grade
CA&P|15|
Pay Range
$43,888-$62,459
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family
Student Affairs
Job Sub Family
Student Housing
Job Level
IC1
Job Open Date
08/19/2026
Posting End Date
09/09/2026
Planning Unit
Vice President for Student Affairs
Work Schedule
40 hrs a week. Typically, Monday-Friday 8-5: however, some evenings/weekend work may be required in support of department/division/university priorities.
Months
12 month
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jennifer Maskiell,
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