Resident Director

About Georgia Southern University

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. It’s a Carnegie R2 “high research” university serving more than 29,500 students from all 50 states and 106 nations.

The Resident Director manages day‑to‑day operations of a residence hall(s), creates a living‑learning environment, coordinates residential programs, and ensures an academically supportive atmosphere. This 12‑month live‑in position includes a furnished two‑bedroom apartment and meal plan.

• Assist with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Graduate Assistants, Resident Advisors, and Desk Assistants
• Develop duty schedules and maintain payroll records
• Conduct staff meetings and individual staff meetings at appropriate intervals
• Monitor staff actions to ensure policies and procedures are upheld
• Maintain high contact with students by being visible and establishing office hours
• Assist with training workshops and in‑service programs
• Investigate and report incidents
• Serve on or provide leadership for Residence Education or University Housing committees
• Serve on University or Division‑wide committees
• Attend in‑service programs and conferences for professional growth
• Support student success and personal development
• Advise and recruit student leaders for building programming
• Maintain availability outside normal business hours as essential personnel
• Coordinate room change and occupancy processes with Administrative Services
• Coordinate opening and closing procedures of residence hall(s)
• Manage building budget for programming and student leadership activities
• Respond to on‑call duties, emergencies, and advise staff on protocol
• Work with facilities staff to maintain safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of the residence hall(s)
• Adjudicate conduct cases using online conduct manager software
• Train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate student staff and graduate assistants

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

• At least one (1) year of related work experience in higher education student affairs

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in a residence hall environment

$39,837 – $44,000 per year (exempt, paid monthly)

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

• Customer‑service‑oriented engagement
• Support diverse constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, Google, and other required applications
• Experience working with college students in a living‑learning environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to handle student crises and customer service issues
• Knowledge of safety features in buildings
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act may contact Human Resources.

Department of Human Resources: (912) 478‑6947; hrservice

Technical support: 1‑800‑251‑2644, support

Open Until Filled. Application review may begin on January 6 2026.

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