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Manor Lake Hoschton

Director of Resident Care

Hoschton, GA · On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

Purpose To plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the resident care program in ... Review associates complaints and grievances and ensure that all are treated consistent with ...

Phoenix Senior Living

Resident Care Associate

Blue Ridge, GA · On-site

$13 - $15.50/hr

Every other weekend required The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director or the Assistant Family Experience Director. PURPOSE Resident Care ...

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What is an associate resident director?

An Associate Resident Director is a professional who assists in managing residential life within a college or university setting. They typically support the Resident Director in overseeing residence halls, ensuring the well-being and safety of students, and facilitating community-building activities. Their responsibilities may include supervising student staff, addressing student concerns, enforcing housing policies, and organizing educational or social programs. This role often serves as a stepping stone to more senior positions in student affairs or housing administration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate resident director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Resident Director, you need a background in student affairs, conflict resolution, and leadership, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in higher education or a related field. Familiarity with student conduct management systems, incident reporting software, and campus emergency protocols is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and the ability to manage crises calmly make someone stand out in this position. These skills are crucial for fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive residential environment while effectively addressing student needs and campus policies.

What are the typical challenges an associate resident director faces when supporting a diverse student community?

Associate Resident Directors often encounter the challenge of balancing administrative duties with providing personal support to a wide range of students. Navigating conflict resolution, promoting inclusivity, and responding to crises are common aspects of the role. Success requires strong communication skills, cultural competence, and the ability to collaborate closely with resident assistants, campus partners, and students from varied backgrounds. Proactively engaging with residents and fostering a supportive environment are key to overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Associate Resident Director vs Resident Director?

AspectAssociate Resident DirectorResident Director
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; some roles prefer experience in student affairs or housingBachelor's degree; higher experience in student housing or residence life often preferred
Work EnvironmentAssists in managing residence halls, student engagement, and housing operationsOversees all aspects of residence life, staff supervision, and student conduct
Employer & IndustryColleges and universities, student housing departmentsColleges and universities, student housing departments

The Associate Resident Director typically supports the Resident Director by handling daily residence hall operations and student interactions. The Resident Director holds a more senior role with broader responsibilities, including staff management and policy enforcement. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but the Resident Director usually has more experience and authority.

What cities in Georgia are hiring for Associate Resident Director jobs?

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Resident Director

Fort Valley, GA • On-site

Fort Valley State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Fort Valley State Universityexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Resident Director (Multiple Vacancies).
Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
The Resident Director is a live-in professional responsible for the operation of a residence hall housing up to 221 residents. The Resident Director is responsible for shaping the environment and experiences of residential students by providing services and programs that focus on best practices in student housing and student development theory. The position reports to the Associate Director of Housing & Residential Life.
The position will supervise student resident assistants and graduate staff.
MAJOR DUTIES
  • Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters belonging, encourages relationship-building, and supports student success within the residential community.
  • Maintain visibility and accessibility by attending community events, touring residence halls regularly, and interacting consistently with residents.
  • Provide personal, academic, social, and career-related support to students while connecting them with appropriate campus resources and services.
  • Utilize institutional data and collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to assess student needs and implement programs that support student engagement and living-learning initiatives.
  • Support special academic and student success groups within the residence hall, including honors programs and student achievement initiatives.
  • Supervise resident assistants and graduate assistants by conducting staff meetings, one-on-one sessions, professional development activities, and performance evaluations.
  • Ensure staff appropriately address, document, and follow up on student behavioral concerns while supporting strategies that promote student achievement and engagement.
  • Review incident and police reports, adjudicate student conduct cases, monitor sanctions, and provide proactive educational interventions that encourage responsible decision-making.
  • Respond effectively to emergencies and crises, provide leadership during on-call situations, assist students in distress, and implement university policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Perform administrative responsibilities including managing room assignments, check-ins and check-outs, maintenance follow-ups, emergency contact records, damage billing processes, and environmental assessments of residence halls.
  • Participate in departmental committees, staff recruitment, training, professional development activities, summer assignments, and enrollment initiatives that support university housing operations.
  • Demonstrate professionalism by serving as a positive role model, practicing ethical stewardship of university resources, promoting diversity and inclusion, maintaining collaborative professional relationships, and completing additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
  • Ability to work collaboratively with departmental and university personnel and administration
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in public relations activities, to include television and radio interviews, and press conferences, as appropriate
  • Demonstrated ability to handle high levels of stress and anxiety
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and SIAC rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with departmental and university personnel and administration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • The incumbent will be required to live in the residence hall for 12 months per year.
  • Regularly required to sit and/or stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder
  • Specific vision abilities required include close, distant color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • At least two years of experience planning events/programs, preferably in educational settings.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite platforms (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, calendar)
  • The incumbent must have the ability and willingness to assume shared responsibility for the residence hall system-wide on-call duty and respond to crises and emergencies
  • The incumbent must have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree

USG Core Values Statement
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 .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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