"Assistant Director of Residential Learning"

Job Description

Job ID: 295805
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

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.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which 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.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Resident Life

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Residential Learning oversees Residential Learning Communities and academic initiatives, collaborating with campus partners to enhance student success and quality. This role involves leading departmental efforts in curriculum development, assessment, and other learning initiatives, while working closely with the Residence Education Leadership Team. This position supervises graduate assistants and reports to the Associate Director of Residence Education, supporting the University's academic mission and student academic success on residential campuses.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to provide seamless living learning environments that enhance the achievement of classroom learning objectives for students by partnering with students, academic staff, faculty, stakeholders and hall staff. This includes support for the creation and implementation of opportunities for residents and faculty members to interact outside of the traditional classroom setting
• Establish Advisory Boards for each Residential Learning Community. Serve as an advisor to the board members to ensure the board completes the following: (1) plans and implements an orientation program for RLC participants, (2) execute two advisory board meetings per month, (3) ensure each community plans and implements strategies to achieve RLC goal
• Serve in assigned on-campus Residence Education Leadership Team crisis management rotation, being responsible for welfare of 6,400 students, during assigned duty weeks
• Oversees the marketing and recruitment efforts for Residential Learning Community participants
• Develop and implement an annual assessment plan for Residential Learning Community participants and ensures the program standards and results compare favorably to national standards and best practices
• Develop materials for RLC 1000, a connected course for specific Residential Learning Communities
• Develop and implement a plan to support the academic success of residential students
• Collaborate with various campus partners including, but not limited to, University Libraries, Academic Success Center, Student Success, Trio, Student Support Services, and others to provide academic support opportunities for residential students
• Ensure curricular student success and learning goals are communicated to campus partners involved in Residential Learning Communities and Academic Initiatives
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate graduate assistant(s) in collaboration with the Graduate Assistant Recruitment Process and provide on-going guidance, support, and feedback to supervisees
• Work collaboratively with peer Assistant Directors of Residence Education to provide evaluative information for Resident Directors
• Manage assigned budgets within established guidelines
• Collaborate with Director, Associate Directors, Assistant Directors for Residence Education, and other staff on projects and initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Student Services, Counseling or a related field

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of post-masters, progressive experience in a supervisory position in a residence hall environment
• A strong desire to work directly with college students

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) or more years of post-masters, progressive experience in a supervisory position in a residence hall environment

Proposed Salary

$55,126 - $70,307

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Experience working with or managing a Residential Learning Community

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills
• Demonstrated skills in the following areas: leadership, supervision, crisis intervention, group dynamics, flexibility, professionalism, co-curricular competencies, student development, academic success & support initiatives, and programming in a residence hall setting

Apply Before Date

April 15, 2026

Application review may begin as early as March 11, 2026.