"Associate Director of Residence Education - Statesboro"

Job Summary

The Associate Director is responsible for the oversight of a residential environment conducive to the academic success and personal development of residential students. The Associate Director will oversee the administrative responsibilities of the Residence Education department, ensuring an efficient and organized operation. This includes but is not limited to day-to-day operations for the residential communities, assessment efforts, financial management, and more.

This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Cleary 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

• Staff Supervision/Development: Directly responsible for three Assistant Directors and an Administrative Assistant. Additionally, the Associate Director indirectly supervises ten professional Resident Directors, nine graduate students, and 140 student staff
• Residence Education Administration: Responsible for implementing effective management practices in handling the day-to-day operations of Residence Education
• Student Learning & Curriculum Development: Responsible for establishing a learning focused environment conducive to the academic success and personal growth of residents
• Department, Division, University and Professional Engagement: Serves as the chair of departmental committees and will represent the department at divisional and university wide events and initiatives
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management: Serve as a member of the third tier on call crisis response team, responding to and managing various crisis situations, including follow up with students and staff

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

• Seven (7) or more years of related work experience
• Supervision of full-time professional staff

Proposed Salary

$68,369 - $88,934

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
• A strong desire to work directly with mid-level and new professionals, graduate students, student staff, and college students

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 skills in the following areas: leadership, supervision, crisis intervention, group dynamics, flexibility, professionalism, and programming in a residence hall setting

Apply Before Date

April 20, 2026

Application review may begin as early as March 16, 2026.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Resident Life

Job ID

295961

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular