Resident Director

Job Details

Job Title: Resident Director
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297056

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The Resident Director (RD) is a live in professional responsible for the comprehensive management, leadership, and daily operations of an assigned residence hall. This position ensures a safe, inclusive, academically supportive, and well-maintained residential environment by supervising student staff, administering policies, coordinating educational initiatives, and responding to student needs. The RD also plays a key role in community development, crisis response, and departmental programming.

Responsibilities

Residential Community Management

• Resides in an assigned residence hall and maintains a consistent, visible presence within the community.
• Participates in and leads evening and weekend programming to enhance student engagement and belonging.
• Responds to overnight emergencies and participates in the department’s on-call rotation.

Student Development & Community Engagement

• Develops, implements, and assesses initiatives designed to create a diverse, inclusive, and academically supportive residential hall community.
• Collaborates with campus partners—including Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Business Affairs—to plan programs aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
• Serves as a resource for residents seeking support, guidance, and referrals related to academic concerns, personal issues, or mental-health needs.

Operational & Facility Management

• Oversees health and safety inspections, fire and tornado drills, and the room inventory process.
• Coordinates student check-ins and check-outs at the beginning and end of each semester.
• Manages the maintenance work order process and damage billing while partnering with Facilities to resolve issues promptly.
• Conducts daily walk-throughs of the residence hall to identify maintenance concerns, safety issues, and community challenges.
• Posts and updates signage, bulletin boards, and informational materials.

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Recruits, selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates Community Leaders (CLs) and other student staff.
• Coordinates CL scheduling, duty coverage, and workload distribution.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and maintains clear communication to foster teamwork, problem solving, and professional growth.

Crisis Management & Student Conduct

• Addresses and documents minor disciplinary issues; ensures proper reporting and follow-up in accordance with institutional policies.
• Educates residents on college policies, expectations, and consequences of infractions.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assists with room assignments, meal plan coordination, and general administrative tasks.
• Supports Housing and Residence Life marketing efforts through events, outreach, and publications.
• Participates in required professional development and mandated trainings, including Title IX, Clery Act, and departmental training programs.
• Serves as backup to the Housing and Residence Life Coordinator when necessary.
• Provides assistance with student lockouts and other resident services.

Campus Tours & Outreach

• Conducts residence hall tours for prospective students, parents, campus partners, and special groups.
• Presents the residential experience in a professional, welcoming manner that reflects departmental and institutional values.
• Assists Admissions and other units with large-scale recruitment events (e.g., Open House, Preview Days).

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Housing and Residence Life operations and institutional goals.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of an associate's degree.

Experience sufficient to understand the work of subordinate roles and to resolve issues, typically gained through three years of related experience or service.

The role requires living on campus and being available during non-traditional hours.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of Housing and Residence Life policies, processes, and best practices.

Knowledge of student conduct procedures and conflict resolution methods.

Understanding of residential building operations, maintenance timelines, and facility safety standards.

Skill in delegating responsibilities and supervising student staff.

Proficiency with computer systems, housing software, and job-related applications.

Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Skill in interpersonal communication, relationship building, and customer service.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

USG Core Values

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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.