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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Director of Residential Life.
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 Director of Residential Life is a live-on professional who is responsible for the operation of all residence halls under the supervision of four to five resident directors and the Associate Director for Housing Business Operations. The individual in this position guides the development and supervision of the departmental programming objectives and is charged with shaping the environment and experiences of students by providing services and programs focused on the best practices in student housing, as well as student development theory. This position also coordinates the Resident Assistant program, which includes but is not limited to the job posting and interview process, and works with the Resident Directors in determining the best candidate for the position. The individual also provides guidance and supervision to the Residence Hall Association. The position reports to the Dean of Students and Executive Director of Residential Life.
Listed below are both specific job duties of the position as well as minimum professional standards of all Housing & Residential Life employees. These responsibilities encompass student and community development initiatives, both proactive and reactive, that directly influence the success of our residential students. They also detail administrative responsibilities that are foundational to this success. Finally, they delineate behaviors that connote professionalism and a commitment to the values of Fort Valley State University, the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, and the Office of Housing & Residential Life.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision
Student Conduct and Crisis Management
Professional Development and Administration
Community Development
Overarching Staff Expectations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in education, college student personnel, counseling or human development, or a related field is preferred. Successful candidates must be able to work with the populations we serve and to supervise staff. The Resident Director must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, display a strong commitment to student learning, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with stakeholders inside and outside of the university. Individuals in this position must have the ability and willingness to assume shared responsibility for residence hall system-wide on-call duty and respond to crisis and emergency situations. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-baccalaureate experience in residence life, counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments is desired. Strong administrative and counseling skills are utilized in this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 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.
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$119k-169k (estimate)
05/26/2024
05/24/2029
www2.fvsu.edu
FORT VALLEY, GA
500 - 1,000
1895
Private
DR LARRY E RIVERS
<$5M
Colleges & Universities
Fort Valley State University isan institution that offers degrees in agriculture, family science and technology.
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