Assistant Director for Global Residential Engagement and Learning

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgia Southern University is seeking an Assistant Director for Global Residential Engagement and Learning to lead international campus housing initiatives in Wexford, Ireland. The role requires travel up to 60 days annually and serves as the primary housing lead for the program.

The position manages operations, student support, safety, and learning experiences, coordinating with university partners and staff to deliver an inclusive, engaging residence for students abroad.

Formación

• 4–6 years of professional experience in residence life/housing/student affairs.
• Experience supervising professional and/or student staff.
• Experience managing complex student issues, including conduct or crisis response.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership for University Housing's residential program at the Wexford, Ireland campus; serve in residence during rotation.
• Oversee residential operations: assigning student spaces, building readiness, capital repairs advocacy.
• Collaborate with leadership to oversee student support, conduct, safety, and learning initiatives for the Wexford campus.
• Serve in interim capacity for housing professionals during rotations; supervise staff and training.
• Develop and manage the international fellowship program; recruit, select, train, and evaluate fellows.
• Demonstrate intercultural competence and ability to work across contexts; live in international campus housing during rotation.
• Assess program operations for year-over-year improvements and continuity.
• Partner with housing, faculty, staff, and partners to provide a student-centered, globally engaged experience.

Conocimientos

Residencelife

Student affairs

Crisis response

Student conduct

Engagement initiatives

Educación

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, business administration, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Director for Global Residential Engagement and Learning

Job ID: 304972

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Resident Life

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Global Residential Engagement andLearning provides leadership for residential student engagement,learning, and student support initiatives associated with the institution's international campus in Wexford, Ireland. Theposition serves as the primary University Housing lead for the residential program in Ireland and develops the systems, personnel,training, and assessment practices necessary to provide a safe,inclusive, educational, and engaging residential experience forstudents participating in the program.

This position requires travel to Ireland for up to 60 days in acalendar year. When stateside, this position will serve as the substitute for the individual selected to travel with each academicrotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for University Housing's residential programat the Wexford, Ireland campus. Serve in residence in Wexford forone rotation annually to ensure consistent delivery of service
• Oversee residential operations, including assigning studentspaces, coordinating building readiness, and advocating for capitalrepairs
• In conjunction with the University Housing Leadership Team,oversee residential operations, student support, conduct, safety,crisis response, engagement, learning, and complex management forthe Wexford campus
• Serve in an interim capacity for University Housingprofessionals during designated rotations. Assignments couldinclude, but are not limited to, serving as residence hallprofessional staff (building management, student and graduate staffsupervision), coordinator roles (training, event management,conduct, etc.), or Assistant Director staff (area and professionalstaff supervision)
• Develop and manage the international fellowship program,including recruitment, selection, and training of UniversityHousing professionals in preparation for rotations. Supervise,coach, and evaluate fellows throughout their rotation
• Demonstrate intercultural competence and ability to workeffectively across cultural contexts
• Ability to live in international campus housing during theduration of one internal residential fellowship rotation
• Conduct ongoing assessments of program operations andeffectiveness to support year-over-year improvements andcontinuity
• Partner with University Housing, faculty, staff, and Wexfordpartners to provide a student-centered experience with intentionalopportunities for community building, intercultural learning,global engagement, and student development

Educational Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs,counseling, education, business administration, or relatedfield

Required Experience

• 4 to 6 years of professional experience in residencelife/housing/student affairs
• Experience supervising professional and/or student staff
• Experience managing complex student issues
• Experience with conduct, crisis response, or student care
• Experience developing student engagement or learninginitiatives

Preferred Experience

• International education or study abroad experience
• Experience working in an international or multiculturalenvironment
• Experience with residential curriculum/student learning
• Experience developing professional development programs
• Experience with assessment and data-informeddecision-making
• Experience managing crisis response
• Experience with conduct processes
• Experience working with students participating in globaleducation programs

Proposed Salary

$68,500

This is an exempt position paid on a monthlybasis.

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 theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work evenings/weekends
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills

Apply Before Date

November 5, 2026

Application review may begin on October 22,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan 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 inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration ofemployment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or withoutreasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment.

Proof of a valid Passport upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required
• Evening and weekend work may be required

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education