Director of Housing and Residence Life

Gordon State College; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Vacation Leave

Retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gordon State College is seeking a Director of Housing and Residence Life. This role involves directing and administering housing programs, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in crisis management and supervising staff while fostering student engagement.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education or a related field, with a Master’s preferred. This full-time position is based in Barnesville, Georgia, offering a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in housing and residential life.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively.
• Experience in crisis management and student conduct processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs the administration of Housing and Residence Life programs.
• Develops and evaluates residential programming models.
• Oversees crisis response and student conduct processes.

Skills

Crisis Management

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Housing software (e.g., StarRez, Maxient)

Job description

Job Title: Director of Housing and Residence Life

Location: Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 299579

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

This position directs, plans, and administers the college's Housing and Residence Life programs and services. The Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all residential operations, student engagement initiatives, safety and compliance efforts, and long‑range housing planning. The position exercises broad decision‑making authority, establishes departmental policies and procedures, supervises professional and support staff, and ensures alignment with institutional goals and University System and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Leadership, Administration, & Strategic Planning (35%)

• Directs the day to day administration and long term strategic planning of the Office of Housing and Residence Life, including residential operations, student engagement, safety, and facilities coordination.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive residential programming and educational model that engages students through active and passive initiatives, including themed housing and learning communities.
• Represents Housing and Residence Life on institutional committees, task forces, search committees, planning groups, and governance bodies.
• Prepares and presents reports, assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership regarding housing operations, student outcomes, risk management, and departmental effectiveness.
• Develops and administers the Housing and Residence Life budgets; monitors expenditures, ensures compliance with fiscal controls, and provides budget projections and justifications.
• Performs related duties as assigned in support of institutional priorities.

Residential Operations and Facilities Management (25%)

• Provides leadership for the opening, closing, and transitional operations of residential facilities, ensuring effective coordination with campus partners and external vendors.
• Oversees room registration, housing selection, assignments, contracts, and occupancy management, including administration of housing software systems.
• Coordinates with facilities, campus safety, and auxiliary services to ensure maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality of residential facilities.

Student Support, Crisis Management, and Conduct Administration (25%)

• Serves as the primary administrator responsible for student crisis response related to residential life, including participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation during business hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Serves as a member of the CARE Team, providing leadership in the management of student welfare concerns and coordinated campus crisis response.
• Adjudicates housing-related student conduct cases in coordination with the Dean of Students and other campus partners.
• Reviews and renders decisions on petitions and appeals related to housing agreements and residency requirements.

Policy Development & Compliance (15%)

• Develops, implements, evaluates, and enforces departmental policies, procedures, and protocols that support a safe, inclusive, and academically supportive residential environment.
• Ensures education, training, and ongoing professional development of staff in crisis response, behavioral intervention, Title IX, Clery Act, mental health, and substance-related incidents.
• Serves as a member of the Clery Committee, ensuring departmental compliance with federal reporting, documentation, and training requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or similar discipline from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in housing and residential life, including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, including hiring, training, and performance management of professional and support staff.
• Experience in crisis management and student conduct processes. Experience in managing budgets with strong financial and operational acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or similar discipline from an accredited institution.
• University System of Georgia (USG) experience.
• Knowledge and experience with housing software, such as StarRez, Maxient, Banner or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with emergency response protocols and crisis management in a residential setting.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of residence life and housing administration principles at the departmental and institutional level.
• Knowledge of student conduct administration, behavioral intervention, and due process requirements.
• Knowledge of residential facilities operations, capital planning, and maintenance coordination.
• Knowledge of emergency management, crisis response, and risk mitigation practices.
• Knowledge of personnel management, supervision, and professional staff development.
• Skill in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Skill in interpreting and applying federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Skill in decision making, problem solving, and independent judgment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations, leadership, collaboration, and public communication.
• Skill in oral and written communication, including report preparation and presentations.

USG Core Values

Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect are 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 online 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 email the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at [e-mail]. 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

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.

Clery Disclosure

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.