2023-2024
DIRECTOR
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE
Dear Prospective Bulldog,
As the birthplace of public higher education in America, the University of Georgia (UGA) consistently ranks as one of the nation’s very best public universities on measures of educational quality, value, and affordability because of the opportunities provided to students both inside and outside the classroom. Located in Athens, Georgia, being part of the University of Georgia community means being an engaged member of an institution that is committed to reaching new heights in everything we do and continually working to enhance the student experience.
One of 18 departments in Student Affairs, University Housing fosters a community for more than 9,000 residents where their academic success and personal growth are encouraged and supported. We achieve our mission through staff training and curriculum-based student engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being. As a housing professional you understand the impact that living on campus has on the student experience. I believe that this on-campus experience, enhanced by a curricular approach, contribute greatly to UGA’s 95% retention rate of firstyear students.
Residence hall directors are the most critical part of this on-campus experience. Living and working in the residence halls, they are well placed to impact the student experience through one-on-one interactions, supervision and development of a resident assistant team, interpersonal relationships with residents, and building management. Our department is committed to our staff, their well-being, their professional development, and their success both in their RHD role and beyond. We are looking for colleagues who demonstrate the desire be an educator, want to actively engaged serving students right where they live, and work to create dynamic and welcoming communities for everyone.
If these opportunities interest you, I hope you will consider applying to join our team.
UGA is an academic and athletic powerhouse! Go Dawgs
Linda Kasper Executive Director for University Housing
R E S I D E N C E H A L L D I R E C T O R R E C R U I T M E N T G U I D E
UGA HOUSING LINGO UGA HOUSING LINGO
ASC - Administrative Services and Communications
Central Campus - residential area of campus including Black, Diallo, Miller, CHB, MML, and Myers Quad
CHB - Church, Hill, and Boggs
Dawg Path - the Georgia residential experience, residential curriculum model
East Campus - residential area of campus including ECV, 1516, and Reed & Payne
ECV - East Campus Village
HAO - Housing Assignments Office
High Rises - residential area of campus including Brumby, Russell, Creswell, and OHouse
HSC – Health Sciences Campus
HSC/UV - residential area of campus including University Village and Health Sciences Campus (including Brown Hall)
MML - Morris, Mell, and Lipscomb
Myers Quad - Myers Hall, Rutherford, Mary Lyndon, and Soule
O-House - Oglethorpe House
RHD - Residence Hall Director
RPS - Residential Programs and Services (aka Res Life)
UV – University Village
UV East - University Village community for first year residents
R E S I D E N C E H A L L D I R E C T O R R E C R U I T M E N T G U I D E 2023-2024
R E S I D E N C E H A L L D I R E C T O R R E C R U I T M E N T G U I D E 2023-2024 RHD $Salary50,000 FurnishedOn-CampusApartment Student&GraduateStaffSupervision HousingStaffMealPlan: 105MealSwipesand110PawPointsperSemester DrivingDistancetoAtlanta Pet&PartnerPolicies TuitionBenefits ResidentialCurriculum-TheDawgPath EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Healthcare, Dental, & Vision (Pretax) Life Insurance AD&D Long-Term &Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Employee Assistance Program Accident Plan Hospital Indemnity Plan USG Well-Being The more you do, the more you earn. USG Well-being Credit. Earn up to a $200 well-being credit by making healthy decisions. The more healthy decisions you make, the more you’ll earn. Critical Illness Plan Identity Protection Pet Insurance Purchasing Perks at Work 529 College Savings Plan Tuition Reimbursement Mandatory Retirement 403(b) and 457(b) Available USG Benefits 2022 Benefits Comparison Guide
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA • DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS • UNIVERSITY HOUSING POSITION DESCRIPTION
WORKING TITLE: Residence Hall Director
BCAT: Student Services Parapro/Pro
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of this position is to create safe, comfortable, and inclusive communities that focus on student learning. As an integral member of the team, Residence Hall Directors are full-time, exempt, live-in professionals who oversee one or more residence halls housing up to 1000 residents. Special emphasis is placed on shaping the residential experience by facilitating the residential curriculum within their communities, as well as supervising various levels of student staff, advising student groups, and overseeing desk operations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to be an active and engaged member of the department who is committed to growth and high-quality work.
SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director
RESPONSIBILITIES
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1. Implement the residential curriculum by creating developmental experiences designed to achieve the educational outcomes for the community.
2. Recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate various student staff positions which may include but is not limited to graduate residents, resident assistants, C.L.A.S.S. advocates, community services assistants and summer conference staff.
3. Develop and implement departmental training efforts for student staff including instruction of the undergraduate staff training seminar.
4. Serve as the primary advisor for community council by recruiting students, training student officers/representatives and managing funds.
5. Respond through personal contact with students, parents, faculty, administrators and other stakeholders to resolve problems, answer questions and clarify policy.
25%
1. Support, communicate, enforce and abide by all University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
2. Be knowledgeable of established protocols designed to guide responses to emergency and other unexpected events.
3. Serve as a conduct officer for students involved in housing policy violations.
4. Serve in an on-call rotation for assigned duty zone and provide support during breaks and holidays.
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1. Oversight of the residence hall front desk including, but not limited to: supervision and staffing, key control, access control, mail operations, basic security support, and dissemination of information.
2. Participate in all community opening, closing and transition-related activities.
3. Coordinate with the appropriate staff in facilities and security to ensure that maintenance, custodial and security services meet departmental standards.
4. Complete administrative duties in a timely, thorough and accurate manner in accordance with established expectations.
1. Serve on departmental and University committees, task forces and participate in other professional development activities.
2. Take ownership of department initiatives, by planning, executing and assessing various projects.
3. Perform other duties as assigned, when consistent with the purpose of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Baccalaureate degree in related field required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field OR Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of applicable experience.
2. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives.
3. Previous experience working with a curriculum model.
4. Experience supervising student staff members.
5. Experience advising student leaders.
6. Served in a crisis response structure such as an on-call/duty rotation.
7. Experience of managing a budget.
8. Demonstrated experience with student care and follow-up.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR COMPETENCIES
1. Collaborative individual working with faculty and staff from a variety of university departments.
2. Ability to multitask and find creative solutions in a supervisory and autonomous environment.
3. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
4. Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs and various databases such as StarRez, Advocate, etc.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills needed to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Sit at a desk and computer for moderate periods of time.
2. Verbally communicate via telephone and in person.
3. Organize and compare a large amount of data with attention to detail.
4. Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
5. Remember circumstances and changes.
6. Focus on and complete detail-oriented tasks.
7. Respond to crisis situations in various buildings which may require being present for long periods of time.
8. Frequently walk-through residential facilities, which includes climbing stairs.
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