Job Title: Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 249943
About Us Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.

With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!

The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a student's on campus experience. Reports to the Director of Housing and Residence Life. This position is responsible for decision-making authority in the absence of the Director. Responsible for personnel activities that relate to the student development of staff. Must maintain strong relationships with the Dean of Students Office, University Police, Counseling Center and Health Center staff and other university support services. Prepare management's discussion, analysis and recommendations for HRL. Plays a vital role in developing and interpreting policies, problem solving, crisis and emergency management, goal setting, and future planning. Manages budgets totaling $1.5 million (~$1.0 million in personnel dollars) and must possess an understanding of departmental and university budgeting processes and procedures. Responsible for 4 professionals and ~3000 bed RA and Graduate Staffing model. Functions supervised included: policy development and administration, public relations, room assignment changes, budget supervision, personnel, administrative judicial hearings, and summer residence programs. The position relies heavily on administrative skills to manage crisis intervention, duty rotation, committee tasks, human resource processes, and staff training.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master’s degree in College Student Development or related field

Required Experience

Three years of professional experience in a Housing or Residence Life setting.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to work effectively and independently in a culturally diverse, fast paced, environment and possess enthusiasm for higher education and have an overall commitment to excellence in customer service.

Developed leadership and supervisory skills. Knowledge with managing discipline systems and crisis response,

Previous experience with assessment, benchmarking and learning outcomes

A strong desire for leadership effectiveness, a motivating attitude and experience in a collaborative work environment.

Must have driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of professional experience in a Housing or Residence Life setting.

Proposed Salary

$59,216 - $69,680.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Required to report to campus after hours for supervision and coordination during a crisis. This may include living within a reasonable commuting distance.

Knowledge with managing discipline systems, crisis response, computer technology and budget coordination management. Previous experience with assessment, benchmarking and learning outcomes. A strong desire for leadership effectiveness, a motivating attitude and experience in a collaborative work environment

Developed leadership and supervisory skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work effectively and independently in a culturally diverse, fast paced, environment and possess enthusiasm for higher education and have an overall commitment to excellence in customer service.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history 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 and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.