Title: NSUFA079 Residential Director (Housing & Residence Life)

State Role Title: Admin - Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Resident Director is responsible for shaping the environment and experiences of residential students by providing holistic services and programs to promote learning beyond the classroom. The Resident Director must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative and exhibit a strong commitment to student learning, work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and possess strong oral and written skills. This position supervises a residential community of up to 600 residents; a live-in graduate assistant, up to 12 resident assistants, and works collaboratively with campus partners to provide a safe, clean, well-maintained, and inclusive community that encourages students to develop to their fullest potential. This is a 12-month, live-in position requiring day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, as needed. Participates in the 24-hour professional on-call rotation schedule for student emergencies during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and provides follow-up appropriately with any necessary interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work: Knowledge of residence life operational policies and procedures; attentiveness to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional interpersonal/human relations skills, excellent organizational/planning skills. Must be able to prioritize workloads and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, must be able to work a flexible schedule, have excellent personal computer skills. Must be able to function well under intense pressure. Must possess general knowledge or experience with Microsoft Office is required. Must be able to work as essential personnel, when needed and fulfill essential personnel duties as assigned.

Additional Considerations

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification required for entry into position: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Counseling or related field. Two years, full-time experience working in a supervisory role within a college residential student housing program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must have at least one year of experience working in a college residential environment or two years of experience in a student affairs-related area. Leadership ability is required. Working knowledge of student learning theory and development outcomes. Strong administrative and computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse institutional setting and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusiveness among others. Demonstrated ability to build teams and work collaboratively. A willingness to serve as essential personnel is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred. At least two years of supervisory experience working within a college student housing program or student life is also strongly preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Jamillah Currence

Phone: 757.823.8764

Email: jlcurrence@nsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.