Title: Residence Director

Hiring Range: commensurate with exp.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: https://www.vsu.edu/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia State University is seeking dynamic applicants for Residence Director to join the
Department of Residence Life and Housing. This position is responsible for the overall administration and operations of one or two residence halls consisting of 50 – 500 students.
The Residence Hall Director will provide a safe, secure, academic, and support services to
VSU students residing in campus housing; manage associated housing databases and financial reporting systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate residential communities of undergraduate and graduate students in residence halls that seek to augment and extend the
intellectual climate of the University.
Must show demonstrated working knowledge of the principles of student counseling, housing, and business management of a residence hall.
Must demonstrate knowledge of university policies related to student services and of safety and
environmental principles in a residential setting.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with students and parents.
Demonstrated ability to maintain relationships with people of diverse backgrounds who have
different needs.
Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others and to evaluate the effectiveness of services being provided and to initiate appropriate change when necessary.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of students and gain their support and cooperation
along with the ability to supervise and work effectively with professional and non-professional
personnel.
Demonstrated analytical, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Attention to
detail.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar computer programs. Working knowledge of the principles of student counseling, housing and business management of a residence hall; knowledge of university/college policies related to student services and of safety and environmental principles in a residential setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or any combination of education, experiences and training.Experience working with young adults in an educational setting.
Ability and willingness to work within a fast paced, student-centered environment.
Commitment to diversity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse persons.

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.

Virginia State University 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, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Contact Information:

Name: Cynthia D. Roney

Phone: 804-524-5859

Email: croney@vsu.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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.