Title: NSUFA078 Area Manager (Housing & Residence Life)

State Role Title: Admin - Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: $52,000 - $56,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This combined Area Manager and Resident Director role is responsible for shaping the environment and experiences of residential students across NSU’s on- and off-campus properties, with a specific focus on non-NSU owned properties (Metro Campus), including Delta Hotel, DoubleTree Hotel, and Proximity at ODU. These properties collectively house nearly 600 students and require dedicated leadership to ensure operational efficiency, student safety, compliance, and engagement. In this capacity, the position supervises the RD for Proximity, the RD for Park Place, and associated hotel staff, providing leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality residential experiences, coordination with property management, and alignment with University policies. The role includes managing off-campus housing operations, assisting with securing additional housing, and serving as the primary liaison to property management to maintain compliance, accountability, and operational standards.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
• Knowledge of residence life policies, operational procedures, and student development theory
• Leadership and supervisory skills for multiple sites and teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and work under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general technology applications
• Willingness to serve as essential personnel for on-call duties

Additional Considerations

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification required for entry into position:
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional housing and residential life experience
• Experience supervising multiple staff members and managing residential communities
• Strong operational, administrative, and leadership experience

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.