Assistant Director, Residential Education

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Assistant Director of Residential Education provides comprehensive oversight of a residential area of approximately 2,00 students, which include the direct supervision to masters-level, full-time Community Directors and indirect supervision to the Resident Assistants. The Assistant Director, in partnership with their staff, oversees the educational and community development efforts of their assigned residential area while providing leadership by setting goals and partnering with staff and community stakeholders to promote student formation and advance the mission of Residential Living. The Assistant Director for supports the Safety Net functions of Residential Education and encourages community ownership by administering the Code of Student Conduct. The Assistant Director addresses student, parent/ family, and student support concerns through proactive problem solving. Moreover, the Assistant Director will lead Residential Education-wide initiatives and committees most notably Student Staff Selection. These positions are required to live-on.
 

Work Interactions

This position is part of a large, complex department with 103 Resident Assistants, 11 Community Directors, 3 Assistant Directors, 2 Associate Directors, and 1 Director serving over 5,400 students. Each Assistant Director oversees a critical area: Student Staff Selection, Student Staff Training, and Living and Learning Communities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A completed Master's Degree is required, preferably in the area of Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or Social Work

• 3-5 years of previous full-time professional experience in the field of Residential Living

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the work of Residential Living as well as the education and character development of college students

• Demonstrated experience in the areas of leadership, supervision, professional development, administrative skills, social justice & inclusion, community development, educational engagement and emergency response

• Ability to manage stress, conflict and frustration constructively; demonstrate a positive attitude

• Identify, define and apply creative and original approaches to resolve issues and use sound judgment based on training and departmental policies and protocol

• Awareness and understanding of the Jesuit values and the ability to conceptualize them in the application of this role

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of
work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-workdesignation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.