Manager of Residence Life

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

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The Residence Life Manager is a 12-month, full time professional who provides developmental leadership for the graduate and undergraduate student staff in an area of campus housing approximately 1500 students and is supervised by the Associate Director for Housing and Residence Life. The campus is served by two Area Managers. This is a live on campus position.

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Train, direct, supervise, and evaluate 2-4 Residence Life staff including Graduate Assistants and indirect supervision of the RA staff reporting to the GA and service desk workers. Select, train, develop, support, mentor and evaluate Graduate Assistant (GA) staff for assigned building/area. Assist in the overall coordination of RA & Service Desk selection by recruiting potential candidates, and fully participating in interviews and discussions about candidates. Conduct weekly building/area staff meetings to disseminate information to student staff, and aid in ongoing staff training and development. Assist in the overall coordination, as well as attend, participate, and present in all Staff training and InServices including professional, graduate, and RA staff. Attend and facilitate weekly department wide staff meetings Conduct weekly or biweekly one-on-one supervisory meetings with direct reports and rotating indirect reports in direct supervision area. Provide ongoing feedback on job performance to staff and conduct formal performance evaluations each semester.

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Oversee, support, and evaluate GAs and RAs in planning and implementation of events and activities based on the departmental programming model ' Residential Curriculum Model. Maintain an awareness of events and activities taking place in the area of assignment as well as on campus, including attending events when practical. Establish personal and professional relationships with residents in area of assignment. Actively promote an environment in which individual students' rights and the Community Living Guide are continually upheld. Develop and implement new ideas and concepts to improve the quality of life within the residence halls. Co-Advise the Residence Hall Association which includes training officers, group development, goal setting, and active support for hall activities. Support the ongoing Living Learning Communities within the assigned building(s) through building and maintaining connections with campus partners and engaging programmatic components.

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Administrative Duties, On-Call, & Emergency Response Understand and disseminate emergency procedures and guidelines to staff, residents, and outside cooperating agencies. Participates in the rotating 'on-duty' system with other departmental professional staff, responding to emergencies on evenings and weekends, and during periods when the university is closed. Respond to and support staff members through emergencies, urgent matters, and policy violations on campus including evenings, weekends, holiday breaks. Use departmental protocol to respond to crisis or emergency situations which includes providing guidance to staff including paraprofessional staff and students. Collaborate with local and college authorities in responding to emergencies. Communicate with students/staff and maintain working office hours daily during normal business hours (8:00 AM 5:00 PM, MF). The Residence Life Manager position requires a nontraditional work schedule, by providing duty coverage for the assigned area, which does include weekends and holidays. Provides oversight to the follow-up and referral process for all students facing crises. Ability to express proficiency with active listening, monitoring, social perceptiveness, speaking and coordination skills. (Highly developed skills within this subject matter can increase the department's ability to be proactive and practice proper preventative measures in numerous risk prone situations that could adversely affect Cultivate successful professional relationships with students, parents of students, Graduate Assistant Resident Directors, Associate Director, Director of HRL, support staff, LLC campus partners, and other campus departments. Serve on committees as directed, assigned, or voluntarily as a department representative. Meet weekly with the Graduate Assistant Resident Director to discuss issues, concerns, and progress toward personal, staff, or community goals or issues of concern.

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Assist HRL in opening and closing of the residence halls at the beginning and end of the academic year, and during periods of academic recess. Work cooperatively with Facilities & Grounds in matters related to hall maintenance, custodial, room assignments, roommate conflicts, verification of occupancy and hall/room damage issues. Assist in the operation of area desks by providing daily supervision and task management. Process approved room changes within assigned area, participate in department-wide room change time periods, and maintain awareness of roster changes. Receive and process reports of damages, needed repairs, and items of a similar nature, and follow up regarding completion of repairs. Maintain professional relationships and communication with facilities and custodial staff. Monitor and inventory storage areas, lounge and public areas in the area of assignment. Attends all department, division meetings, retreats, and professional development workshops, and participates in other committee opportunities; assists with Department and Student Affairs initiatives assigned by the Department.

Required Education
Master's Degree

Required Experience
Master's degree in College Student Personnel or related field and 2 years of full-time, post-masters work experience in Housing/Residence Life.

Preferred Education
Master's Degree

Preferred Experience
Master's degree in College Student Personnel or related field and 2 years of full-time, postmasters work experience in Housing/Residence Life. Knowledge of student development theory; organization of human relation skills; knowledge in laws governing housing accommodations including, but not limited to, FERPA, ADA, Title IX, etc.; proficient in the use of data management applications, excellent written and oral expression abilities; strong deductive and inductive reasoning abilities; demonstrated technical literacy including database management skills, ability to diplomatically handle difficult or urgent matters in a confident and proficient manner; ability to foster and promote an integrated team approach; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment.

$50,540.00 Annually. Paid on a Monthly Basis.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
To best aid the department in achieving these goals, the Residence Life Manager Manager must employ a student centered approach, the ability to identify and address student needs, facilities operations knowledge, a desire to collaborate, strategic problem solving ability, sound judgment, administrative management skills, and a timely response to problems that arise. Residence Life Managers play a key role in RA staff selection, training, development, and evaluation. The Residence Life Manager is responsible for an area of assignment with 1500 residents and directs social and educational programming initiatives, facilitates student mentorship and leadership development, adjudicates student conduct cases, and completes other duties as assigned by supervisory staff members, or that arise as part of meeting the needs of the students, community, or University.

Physical Requirements Lifting - up to 15lbs Office Environment - Work normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

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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, reference checks; 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.

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50)

The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.