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Director of Residence Life

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Commensurate with Experience
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Mar 07, 2025
Posting Details
Position Information


Position Number 014265
Functional Title Director of Residence Life
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Housing and Residence Life provides safe, inclusive, and secure residential communities where a diverse and innovative team of professionals encourage students to pursue academic excellence, personal growth, civic leadership, and responsibility. Efficient and effective programs and services are provided by competently trained and reliable departmental teams in affordable, clean, comfortable, and sound facilities equipped with current technologies. Our diverse residence hall environments promote learning and personal growth through programs that enable students to acknowledge and appreciate diversity through open dialogue, establish a personal sense of interdependence, and prepare them for responsible service as members of the global community.
Position Summary
Position provides supervision and leadership for 21 full-time employees, 8 graduate students and 150+ student employees who support the programs and manage crisis in the residence halls and office functions. Position provides strategic direction and leadership to Residence Life in promoting student learning. Development and assessment of learning outcomes is expected. Teaching and course development is also an essential part of position. The position is expected to contribute to the body of professional knowledge in housing and residence life through publications, research and national/regional presentations.
Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Development or closely related field is required.
  • Six to ten years of proven experience in the management of a residence life program in progressively responsible positions is necessary.
  • The position does require some evenings and weekends and crisis response.
  • Strong communication skills, team approach, and experience with change management is highly desired.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
  • A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in management of a residence life program is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department Housing and Residence Life - 44502
Job Open Date 03/07/2025
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
Applied = 0

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