Norfolk State University Looking for Resident Director NSUFA501 Full Time

The Resident Director is responsible for residential education programs and initiatives, academic support, advocacy, and student housing
functions within an assigned living and learning environment for up to 600 students. This position supervises a live-in graduate assistant,
up to 12 resident assistants, and works collaboratively to provide a safe, clean, well-maintained, and inclusive community that encourages
students to develop to their fullest potential. The Resident Director fosters a residential community of learners, which promotes student
engagement, academic success, and personal development through implementation of the residential curriculum. This is a 12-month, live-in
position requiring day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, as needed. Participates in the 24-hour professional on-call rotation schedule
for student emergencies during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and provides follow-up appropriately with any necessary interventions.

Knowledge of residence life operational policies and procedures; attentiveness to detail, excellent written and verbal communication
skills, exceptional interpersonal/human relations skills, excellent organizational/planning skills. Must be able to prioritize workloads and
handle multiple tasks simultaneously, must be able to work a flexible schedule, have excellent personal computer skills. Must be able to
function well under intense pressure. Must possess general knowledge or experience with Microsoft Office is required. Must be able to work
as essential personnel and fulfill essential personnel duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must
   have at least one year of experience working in a college residential environment or two years of experience in a student affairs-related
   area.
2. Leadership ability is required.
3. Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet, email/calendar software,
   and web-based applications, is required.
4. Willingness to serve as essential personnel is required.

Additional
Considerations

1. Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, Education, Higher
   Education Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred.
2. Previous experience working within a college student housing
   program is strongly preferred.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email:
Emailed material not accepted.

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.

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

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Norfolk State University values diversity and invites applicants from all backgrounds who enrich the research, teaching and service of the university.