Purpose:

The Resident Manager serves as a full-time, live-in Residence Hall Manager for Shannon Hall. Primary work location is Shannon Hall, which serves as a residence for SGC students, many of whom participate in intercollegiate sports.

Nature of Work:

Essential Functions

· Implements programs and provides services to support a safe and pleasant living/learning environment.

· Directs residence hall operations.

· Controls access to the housing facility.

· Registers residents and guests into/out of the residence halls, maintaining accurate records.

· Monitors student conduct, enforces residence hall rules and policies, and reports serious and persistent infractions to the Director of Student Life.

· Enhances residence hall safety.

· Arranges appropriate residence hall supervision during absences.

· Assists with providing or arranging emergency transportation.

· Conducts health and cleanliness inspections.

· Reports facilities needs.

· Selects, trains, and supervises Residents Assistants and other staff.

· Implements an effective program for ongoing training of Residents Assistants and other staff.

· Provides tours of the residence hall to prospective students and their families.

· Assists with the residential needs of summer and short-term camps.

· Plans, promotes, and facilitates social and recreational events for residents.

· Supports campus efforts to increase student retention and graduation rates.

· Promotes student health and well-being.

· Assists with ongoing efforts to measure and improve program effectiveness.

· Assists with staff coverage for other campus residence facilities.

· Contributes to the overall student activities and student life program.

· Performs other duties/tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Life.

Exceptional Functions

Live in resident. Possible 24 hour contact requirement.

Required/Desired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

· Ability organize housing data, prepare college and system reports, and maintain accurate records.

· Ability to make decisions in accordance with rules and regulations, and to apply departmental policies to everyday work problems.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other members of the faculty and staff, and the general public.

· Ability to assist with first aid and referrals for medical services.

· Ability to negotiate stairs and lift up to 25 pounds.

Required/Desired Education, Experience and Necessary Qualifications:

· High School Diploma is required; preference is given to candidates with baccalaureate degree or higher; graduate preparation in student personnel or related fields is a plus, as is the ability to contribute to other areas that advance the mission of South Georgia College.

· Collegiate or related housing experience is a plus.

Supervision:

The Resident Manager of Shannon Hall reports to the Residence Life Coordinator, who reports to the Director of Student Life. The responsibility for the Residence Life program rests with the Office of Student Affairs. The Resident Manager will supervise assigned employees including student workers.