Housing Area Officer-Housing & Residence Life

Job Title: Housing Area Officer-Housing & Residence LifeLocation: Valdosta State UniversityRegular/Temporary: RegularFull/Part Time: Full-TimeJob ID: 297561About UsAs a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.Blazer CreedValdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.Job SummaryProvides leadership for residential communities by supervising staff, managing operations, fostering student success, and overseeing housing initiatives.Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.ResponsibilitiesTypical Allocation of Duties:Supervision, Leadership, and Community Development - 35%Supervise graduate assistants and student staff, develop student leadership programs, and support community-building initiatives.Housing Operations and Budget Management - 20% Oversee area budgets, payroll, occupancy management, maintenance requests, and financial accountability.Student Engagement and Success - 15%Provide student support, track at-risk alerts, maintain daily student contact, and collaborate with campus partners.Student Conduct and Crisis Management - 15% Serve as a hearing officer, manage student conflicts, enforce policies, and participate in the HRL on-call duty rotation.Staff Recruitment, Training, and Development - 10%Recruit, train, and supervise graduate and student staff while coordinating professional development programs.Special Projects and Summer Programs - 5%Manage summer camps or Heart program, assist with orientation events, and oversee special housing initiatives.Supervisor ExpectationsStudent Staff Leadership, Supervision, and DevelopmentProvide comprehensive leadership for graduate and undergraduate staff, including recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation. Foster a collaborative team environment while setting clear expectations, delivering ongoing training, and developing student staff as emerging leaders within a structured residential curriculum.Residential Community Engagement, Learning, and Student SupportCultivate a vibrant residential experience that extends student learning beyond the classroom and supports intellectual, social, and personal development. Facilitate community standards through proactive engagement, education, and when necessary, intervention and conduct processes. Respond to at-risk alerts, provide appropriate referrals, and support students in navigating academic, social, and personal challenges.Residential Operations, Stewardship, and ResponsivenessManage the day-to-day residential experience within assigned communities, ensuring spaces are actively utilized, well-maintained, and conducive to student success. Oversee an assigned programming budget and support accurate administrative processes. Monitor facility conditions, cleanliness, and safety compliance, ensuring timely reporting, follow-up, and escalation of concerns to appropriate partners. Provide input on occupancy trends and community needs. Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to student and facility-related concerns during evenings and weekends.Collaboration, Programs, and Institutional EngagementBuild strong partnerships across campus to support the residential experience and institutional goals, including collaboration with faculty, campus services, and families when appropriate. Serve as an active contributor to the broader student experience through required participation in all major institutional programs, including Orientation, Open Houses, and VSU Experiences. Support student leadership structures, departmental initiatives, and ongoing professional development.Position Requirements & Work ConditionsThis is a live-in position requiring the Housing Area Officer to reside within an assigned residential community and maintain a visible and accessible presence for residents and staff.A furnished on-campus apartment, utilities, and meal plan are providedParticipation in a professional on-call rotation is requiredPosition requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability to support student needs and respond to emergenciesOccasional travel and participation in training and professional development activities are expectedRequired QualificationsRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree and three (3) years of related work experience.Proposed Salary$44,802USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions Of Employment Applicants Are Required To Provideprofessional references with current contact informationdocumentation of academic credentialsemployment historyPlease note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,view social media outlets, andremove job postings without additional notification.Employment Is Contingent Uponsuccessful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background checkreference checksEmployment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:Requiredsatisfactory credit checksuccessful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)pre-employment drug testingconfirmation of credentials After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:New employee orientationVSU's Annual Compliance Training:USG Ethics PolicyConflict of Interest/Outside Activities PolicyDrug Free WorkplaceSexual Misconduct and Title IXFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)Motor Vehicle PolicyWorkers Compensation (new hires)Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive DrivingEqual Employment Opportunity Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.AccommodationsIf you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu.Clery DisclosureThe Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at:https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/documents/2025-asfr-final-draft-aa.docx.pdf. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing openrecords@valdosta.edu.