Assistant Director for Global Residential Engagement and Learning

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

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Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

Resident Life

The Assistant Director for Global Residential Engagement and Learning provides leadership for residential student engagement, learning, and student support initiatives associated with the institution's international campus in Wexford, Ireland. The position serves as the primary University Housing lead for the residential program in Ireland and develops the systems, personnel, training, and assessment practices necessary to provide a safe, inclusive, educational, and engaging residential experience for students participating in the program.

This position requires travel to Ireland for up to 60 days in a calendar year. When stateside, this position will serve as the substitute for the individual selected to travel with each academic rotation.

• Provide leadership for University Housing's residential program at the Wexford, Ireland campus. Serve in residence in Wexford for one rotation annually to ensure consistent delivery of service
• Oversee residential operations, including assigning student spaces, coordinating building readiness, and advocating for capital repairs
• In conjunction with the University Housing Leadership Team, oversee residential operations, student support, conduct, safety, crisis response, engagement, learning, and complex management for the Wexford campus
• Serve in an interim capacity for University Housing professionals during designated rotations. Assignments could include, but are not limited to, serving as residence hall professional staff (building management, student and graduate staff supervision), coordinator roles (training, event management, conduct, etc.), or Assistant Director staff (area and professional staff supervision)
• Develop and manage the international fellowship program, including recruitment, selection, and training of University Housing professionals in preparation for rotations. Supervise, coach, and evaluate fellows throughout their rotation
• Demonstrate intercultural competence and ability to work effectively across cultural contexts
• Ability to live in international campus housing during the duration of one internal residential fellowship rotation
• Conduct ongoing assessments of program operations and effectiveness to support year-over-year improvements and continuity
• Partner with University Housing, faculty, staff, and Wexford partners to provide a student-centered experience with intentional opportunities for community building, intercultural learning, global engagement, and student development

Educational Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, business administration, or related field

Required Experience

• 4 to 6 years of professional experience in residence life/housing/student affairs
• Experience supervising professional and/or student staff
• Experience managing complex student issues
• Experience with conduct, crisis response, or student care
• Experience developing student engagement or learning initiatives

Preferred Experience

• International education or study abroad experience
• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment
• Experience with residential curriculum/student learning
• Experience developing professional development programs
• Experience with assessment and data-informed decision-making
• Experience managing crisis response
• Experience with conduct processes
• Experience working with students participating in global education programs

$68,500

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work evenings/weekends
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

November 5, 2026

Application review may begin on October 22, 2026.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

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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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment.

Proof of a valid Passport upon hire and throughout employment.

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• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required
• Evening and weekend work may be required

• Position of Trust + Education