Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 61 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Located on the historic Eastern Shore, SU's beautiful campus is some 30 miles from the Atlantic beaches and 2.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Salisbury University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Area Director in the Office of Housing and Residence Life. There are 2 positions available.

Primary Job Duties: This position provides leadership to Graduate Resident Directors, Resident Assistants and on campus resident students and assists and supports the Residence Life program as a part of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Specifically, the position provides direct oversight for recruitment, selection, training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate staff; Assists students experiencing personal, social, psychological, academic and adjustment problems and refers to services and programs as appropriate; Serves as an advisor to the Residence Hall Association and as a member of the Crisis Management Team; Articulates and enforces University policies and procedures; Manages the judicial cases for assigned area and participates in board hearings; Administers all aspects of programming; Provides direct oversight in coordinating the residence hall preparation for opening and closing every semester and during holidays and applicable breaks within the academic year; Participates in a weekly on-call rotation including nights and weekends; Conducts daily office hours and posts hours for easy accessibility and recognition of residents.

Minimum Qualifications: 1-3 years of Resident Assistant experience or 1-3 years of experience in College Housing or related Student Affairs field and a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or another related field.

Must be detail oriented and have excellent interpersonal, customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral & written communication skills. Must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Resident Director or comparable building manager experience preferred. Experience involving a multicultural emphasis, application of student development theory, and/or Living Learning Communities is preferred.

These are full-time, exempt, Contingent II (contractual) positions with a limited benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, paid leave, tuition remission and more. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter by March 6, 2023 to be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any other documents must be uploaded with your online application. No documents will be accepted via e-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.