Job Requisition:
JR101820 Area Director (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Area Director
Department:
CC00021 WM001 | SVSA | Campus Living
Job Family:
Staff - Residential Life
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular (benefited)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
Campus Living Center
Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
Unit Mission Statement:
Residence Life provides a home where William & Mary students may flourish both personally and academically. We do this by partnering with our residents to create caring and responsible communities.
Position Summary:
The Area Director of Residence Life is responsible for the management and daily operations of a multi-facility area housing 800-1000 residents and supervising 20-30 student staff members including Senior Resident Assistants, Resident Assistants, Community Manager and a Community Director. The Area Director will focus on community and leadership development, staff selection and training, crisis intervention, student conduct, and the coordination of facilities operations, in addition to participating in an on-call duty rotation. This is a 12 month live in professional position and includes a furnished apartment.
Other responsibilities include:
- Works with colleagues in Residence Life to design, facilitate, and evaluate training sessions, workshops, and in-service programs for student staff and Community Councils advisors and officers.
- Maintains accurate departmental records, including but not limited to Community Council budgets, check-ins and check-outs, conduct and care, and facilities concerns.
- Assumes an active and visible role in the ongoing development of individual residents to support their maximum academic and personal success.
- Initiates educational and student conduct actions as required; working closely with Student Accountability & Restorative Practices to ensure a supportive and collaborative approach utilizing restorative practices.
- Monitors assigned facilities year-round, including the opening and closing of buildings, during summer (regardless of building use) and advise supervisors of conditions, issues, or changes and make recommendations for improvements to facilities.
Job Description:
Additional Job Description:
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php
Job Profile:
JP0339 - Residence Life Specialist - Exempt - Salary - S07
Qualifications:
Compensation Grade:
S07
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-06-09
Position Restrictions:
Restricted Funds
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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
