Managing Director for Residential Well-Being

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We’re currently searching for a Managing Director to join our Residential Well-being team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re a team player who is passionate about creating a welcoming, engaging, and holistic experience for residential students, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Residential Well-being team; a department centered on creating intentional residential communities that are characterized by belonging, flourishing, compassion for self and others, and meaningful engagement.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Director of Residential Well-being, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment. 
3) You’ll be responsible for convening a multidisciplinary team of talented colleagues from across Student Affairs to cultivate a synergistic approach to student well-being and success. This includes a Coordinator for ExperienceVT, a Coordinator for Well-being, a Coordinator for Belonging & Community Well-being, and a Case Manager for Residential Well-being.
4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $67,000 - $74,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: Students come first in Residential Well-being, and we’ve refocused structures, functions, roles, and processes with that in mind. To start, we separated housing functions to ensure that our Residential Well-being team can focus solely on fostering community, building relationships, and supporting students’ well-being and success, while working collaboratively with colleagues in housing and facilities. And in our new model, professional staff and student leaders are assigned to a group of students, rather than to buildings. These changes may sound small, but they underscore philosophical transformation at the heart of Residential Well-being.

Required Qualifications
• Master's degree in a related field is required, including higher education or areas related to well-being, etc.
• Experience in and an understanding of the developmental needs of students.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to take initiative in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Ability to develop strong faculty and professional partnerships and engagement; mentor and supervise professional staff and numerous levels of student leadership; and lead through influence.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with strategic planning; program development; and peer advising or peer-mentorship initiatives.
• Experience collaborating to support specific student populations, including students who are military-affiliated or engaged with service branches, students in fraternity or sorority living, or students in various living learning programs.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$67,000 - $74,000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with regular evenings and weekends

Hours per week

40

Review Date

06/16/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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