Graduate Assistant for Residential & Student Activities

Graduate Assistant for Residential & Student Activities Posting Deadline This posting will close on: 08/01/2026. No further applications will be accepted on or after this date. Position Overview The Office of Housing & Residence Life and the Office of Student Life are committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive campus community that supports growth both inside and outside the classroom. The Graduate Assistant for Residential & Student Activities is a 10‑month, live‑in position that serves in a dual-capacity role, supporting both Residence Life and Student Life initiatives. The position is designed to bridge residential engagement and campus-wide programming, enhancing collaboration between the two functional areas and will involve 20 hours per week. It is a part‑time, 10‑month live‑in position with furnished housing and a meal plan. The contract is for one academic year and is renewable based on performance and continued enrollment in a Master’s program. Responsibilities – Residence Life Serve in the professional staff on‑call rotation for the residence halls. Be available and visible to residential students in‑person and virtually. Assist in fostering a safe, inclusive, and developmentally focused residential community. Support student well‑being by responding to concerns and appropriately referring students to campus resources. Serve in the emergency on‑call rotation for RA support, following all duty requirements such as being on campus (or within five minutes) when on call; properly document incidents and submit incident reports; act as a mandated reporter as required by law; and properly utilize access to master keys, student rooms, etc. Responsibilities – Student Life Assist with the planning and execution of evening programs, online/virtual engagement initiatives, and programs designed for non‑traditional & commuter students. Support campus‑wide engagement efforts that increase student participation beyond traditional hours. Work with the Director of Student Life & Assistant Director of Student Clubs on the N‑gage student engagement platform on promotion and utilization. Work with Residence Life to oversee their N‑gage page; monitor engagement data on N‑gage and contribute to improving programming outcomes through data and assessment. Cross‑Department Collaboration Serve as a liaison between Residence Life & Student Life to identify collaborative programming opportunities, reduce scheduling conflicts, and increase student participation across departments. Support student organization initiatives when programming intersects with residential engagement opportunities. Shared Responsibilities – Professional Development Participate in Student Staff and Professional Staff training in August & January. Meet with the Director of Student Life one‑on‑one each week. Attend bi‑weekly professional staff meetings and one‑on‑one meetings for Residence Life. Participate in other professional development opportunities offered. Qualifications Admission and enrollment in a Master’s program in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related fields. Experience in Residence Life, Student Activities, or related student engagement areas preferred. Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills. Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required. Ability to live on campus and fulfill on‑call responsibilities. Benefits Furnished housing and meal plan provided. Live‑in position with 20‑hour work week. Opportunities for professional development and networking across Residence Life and Student Life. Title IX Please visit for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr