Graduate Resident Assistant

Job Description
The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Residential Life and Student Support, the Threshold Graduate Resident Assistant (GRA) is responsible for helping Threshold students with a myriad of issues from homesickness, to losing their keys and ID, to having a personal conflict with a dormmate. The GRA's responsibilities also involve organizing social and recreational activities for each on-call shift. Compensation consists of room and board, a monthly stipend of $800 and tuition remission for 3 courses per year (1 fall semester, 2 spring semester). Merit scholarships cannot be combined with the tuition remission granted from this position.

Qualities and Capabilities:

• Must be a graduate student at Lesley University. Open to doctoral students, but please note that doctoral programs are not eligible for tuition remission
• Live-in position in the Threshold dorms.
• Counseling experience preferred.
• Experience working with a neurodivergent population preferred.
• Experience working in residential life or group settings preferred
• Experience with leadership in workshop and activity creation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Position Timeframe: Full Academic Year (August 2026- May 2027)

Weekly Hours: 17-20

Rate of Pay: Monthly stipend $800

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

Base Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00 hourly