Grad Assistant Residence Life

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support specific to Residence Life and Housing operations, including, but not limited to, assisting with residential initiatives, occupancy management, Residence Hall Councilliaison, and departmental projects.
• Aid in planning and coordinating residence life programs, training sessions, and housing-related events.
• Offer general administrative support, such as responding to emails, scheduling meetings, maintaining housing records, and updating occupancy or conduct databases.
• Support residential students by addressing concerns, assisting with conflict mediation (e.g., roommate agreements), and collaborating with Resident Assistants and Residence Hall Directors to foster a positive living environment.
• Assist with housing operations, including room assignments, check-in/check-out processes, and coordination of maintenance or facility concerns with appropriate campus partners.
• Draft, edit, and distribute communications such as community updates, newsletters, bulletin boards, and social media content to engage residential students and promote housing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enrollment/accepted in a graduate program in Higher Education, Organizational Leadership & Management, Professional Studies, or MBA.
• Strong academic standing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Teams, and willingness to learn other new software adopted by Residence Life and Housing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience working as a Resident Assistant (or within Residence Life) or in a comparable student leadership or similar collegiate role, is preferred.