Graduate Assistant for Residence Life

Position Summary

Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a Graduate Assistant for Residence Life and Housing within the Office of Residence Life and Dining. This is a dynamic, hands-on position that supports the day-to-day operations of campus housing. The Graduate Assistant works across all residential areas—including residence halls, suite-style housing, and fraternity and sorority houses—supporting facilities coordination, student services, and housing operations. This position is intentionally structured as a fully integrated role, providing experience across all areas of housing operations and residence life rather than being limited to a single building or function. The Office of Residence Life and Dining supports housing for approximately 2,000+ students across a variety of residential settings. This position reports to the Manager of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in responding to and resolving facilities-related issues
• Track and monitor work orders
• Conduct building inspections
• Coordinate with Facilities staff and vendors
• Serve as a resource for residents and house managers
• Support fraternity and sorority housing operations
• Assist with occupancy tracking
• Assist in supervising student staff
• Support move-in and move-out processes
• Assist with summer housing operations
• Provide office support and maintain records
• Utilize systems such as StarRez, Workday, and WEBTMA platforms
• Participate in on-call rotation
• Assist with minor conduct follow-up
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Enrollment in a graduate program
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Position Details

• Appointment: July 1 – June 30
• Hours: ~20 hours/week
• Schedule: Weekdays with some evenings/weekends
• On-Call: Required if in housing
• Must be available through August operations

Benefits

• Professional Development Committee participation
• Cross-department collaboration
• Networking opportunities
• Competitive stipend
• On-campus housing (if applicable)
• Meal plan

Pay

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00. This range represents the University's good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components.