Student Employment Graduate Assistant for Residential Life Spring 26

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Hamden, CT - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:Graduate Assistant for Residential Life
Department:Residential Life
Student Employment Type:Graduate Assistant
Responsibilities:

The Graduate Assistants responsibilities are divided into three main areas:

Administrative Tasks

The GA will be responsible for tracking and managing weekly and monthly administrative tasks for Resident Advisors (RAs). These tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Weekly emails
  • Weekly reports
  • Program proposals
  • Program tracking forms
  • Bulletin boards
  • Door decorations
  • Duty logs

Case Management

The GA will assist the RHD with low-level student cases including:

  • Roommate Conflicts: Mediating and resolving low-level roommate concerns such as hygiene bedtimes and cleaning schedules.
  • Health and Safety Violations: Addressing and documenting minor health and safety violations.
  • Policy Violations: Managing first-time violations of Residential Life policies.
  • Student Care: Providing support to students who are struggling to find friends or a sense of community.

Ad hoc Work

The GA will also be responsible for various tasks as needed including:

  • Implementing and overseeing laundry protocols.
  • Addressing low-level facility concerns.
  • Inspecting rooms to ensure they are move-in ready or have been properly vacated.
  • Partnering with campus partners to host events and programs.
Qualifications:
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to student development and community building.
  • Previous experience in residence life or a related field is preferred but not required.

Compensation

Compensation includes:

  • A furnished one-bedroom apartment.
  • A Silver meal plan.

As a condition of employment the Graduate Assistant is required to reside in the furnished one-bedroom apartment provided by the University within the assigned residence hall. This lodging is furnished on university premises for the convenience of the employer to enable on-call availability crisis response and performance of essential Residential Life duties.

During scheduled duty or on-call assignments the Graduate Assistant is required to remain on campus and available. Meals furnished under the University meal plan are provided on university premises for the convenience of the employer and are intended solely to support on-duty requirements during those periods.

Hours of Position:

The Graduate Assistant is expected to work 20 hours per week.

  • Please note: The person accepting this role cannot work or hold another paid position on campus.
Required Documents for Application:Resume and Cover Letter
Instructions to Applicants:Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Title:Graduate Assistant for Residential LifeDepartment:Residential LifeStudent Employment Type:Graduate AssistantResponsibilities:The Graduate Assistants responsibilities are divided into three main areas:Administrative TasksThe GA will be responsible for tracking and managing weekly and monthl...
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