What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant for Residence Life position at Hilbert College?
The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life is a part-time, ten-month, live-on professional staff position responsible for supporting the comprehensive residential experience and daily operations of the residence halls. Reporting to the professional Residence Life staff, the Graduate Assistant plays a critical role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging living-learning environment for residential students. The Graduate Assitant is expected to maintain office hours while classes are in session and additional weeks as the workload dictates.
The Graduate Assistant co-supervises a student staff of approximately 8-12 Resident Assistants and Desk Attendants, supports residential programming and community development efforts, assists with housing operations and facilities coordination, and adjudicates Level 1 student conduct cases. As a member of the Residence Life on-call team, the Graduate Assistant participates in a rotating on-call schedule and responds to emergencies, crises, and student concerns outside of normal business hours.
Duties & Responsibilities
Student Staff Supervision & Development
Compensation
The Graduate Assistant co-supervises a student staff of approximately 8-12 Resident Assistants and Desk Attendants, supports residential programming and community development efforts, assists with housing operations and facilities coordination, and adjudicates Level 1 student conduct cases. As a member of the Residence Life on-call team, the Graduate Assistant participates in a rotating on-call schedule and responds to emergencies, crises, and student concerns outside of normal business hours.
Duties & Responsibilities
Student Staff Supervision & Development
- Co-supervise and mentor a student staff of approximately 12 Resident Assistants and 10-15 Desk Attendants in collaboration with professional Residence Life staff.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate weekly staff meetings focused on community development, policy education, crisis response, and professional skill-building.
- Assist with the evaluation process for student staff, including mid-semester and end-of year assessments.
- Support the development of positive, inclusive residential communities through regular presence in the residence halls.
- Attend and support Resident Assistant-led programs, initiatives, and community-building activities.
- Track programming efforts and participation to ensure alignment with departmental goals and assessment needs.
- Collaborate with student staff and campus partners to support educational, social, and wellness-focused programming.
- Assist with the facilitation of major Residence Life operational processes, including:
- Student staff training in August and January
- Health and safety inspections
- Hall openings and closings for academic breaks
- Student staff recruitment, selection, and onboarding
- Housing exchange and room swap
- Assist in the day-to-day administrative operations of the Residence Life Office, including responding to student inquiries and supporting departmental initiatives.
- Adjudicate Level 1 conduct cases, including conducting hearings, determining outcomes, assigning sanctions, and managing follow-up and documentation.
- Participate in a rotating on-campus on-call duty schedule, responding to student emergencies, behavioral concerns, and facilities issues.
- Serve as a first responder for student crises, providing appropriate support, documentation, and referrals in accordance with college protocols.
- Collaborate with professional staff, campus partners, and emergency responders as necessary during crisis situations.
- Ensure maintenance concerns and facilities issues are properly documented, submitted, and followed up with in coordination with facilities staff.
- Maintain accurate room condition records for student check-in and check-out processes.
- Conduct walkthroughs of residence hall spaces to identify safety, cleanliness, or maintenance concerns.
- Participate in Student Life and campus-wide initiatives, committees, or events as assigned.
- Maintain regular visibility and approachability within the residence halls during evenings and weekends.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of Residence Life and Student Life.
- Bachelor’s degree and undergraduate student leadership experience
- Enrollment in a full-time graduate program
- Valid state driver’s license with reliable transportation
Compensation
- Hilbert Graduate students compensation: 18 credit tuition waiver, $6,000 stipend, campus housing, meal plan.
- Non-Hilbert Graduate students compensation: $3,000 towards graduate courses ($1,500 per semester), $6,000 stipend, campus housing, meal plan.