Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Graduate Resident Director ( GRD) is a live-in graduate assistant position within the Office of Residence Life and First Year Experience. Under the supervision of an Area Coordinator, the GRD supports the daily operations of a residential community, supervises undergraduate student staff, responds to student concerns and crises, facilitates student conduct processes, and contributes to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging living-learning environment. This position provides valuable hands-on experience in student affairs, leadership development, residence life administration, and student support.
Responsibilities
-Co-supervise, train, evaluate, and support a team of 4–5 Resident Advisors.
-Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings and staff meetings with Resident Advisors.
-Assist with student staff recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
-Participate in an on-call duty rotation and respond to student emergencies, crises, and policy violations.
-Manage student conduct processes, including administrative hearings and conduct documentation.
-Provide support, referrals, and guidance to students regarding personal, academic, and community concerns.
-Assist with occupancy management, room assignments, check-ins, check-outs, and building operations.
-Conduct health and safety inspections and follow up on facilities concerns.
-Maintain regular office hours and collaborate with campus partners to support student success.
-Develop educational initiatives and community-building opportunities that promote student development and engagement.
-Complete reports, maintain accurate records, and support departmental projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or Ph.D. program.
- Ability to live in a campus-provided apartment for the duration of the academic year.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience in Residence Life, Housing, Student Affairs, or a related higher education setting.
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