Graduate Assistant
University Housing offers a number of graduate assistant (GA) positions each year. Check out our GA jobs below to see if any of them connect with your academic goals.
All GA positions have been filled at this time.
Greek Housing
The function of the GA for Greek Housing is to support the mission of University Housing by working collaboratively with chapter presidents, residents and the assistant director for Greek Housing to oversee the day-to-day operations that will ensure facilities are safe, clean and maintained to the same standard as other campus living facilities.
The GA works with the chapter to maintain an environment that is conducive to the overall development of students and is supportive of the academic mission of the university.
GAs for Greek Housing will be expected to live in an apartment within one of our University-owned Greek Houses for the duration of their appointment.
Greek Housing Graduate Assistantship Package (50% appointment)
- 12-month position
- Partially furnished apartment with all utilities paid and campus meal plan
- $1,300 per-month stipend
- $750/Year Professional development fund
- Free local phone and internet
- 24-hour parking permit (at student rate)
- Tuition paid (A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered fulltime graduate status)
- Partially-funded student health insurance available
Welfare and Outreach
The function of the GA for student Welfare and Outreach is to work collaboratively with Housing staff to foster a healthy environment for students living on campus. This position specifically focuses on supporting the success of campus-wide mental and physical health initiatives through assisting hall staffs with monthly themed programming and events.
The GA for Student Welfare and Outreach will also contribute to the intellectual, social and physical development of students by assisting with wellness initiatives.
This will be done by representing the needs of the students to the administration and, in turn, upholding the mission and goals of the Division of Student Affairs and University Housing.
The Graduate Assistant is required to live in the assigned facility.
Graduate Assistantship Compensation Package (50% appointment)
- 12-month position
- Partially furnished apartment with all utilities paid and meal plan when the dining halls are open
- $1,300 per-month stipend
- Professional development funds available
- Free local phone and internet
- Tuition paid (A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered fulltime graduate status)
- Partially-funded student health insurance available
Marketing and Event Management
The function of the GA for Marketing and Event Management is to work collaboratively with Housing staff to foster a healthy environment for students living on campus. This position specifically focuses on supporting the success of campus-wide events and assisting hall staffs with monthly themed programming and events.
The GA for Marketing and Event Management will also contribute to the campus-wide belonging and involvement by assisting with Marketing and Event Management workgroup initiatives.
This will be done by representing the needs of the students to the administration and, in turn, upholding the mission and goals of the Division of Student Affairs and University Housing.
The Graduate Assistant is required to live in the assigned facility.
Graduate Assistantship Compensation Package (50% appointment)
- 12-month position
- Partially furnished apartment with all utilities paid and meal plan when the dining halls are open
- $1,300 per-month stipend
- Professional development funds available
- Free local phone and internet
- Tuition paid (A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered fulltime graduate status)
- Partially-funded student health insurance available
International Student Experience
The function of the GA for International Student Experience is to work with the other residence hall staff members and the hall residents to facilitate an environment within the residence hall that will contribute to the intellectual, social, physical and cultural development of the students.
This position has an emphasis on collaboration with the International Students and Scholars Office and works with the hall staff and the International Students and Scholars staff to develop educational, cultural and social programs for hall residents.
The GA for Residence Education articulates to the students the philosophy and policies of University Housing, the Division of Student Affairs, and the University, and in turn, represent and present the needs of the students to the administration.
This role is one of leadership, trust, and honor and contributes significantly to the personal growth and development of his/her staff members and hall residents. This position is identified as a 12-month position.
The Graduate Assistant is required to live in the assigned facility.
Graduate Assistantship Compensation Package (50% appointment)
- 12-month position
- Partially furnished apartment with all utilities paid and meal plan when the dining halls are open
- $1,300 per-month stipend
- Professional development funds available
- Free local phone and internet
- Tuition paid (A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered fulltime graduate status)
- Partially-funded student health insurance available
Student Leadership
The function of the GA for Student Leadership is to work with the Coordinator for Student Leadership to develop student leadership opportunities offered in the residence halls. This position has an emphasis on student leadership cultivation and advising and will work with other residence education staff to facilitate an environment that will contribute to the intellectual, social, physical, and cultural development of the students.
The GA for Student Leadership articulates to the students the philosophy and policies of University Housing, the Division of Student Affairs, and the university, and in turn, represent and present the needs of the students to the administration.
This role is one of leadership, trust, and honor and contributes significantly to the personal growth and development of National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), Residents’ Interhall Congress (RIC), RA Senate and Lead Hogs.
The Graduate Assistant is required to live in the assigned facility.
Graduate Assistantship Compensation Package (50% appointment)
- 12-month position
- Partially furnished apartment with all utilities paid and meal plan when the dining halls are open
- $1,300 per-month stipend
- Professional development funds available
- Free local phone and internet
- Tuition paid (A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered fulltime graduate status)
- Partially-funded student health insurance available
Academic Engagement
The function of the GA for Academic Engagement is to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to foster a healthy living and learning environment for students living in the residence halls. This position specifically focuses on supporting the success of Living Learning Communities (LLCs), the Adopt a Prof program, and other academic initiatives of University Housing.
The GA for Academic Engagement will contribute to the intellectual, social, physical, and cultural development of students, as well as articulate the philosophy and learning objectives of LLCs and other academic initiatives.
This will be done by representing the needs of the students to the administration and, in turn, upholding the mission and goals of the Division of Student Affairs and University Housing.
This is not a live-in position.
Graduate Assistantship Compensation Package (50% appointment)
- 12-month position
- $1,300 per-month stipend
- Professional development funds available
- Free local phone and internet
- Tuition paid (A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered fulltime graduate status)
- Partially-funded student health insurance available