Graduate Assistant, Residence Life

Graduate Assistant, Residence Life

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful residential community.
• Develop and implement educational, social, and leadership programming.
• Promote student retention, academic success, and campus involvement.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to residential students.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to Resident Assistants.
• Assist with RA training, staff development, and performance support.
• Support the Residence Hall Director in staff accountability and program implementation.
• Serve in a leadership role during hall openings, closings, and major events.
• Enforce University policies and Residence Life regulations.
• Respond to student concerns, incidents, and emergency situations.
• Document incidents and prepare detailed reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in conflict mediation and behavioral interventions.
• Assist with housing assignments, occupancy management, and administrative processes.
• Support assessment initiatives and data collection related to student engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and communication logs.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, including evenings and weekends.
• Provide leadership support during emergencies and critical incidents.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to and enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Alcorn State University.
• Must maintain full-time graduate enrollment throughout employment.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or as required by Graduate School and Residence Life policies).
• Previous experience as a Resident Assistant or in a student leadership role strongly preferred.
• Prior residence hall living experience required.
• Experience in mentoring, supervision, or peer leadership preferred.