Graduate Assistant for Residence Life

Job Overview & Description

Position Overview

The Graduate Assistant position assists in the leadership and overall management of a residence hall housing

approximately 700 students. GA's are part-time professional staff members enrolled in a graduate program who oversees

the development of RAs and assist in carrying out the Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs). This live-in position involves

accessibility and accountability to all students and staff. The GA is responsible for fostering a responsible, inclusive

community, providing intentional, development-based supervision, utilizing sound fiscal management and business

• Be on campus approximately one month before opening for professional staff training and attend all student staff

training, activities, and meetings as scheduled, such as Fall training, Spring training, and participate in the staff

selection process

• Work Admissions and Student Housing and Residence Life-related events, such as UAB Day and SHRL tailgates for

athletic events, as determined by the Assistant Director of Residence Life

• Agree to not have any other employment (on or off campus) without permission of the Residence Life

Coordinator and Assistant Director of Residence Life

• Be able to attend weekly staff meetings as deemed necessary by the Residence Life Coordinator

• Be visible and accessible for departmental student staff member, and other Professional Staff members

• Effectively manage and assist with emergencies as needed

• Assist with the formal opening (July and August) and closing (April and May) of residence halls

Position Responsibilities

• Co-supervise Resident Assistants for assigned buildings, holding monthly 1:1 meetings with RAs to provide

support, guidance, and development

• Support RAs and residents in academic success, well-being, and other relevant issues through 1:1 meetings and

various programming efforts in collaboration with the Residence Life Coordinator

• Coordinate Resident Assistant and Hall Council programming; oversee the proposal, approval, and shopping

process for programming efforts

• Assist the Residence Life Coordinator with the completion of responsibilities within the assigned building

Remuneration

• Start Date: Mid-July 2023; must be fully admitted to UAB's graduate school and enrolled in a graduate course of

• Assigned apartment with utilities, including basic cable television and wireless internet services

• Meal plan for the fall and spring terms

• Bi-weekly pay to be determined at the time of employment

• Actual tuition up to 27 hours for the academic year; please note that the department does not cover associated

fees

or concerns can be sent to shrlrecruitment@uab.edu addressing Dennis Scott, Assistant Director of Residence life. The

priority deadline to apply is March 1. Preference is given to those enrolled in the Higher Education Administration

program. Within your cover letter, candidates should explain how the position aligns with their professional and personal

goals. If applying for multiple positions, please submit one application, with one cover letter and one resume.

For Additional Contact Information

Assistant Director for Residence Life