Graduate Assistant Residence Life

Job Description

Position Title: Graduate Assistant

Department: Residence Life

Reports To: Director of Residence Life

Status: Part-Time

Date: July 2025

Position Summary:

The Graduate Assistant in Residence Life supports the day-to-day operations of the various programs and services in the ODU residence hall community with the goal of developing a positive community environment that supports the academic goals of the students and the mission of the University. The graduate assistant serves as part of the on-call rotation of professional staff, and provides support for departmental projects, therefore, this is a live-in position. Occupancy of a University provided suite/apartment is for the duration of the appointment to the position.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• This is a live-in position. Occupancy of a University provided apartment is for the duration of the appointment to the position.
• The Graduate Assistant is assigned buildings for which they are responsible for the day-to-day operations, residents, and staff and must demonstrate knowledge regarding all residence hall facilities in order to respond to on-call and emergency situations.
• Attend, participate, and assist in the facilitation of staff training and other education opportunities.
• Meet regularly with RA staff individually, and as a group, to discuss their performance, personal leadership development goals, their residents, and issues affecting their specific hall and residence life community.
• Work cooperatively with facilities, housekeeping, Information Services, and Public Safety employees to maintain efficient operations of the residence hall.
• Provide on-call emergency coverage rotation for the resident population according to a predetermined schedule including all break periods.
• Promote and encourage a sense of community, individual responsibility, and respect for others through various programs and services and presence on campus.
• Investigate and address alleged violations of the Student Handbook as a hearing officer in a manner that is rooted in student development theory.
• Collaborate with other offices to support the experience of students through programming and resources.
• Support Resident Assistants in their collaborative programming efforts and community building efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality of ODU information.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• Attending staff meetings and other University events as required.
• Participate in training and professional development as required.
• Support and contribute to the mission and vision of Ohio Dominican University
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Master's Degree program at Ohio Dominican University.
• The successful candidate must be proficient in Microsoft office suite and be able to generate reports and track statistics.

• Additionally, he or she must be able to support the mission and vision of Ohio Dominican University.
• Valid Driver's License.

Educational Value:

• Will develop written and oral communication skills through correspondence with staff, faculty, students, and parents.
• Will develop leadership and management skills needed to aid students in their residential experience and their transition to ODU.
• Will gain experience with presenting, interviewing, conducting trainings, leading staff meetings, advising student organizations and implementing programs.
• Will identify and apply appropriate ethical practices in decision making in accordance with policies and protocol.
• Will gain hands-on experience in responding to crisis and emergency situations.

Compensation:

• Tuition Remission: Maximum of 18 credit hours per year.
• Stipend: $2500 and grant covering room and partial meal plan.
• Room: Living on campus in studio apartment is required.

Additional Information:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is, instead, a description of the essential elements of the position.

Ohio Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as we respect and seek to empower each individual and support the various cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.