Residence Life Graduate Assistant- Resident Director

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Residence Life Department is seeking a motivated and student-focused Graduate Assistant to join our team. This position provides hands-on experience in residence life, student affairs, student leadership, and community development while pursuing a graduate degree at UAM. 

Responsibilities:

The Graduate Assistant will assist with: 

• Supporting the daily operations of Residence Life 
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing Resident Assistants 
• Planning and implementing student programs and engagement initiatives 
• Responding to student concerns and supporting conflict resolution 
• Assisting with student conduct and community standards 
• Supporting Residence Life events, training, and departmental initiatives 
• Participating in an assigned on-call rotation 
• Other duties as assigned 

Compensation Package:

• Campus housing provided 
• Tuition Coverage as outlined in university policy 
• Unlimited meal plan 
• Professional development and student affairs experience 
• Opportunities to develop skills in supervision, programming, student engagement, and community development 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution 
• Admission to and enrollment in an eligible graduate program 
• Ability to maintain satisfactory academic standing 
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work 20 hours weekly in the ResLife office 
• Ability to live on campus and work evenings/weekends as needed 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous Resident Assistant or Residence Life experience 
• Student leadership, programming, or supervisory experience 
• Interest in pursuing a career in higher education or student affairs