Graduate Assistant for Residence Life

Job Description

Position Summary 

Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a Graduate Assistant for Residence Life and Housing within the Office of Residence Life and Dining.

This is a dynamic, hands-on position that supports the day-to-day operations of campus housing. 
 
The Graduate Assistant works across all residential areas—including residence halls, suite-style housing, and fraternity and sorority houses—supporting facilities coordination, student services, and housing operations.

This position is intentionally structured as a fully integrated role, providing experience across all areas of housing operations and residence life rather than being limited to a single building or function. 
 
The Office of Residence Life and Dining supports housing for approximately 2,000+ students across a variety of residential settings.

This position reports to the Manager of Operations.

Key Responsibilities 

Housing Operations & Facilities 
- Assist in responding to and resolving facilities-related issues 
- Track and monitor work orders 
- Conduct building inspections 
- Coordinate with Facilities staff and vendors 
 
Residential Support 
- Serve as a resource for residents and house managers 
- Support fraternity and sorority housing operations 
- Assist with occupancy tracking 
 
Supervision & Student Staff Support 
- Assist in supervising student staff 
 
Openings, Closings & Summer Operations 
- Support move-in and move-out processes 
- Assist with summer housing operations 
 
Administrative Support 
- Provide office support and maintain records 
- Utilize systems such as StarRez, Workday, and WEBTMA platforms 
 
Crisis Response & On-Call 
- Participate in on-call rotation 
 
Additional Responsibilities 
- Assist with minor conduct follow-up 
- Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

Required: 
- Bachelor’s degree 
- Enrollment in a graduate program 
- Strong organizational and communication skills 

Position Details 

- Appointment: July 1 – June 30 
- Hours: ~20 hours/week 
- Schedule: Weekdays with some evenings/weekends 
- On-Call: Required if in housing 
- Must be available through August operations 

Professional Development 

- Committee participation 
- Cross-department collaboration 
- Networking opportunities 

Compensation 

- Competitive stipend 
- On-campus housing (if applicable) 
- Meal plan 

Department
Residential Education

Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00.

This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations.

The final salary ...