Live-in Residence Hall Graduate Assistant

Calvin University; Grand Rapids; On-site; CAD 12,432,000 - 18,647,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private suite in staff residence hall

Meal allowance

Shared office space in residence hall

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration with campus colleagues

Job summary

Calvin University’s Life & Career Studies Program seeks a Residence Hall Graduate Assistant to support LCS students on campus. This part-time, live-in role emphasizes relationship-building, mentoring, social coaching, and student well-being, with an average of 16 hours per week across a 34-week August–May contract.

You’ll conduct check-ins, help with campus activities, coordinate safe transportation, and participate in meetings with the LCS team, Residential Life, and campus colleagues, while

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model and supportive presence for LCS students living on campus.
• Conduct periodic in-person check-ins with students to promote safety, connection, and overall well-being.
• Be available on assigned days to respond to occasional emergency or student-support calls, including evenings and rotating weekends.
• Meet individually with students as needed to help them navigate common challenges associated with living in a residence hall.
• Help students identify campus activities, events, and social opportunities that match their interests.
• Encourage students to build friendships and connections with peers across campus.
• Provide informal social coaching and support as students develop greater independence.
• Encourage and help facilitate LCS student participation in residence hall activities and campus life.
• Assist students with roommate communication and problem-solving when challenges arise.
• Help coordinate safe transportation when needed.
• Collaborate with the LCS Resident Director and Program Coordinator to support student success, engagement, and retention.
• Attend regular meetings with the LCS Resident Director and Program Coordinator.
• Participate in relevant meetings with Residence Life, Student Conduct, and LCS staff as schedules permit.
• Take part in professional development and learning opportunities with Graduate Assistants and colleagues.

Job description

Calvin University’s Life & Career Studies Program seeks a Residence Hall Graduate Assistant to support LCS students on campus. This part-time, live-in role emphasizes relationship-building, mentoring, social coaching, and student well-being, with an average of 16 hours per week across a 34-week August–May contract.

You’ll conduct check-ins, help with campus activities, coordinate safe transportation, and participate in meetings with the LCS team, Residential Life, and campus colleagues, while