Graduate Assistant for Residence Life

3M HEALTHCARE; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a Graduate Assistant for Residence Life and Housing within the Office of Residence Life and Dining. The role supports day-to-day campus housing operations across all residential areas, including residence halls, suite-style housing, and fraternity/sorority houses, reporting to the Manager of Operations.

The position offers experiential exposure to housing operations, facilities coordination, and student services aligned with a graduate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Enrollment in a graduate program is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in housing operations and facilities coordination across residence halls, suites, and Greek housing.
• Support occupancy tracking and student services for ~2,000+ residents.
• Supervise student staff and participate in move-in/move-out processes.
• Assist with openings, closings, and summer housing operations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Enrollment in a graduate program

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

• 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
• Competitive stipend, On‑campus housing (if applicable), Meal plan

Professional Development

• Committee participation
• Cross‑department collaboration
• Networking opportunities

Compensation

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 institute’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. The pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components.

EEO Statement

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factors including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.

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