Inside Higher Ed · 11 hours ago
Graduate Assistant for Resident Director - Operations (Beg Fall 2026)
Valdosta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$1,000/mo - $1,000/moThe University of West Georgia (UWG) is a leading residential university committed to providing a transformative college experience. They are seeking a Graduate Assistant for Resident Director - Operations who will lead and supervise resident assistants, advise students on personal and academic concerns, and support the operational functions of the residence hall.
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Responsibilities
Lead students by role modeling involvement in the residential and campus communities
Supervise, develop, and evaluate 5-16 Resident Assistants (RAs)
Assist with the selection, training, and recognition of student staff
Coordinate the implementation of needs-based programming
Provide proactive educational interventions to minimize behavioral issues
Advise the hall council in the assigned building
Support and encourage involvement with the Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Advise and refer students on matters of personal, social, and academic concern
Mediate student conflicts
Ensure documentation of student policy violations
Adjudicate conduct violations
Carry out crisis response plans as situations arise
Participate in the rotating weekly on-call duty model
Support and implement the mission, vision, and goals of the University, SAEM division, and HRL department
Report student issues through appropriate channels in a timely manner
Administer operational and facilities functions of the residence hall
Coordinate opening, closing, and break coverage of the residence hall
Serve on at least one committee or project each semester
Assist with major department events such as training, selection, room sign-up, and large-scale programming
Qualification
Required
Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Please note: Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions
Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing
Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States
Strong time management skills to allow successful autonomous work
Flexibility to adjust and change schedules to match department or job priorities
Drive to give improve the residential experience
Preferred
Eagerness to learn skills outside their specific graduate role, for example, learning the facilities side of our Housing department
Experience with Housing and Residence Life as a student assistant, involvement with Residence Hall Association (RHA), or involvement in National Residence Hall Honorary
Valid Drivers License
Benefits
Health plans, including medical, dental, and vision
Wellness programs
Robust retirement options through Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS), Optional Retirement Program, and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans
13 paid holidays
Paid time off accruals
University System of Georgia's Tuition Assistance Program
Acentra Employee Assistance Program
Personal financial advising with Captrust
Exclusive discounts and special offers on entertainment, travel, and other products and services through the Perks at Work program
Free access to the university recreation facility
Discounted campus dining options
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