Graduate Assistant - Residence Director

Responsibilities

• Support the residential community and assist with day-to-day operations of residential life
• Provide functional supervision, mentoring, and advising to Resident Assistants (RAs)
• Oversee residential intentional interactions and student support follow-up for low-level incidents
• Implement community-building initiatives and support student engagement through late-night and weekend programming
• Assist in the development of programs that promote student success, well-being, and inclusion
• Participate in the Residence Life on Call (ROC) rotation, typically serving 2-3 weeks per semester

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• Confirmed acceptance into a graduate studies program at Franklin Pierce University
• 1-3 years of student leadership experience, preferably in residence life or student affairs
• Willingness to live on campus in the provided housing
• Ability to participate in an on-call duty rotation, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with conflict resolution and mediation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse student populations
• A passion for residential education and creating inclusive campus environments

About the Company

Franklin Pierce University offers a collaborative environment where you can influence the student and workplace experience every day. We value the contributions of a diverse group of individuals and are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community.