Graduate Assistant Hall Director

Primary Purpose

The Graduate Assistant Hall Director (GAHD) position is a live-in position within Rhode Island College (RIC) residence halls. Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Life and Housing or their designee, the GAHD are considered professional staff members for the department and participate in the professional on-call crisis duty rotation. Additional duties include aiding in the opening and closing of the residence halls, participating in the recruitment, selection, training, and development of Resident Assistants, late-night/weekend programming for residential students, and providing social media coverage for the department. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Area Coordinator or Hall Director, GAHDs may supervise the Resident Assistant Staff of an assigned residence hall.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Share on-call responsibility with other Area Coordinators/Hall Directors that includes responding to crisis situations during evening and late-night hours
• Supervise RA student staff within their designated building, including weekly RA individual and staff meetings
• Meet with students for low level student conduct cases
• Implement various programs and activities for residents on the evening and weekend hours to enhance life on campus and retention of resident students
• Assist with reviewing and approving programs and procuring supplies
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and training of Resident Assistants
• Aid in the opening and closings of the halls during the beginning and end of the year, as well as school breaks
• Develop and maintain a social media presence for the department of Residential Life & Housing
• Aid the other professional staff with the day to day operations of the office as assigned
• Assist with staff recognition activities including Fall/Spring RA Banquets, RA Appreciation Day, etc.
• Enforce and support all college and departmental policies and procedures in order to develop a positive and orderly atmosphere with an emphasis on personal and social responsibility
• Work in the Housing Office at 15-20 hours per week
• Other duties as needed, assigned by the Director of Residential Life and Housing or their designee
• Assist the full-time professional staff over-seeing the building they occupy
• This role will consist of some combination of these responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Life or their designee

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. GAHDs must be matriculated Rhode Island College graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrollment at Rhode Island College in a Master’s Program within Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or other related programs. Previous employment experience in Residential Life and Housing in a college/university setting.

Appointment Terms

I understand that as a professional member of the Residential Life and Housing staff, I will report directly to an Area Coordinator, Hall Director, Assistant Director, or the Director of Residential Life and Housing, or their designee. I will not be considered a part of the Resident Assistant staff, but a member of the professional Residential Life and Housing staff. This means that I will need to have certain boundaries with the Resident Assistant staff.  I understand that specific guidelines and protocols will be given to me during GAHD training to help ensure a successful tenure in this position. Up to twenty hours a week prior to the start of the academic year will be compensated at current minimum wage rates.

• I understand that over the course of an academic year, though the position will average 15-20 hours per week, some periods of time will require greater staffing demands, such as training, opening, and closing of the halls, special activities, and campus crises. I also understand that the 15-20 hours per week average does not include the hours that I am on-call during the crisis duty rotation.
• I understand that this role will be second to academics; the GAHD position will be my highest nonacademic priority.  
• I will not make any significant time commitments without the approval of the Director of Residential Life and Housing or their designee.
• I understand that I may be required to transfer my living accommodations if, in the sole judgment of the Director of Residential Life or their designee, such transfer is in the best interests of the College.
• I understand that Rhode Island College, through its Director of Residential Life and Housing or designee, may terminate or suspend this appointment at any time and for any reason, including if the College determines in its sole judgment that the continuation of the appointment is not in the best interest of the College. 

How To Apply

Interested students must complete the Graduate Assistant Application, include a resume, and provide documentation that can corroborate related experience. Send to Chris Higgins, Assistant Director of Residential Life and Housing.