Graduate Assistant Position
The Graduate Assistant (GA) plays a vital role in the Residence Life and Housing program at Virginia State University. This is a live-in leadership position responsible for the daily operations of a residential facility housing approximately 95–500 residents. GAs co-supervise 5–8 Resident Assistants (RAs) and serve as a resource for residents’ personal and academic development. The position includes on-call responsibilities, administrative tasks, and direct support for staff and residents.
Core Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Supervision: Create RA and OA schedules, supervise RA/OA staff, conduct weekly meetings with the Residence Director (RD), and serve as lead in RD’s absence.
- Resident Engagement: Organize RA building programs (minimum one per semester), conduct one-on-one meetings with residents, and foster an inclusive environment.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain duty logs, incident reports, and program documentation; complete bulletin boards by the 5th of each month and roommate agreements by week 3.
- Incident Response & Security: Respond to emergencies, lockouts, and disturbances; assist during fire alarms and evacuations; serve on on-call rotation.
- Professional Conduct: Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and in-service programs; maintain professionalism and abide by University and Housing policies.
Qualifications:
- Acceptance into a graduate program at Virginia State University.
- Maintain full-time enrollment (9 graduate credit hours).
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and good disciplinary standing.
- Ability to uphold University policies and serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Compensation:
- Single bedroom waiver at the lowest housing rate.
- $500 per semester toward an on-campus meal plan (Fall & Spring).
- Compensation is contingent upon school being in session and food services operational.
- If terminated or resigned, the student forfeits future compensation and may be charged back for housing and meal plan benefits. Students remaining in housing will be relocated and responsible for new charges.