Graduate Assistant

Please note:

all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date.

In order to become eligible for Graduate Assistantship positions, students must be accepted fully into the Graduate School at Henderson State University. In order to be considered for positions, students must complete the Graduate Assistantship application and submit it to the office of the Graduate School.

All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

The Graduate Residence Hall Director (HD) is a live‑in graduate assistant within the Housing & Community Standards team at Henderson State University. Hall Directors serve as professional staff members responsible for the daily operations of a residence hall and the supervision of Resident Assistants (RAs) and student leaders. HDs foster inclusive, safe, and engaging residential communities that support student learning and development.

Through leadership, visibility, and mentorship, Hall Directors promote community standards, respond to student needs, and contribute to a positive living‑learning environment aligned with the mission of the University. This position provides valuable professional experience in supervision, crisis response, student conduct, and community development while preparing graduate students for careers in higher education and student affairs.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of 6–8 Resident Assistants and provide ongoing staff development.
• Serve as a visible and accessible leader within the assigned residence hall community.
• Manage the daily operations of a residence hall (75–400 residents), including occupancy, facilities, and administrative processes.
• Participate in an on‑call duty rotation to respond to student concerns, crises, and emergencies.
• Conduct student conduct meetings, document incidents, and support the community standards process.
• Plan, oversee, and attend community programming initiatives that support student engagement and development.
• Facilitate conflict mediation and provide guidance to students navigating personal, academic, or community concerns.
• Complete administrative tasks and documentation, including reports, occupancy tracking, and facility management.
• Coordinate hall openings, closings, check‑in/check‑out processes, and room changes.
• Conduct facility walkthroughs, health and safety inspections, and oversee maintenance and cleanliness of the building.
• Lead weekly staff meetings and biweekly one‑on‑one meetings with RAs.
• Support campus‑wide initiatives, Housing events, and departmental projects.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide timely communication with residents and staff.
• Serve as a referral agent by connecting students to campus resources.
• Uphold all responsibilities outlined in the HD handbook and job agreement.

• Strong leadership, supervision, and team‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflict, respond to crises, and make ethical decisions.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to student development, community building, and inclusive practices.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn student conduct processes and housing operations.
• Ability to engage with a diverse student population and promote cultural competence.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and willingness to learn departmental software.

• Position spans Fall and Spring semesters (August–May); summer opportunities may be available.
• Average workload is approximately 20 hours per week and 1 duty day/night a week due to housing and meal plan compensation.
• Hours vary weekly depending on operational needs and duty rotation, including evenings and weekends.
• Mandatory training and commitments:
  • Hall Director Training:
    July 30–August 3
  • Fall RA Training:
    August 4–14
  • Apartment Move‑In:
    August…