Graduate Assistant for Residence Life

Position Summary

Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a Graduate Assistant for Residence Life and Housing within the Office of Residence Life and Dining. This dynamic, hands‑on position supports day‑to‑day operations of campus housing. The Graduate Assistant works across all residential areas—including residence halls, suite‑style housing, and fraternity and sorority houses—supporting facilities coordination, student services, and housing operations. This position is structured to provide experience across all areas of housing operations and residence life rather than being limited to a single building or function.

• Assist in responding to and resolving facilities‑related issues, track and monitor work orders, conduct building inspections, coordinate with Facilities staff and vendors.
• Serve as a resource for residents and house managers, support fraternity and sorority housing operations, assist with occupancy tracking.
• Assist in supervising student staff.
• Support move‑in and move‑out processes, assist with summer housing operations.
• Provide office support and maintain records, utilize systems such as Star Rez, Workday, and WEBTMA platforms.
• Participate in on‑call rotation, assist with minor conduct follow‑up and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Enrollment in a graduate program.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Appointment:
July 1 – June 30

Hours:

~20 hours/week.

Schedule:

Weekdays with some evenings/weekends. On‑Call:
Required if in housing. Must be available through August operations.

• Committee participation.
• Cross‑department collaboration.
• Networking opportunities.

Competitive stipend. On‑campus housing (if applicable). Meal plan. Annual base range: $20.00 – $20.00 in compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act.

Please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook for a full overview of benefits offerings.

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.