Hall Director Graduate Assistant

JOB TITLE: Hall Director Graduate Assistant (live-in position)

FLSA CODE: Non-exempt

NORMAL

WORK HOURS:

20–25 hours per week — Some evenings and weekends, on-call responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Olin College's Residence Life program supports a close-knit residential community of approximately 390 students living in two residence halls. As a predominantly residential campus, Olin emphasizes community engagement, student leadership, and personal development through intentional programming and supportive living environments. Residence Life staff work collaboratively with students to foster an inclusive, respectful, and vibrant campus culture that enhances both academic success and student well-being.

The Hall Director Graduate Assistant is a live-in, part-time (20–25 hours per week), graduate-level position within Olin College's Student Affairs department. This 12-month appointment plays a vital role in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive residential community that promotes student engagement, well-being, and success.

The Hall Director works closely with Resident Resources (R2s) and residential students to cultivate a positive living-learning environment and create opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community building. In addition, Hall Directors support members of the Orientation Team, collaborating with campus partners to plan and implement Olin's immersive week-long Orientation program, helping new students successfully transition to the Olin community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hall Directors support the Residence Life Staff in cultivating a safe, inclusive, and vibrant residential community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned residential community.
• Foster a positive living-learning environment that supports student well-being, belonging, and personal development.
• Maintain a visible and approachable presence within the residential community through regular interactions with residents, attendance at programs and events, room visits, and participation in campus life.

• Co-supervise and evaluate a team of 6–12 Resident Resources (R2s).
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and ongoing support to student staff.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and assessment of the R2 program.

• Participate in the professional staff 24-hour on-call rotation and respond appropriately to emergencies, crises, and student concerns.
• Support students through conflict resolution, community concerns, and developmental challenges.
• Collaborate with campus partners to connect students with appropriate resources and support services.

• Assist the Residence Life Staff with managing community and programming budgets.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and campus departments to enhance the residential experience.
• Attend weekly professional staff meetings and student staff meetings.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of New Student Orientation.
• Support move-in, move-out, training periods, and other major campus initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate programs that promote community engagement, inclusion, leadership development, and student success.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should:

• Be a matriculated graduate student. Students enrolled in Counseling or Social Work,College Student Personnel (CSP), Higher Education Administration, or related programs are preferred. Non-matriculated students engaged in relevant graduate-level coursework may also be considered.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building…