Graduate Assistant

Eligibility
Compensation
Training
Application
Additional Information

The Graduate Assistant (GA) is a 20-hour per week, live-in position responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Residence Life with the coordination of recruiting, selection, and training of almost 200 paraprofessionals serving the residential community. Additionally, the GA will assist the Associate Director in monitoring and developing programming opportunities for the residence hall staff members.

Applications are due Monday, March 19, 2012.
Interviews for select candidates will take place from Monday, March 26 - Friday, March 30, 2012.
Decisions will be made and communicated to applicants by Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Eligibility

All applicants for the Graduate Assistant positions with Residence Life & Housing at Emory University must have received a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college and must be enrolled as a full-time student in an Emory graduate program while employed.

Preference for GA positions will be given to applicants with experience as a RA and/or with a Residence Hall Association (RHA). Other undergraduate experience or involvement with programming and student groups may be sufficient.

Compensation

Currently, the compensation and benefits package for the Graduate Assistant position includes the following:

Salary of $7,000 (11-month contract)
Furnished, air-conditioned on-campus apartment within an assigned residence hall. (All utilities, local telephone, cable and internet service are provided.)
Vacation time of two weeks during the winter break holiday period

Training

All candidates who are selected for the GA position are required to attend and assist with fall staff training prior to the opening of school in August. This year's training is from Wednesday, August 1, 2012 through Monday, August 24, 2012. GAs may move into their apartment as early as June 1.

Application

Please submit the following to apply:

A completed application form (Download here)
A resume and cover letter
Two completed letters of reference
An official undergraduate or graduate transcript

Complete applications can be sent to the address below; however, due to delays in campus mail, persons mailing their applications are urged to do so early to ensure delivery. Additionally, applications can be brought to Alabama Hall and left with the receptionist or submitted electronically to Kayla Hamilton at kayla.hamilton@emory.edu.

We are sorry, but we will not accept faxed applications. You will receive notification once we receive your completed application.

Additional Information

For additional information please contact:

Kayla Hamilton, Associate Director of Residence Life
Office of Residence Life & Housing
Emory University
DUC/Drawer B Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: (404) 727-7631 Fax: (404) 727-4774
http://www.emory.edu/HOUSING