Graduate Assist. Residential Director

About Augustana College

Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships - the guiding priorities of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan (2024-29). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands‑on learning and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

The college’s scenic, wooded campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad‑Cities metro area (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River, about a 3‑hour drive from Chicago. At Augustana, we seek innovative and student‑centered professionals who are excited to contribute to our strategic goals of empowering students through engaged learning, leadership development and real‑world experiences.

Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more.

Graduate Assistant Resident Director (Revised: January 2026)

Graduate Assistant Part time, 10 month schedule

Area Coordinator

The Resident Director (RD) position is a part‑time live‑in Graduate Assistantship which reports to a full‑time Area Coordinator. Resident Directors are expected to utilize their on‑campus apartment as their primary residence during the time of employment. As live‑in staff, RDs must be role models for the students on campus and are held to a high standard of ethical conduct. All academic work will be completed through an agreement with Western Illinois University.

The position is contingent upon full, regular acceptance into a College Student Personnel Masters degree program and successful completion of all employment requirements at Western Illinois University. The Graduate Assistant position includes a monthly stipend plus a tuition waiver. All course work will be completed online. The successful candidate will be responsible for books and additional course fees. The Graduate Assistant position will be an annual 10‑month commitment (August 1 - May 31) over two academic years.

For more information on Western Illinois University and its graduate degree programs along with the admission process, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

• Supervise a student staff of Community Advisors (CAs) within your assigned residence halls.
• Serve in the on‑call duty rotation with responsibility for 24/7 response approximately once every five weeks. Respond to calls and involve others as necessary for appropriate response to emergency situations.
• Serve as an adjudicating officer for policy violations for students residing in the residence hall.
• Track and manage all student keys for assigned residence halls.
• Participate in Residential Life Staff meetings and Dean of Students meetings.
• Co‑facilitate a weekly student staff meeting with Area Coordinator and bi‑weekly one‑on‑one meetings with CAs.
• Participate in opening and closing duties for residential life.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Prior Residential Life or similar leadership experience strongly preferred. Acceptance into the WIU CSP Master’s degree program is also required.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a frequent basis. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for intermittently long periods of time. Must be able to use a computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.

As key personnel overseeing student concerns, this position requires residence on campus in a designated housing unit. This position requires the ability and willingness to model the mission and high standard of behavior of Augustana College.

Compensation includes a partially furnished apartment, $1,000.00 meal plan, a reserved parking space, stipend payment of $1,224 per month, and tuition costs for the CSP Master’s degree at WIU.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references online. Those applying by 4/15/26 will be given priority consideration.