Graduate Student Assistant - Residence

OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: Graduate Student Assistant - Residence Life LOCATION(S): St. Paul Campus PAY RATE: Stipend of $18,150

HOURS: Approximately 25 hours/week

Institution:

Founded in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is a private, Catholic, liberal arts university based in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. St. Thomas is one of the largest and oldest Catholic colleges or universities in the United States and is the largest private college or university in Minnesota. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 90 major and 60 minor fields of study and more than 60 graduate degree programs in seven academic divisions.

Its graduate programs lead to master’s, education specialist, juris doctorate, and doctoral degrees.

MISSION:

Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.

Department:

The Department of Residence Life, through intentional relationship building, provides an inclusive and supportive educational living environment where students develop the skills and knowledge to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. The Department is a team of diverse and uniquely experienced professional staff, graduate hall directors, and student leaders who collaborate, support, challenge, and have fun together.

This team approach extends to the larger division of Student Affairs and its partners, where collaborations are abundant with areas like Campus Life, Student Diversity & Inclusion Services, Student Center, Dean of Students, International Students & Scholars, Center for Well-Being, Career Development Center, Center for Student Achievement, and Center for the Common Good. Through Living Learning Communities, partnerships with faculty and academic affairs enhance the educational experience for residents.

Residence Life intentionally promotes student learning through implementation of the Tommie Advantage Co-Curriculum. Our Co-Curricular Educational Priority is: as a result of students’ experiences at the University of St. Thomas, students will become leaders who meaningfully advance the common good. The University of St. Thomas has a Two-Year On-Campus Living requirement, which we believe supports student learning, connection to other students, faculty, and staff, and a sense of belonging on campus.

Positions Available:

• Grace Hall Director
• Murray Hall Director
• Residential Connection Coordinator

• Hall Director Positions:
  • August 2, 2026 - May 31, 2027
  • Opportunities for summer employment in June and July may be available for additional pay
• Residential Connection Coordinator:
  • Preferred start date:
    June 8, 2026 (later start may be negotiated)
  • June 8, 2026 - August 1, 2026:
    Paid hourly
  • August 2, 2026 - May 31, 2027:
    Stipend

All positions require the graduate student to live on campus.

• Provide direction and leadership to community of first-year or second-year and upper division students
  • Intentionally create and direct an inclusive, just, equitable residential community experience
  • Promote student learning through implementation of the Tommie Advantage Co-Curriculum, focusing on the following learning goals:
    Self-Understanding, Connecting, Embracing Our Differences, Practicing Holistic Well-Being, and Acting Wisely
  • Provide meaningful individual attention to students
  • Respond to student concerns and behavioral situations
  • Select, educate, and supervise team of up to five undergraduate live-in Resident Advisors (RAs)
  • Advise Community Event Board
  • Manage and oversee general administration of community
• Serve in the on-call duty rotation for Residence Life
• Serve on department-wide committees
• Assist with various departmental and divisional initiatives

• Provide direction and support for residential events and connection opportunities
  • Select, educate, and supervise team of up to eight undergraduate Residential Connection Interns
  • Provide direction and support for residential events and connection opportunities
  • Pro…