Graduate Assistant : Resident Director - Center Pointe Suites; Beg Fall

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Housing:
Resident Director - Center Pointe Suites (Beg Fall 2026)

Location: UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 294303

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia, a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta.

Serving approximately 16,000+ students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. UWG is recognized by various ranking publications and partners for its institutional commitments and programs. UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University s mission and contribute to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

The responsibilities for this position include the following:

Leadership & Supervision (40%)

• Lead students by role modeling involvement in the residential and campus communities.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate 5-16 Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Assist with the selection, training, and recognition of student staff.
• Coordinate the implementation of needs-based programming.
• Provide proactive educational interventions to minimize behavioral issues.
• Advise the hall council in the assigned building.
• Support and encourage involvement with the Residence Hall Association (RHA).

Crisis Response & Student Conduct (30%)

• Advise and refer students on matters of personal, social, and academic concern.
• Medi a te student conflicts.
• Ensure documentation of student policy violations.
• Adjudicate conduct violations.
• Carry out crisis response plans as situations arise.
• Participate in the rotating weekly on-call duty model.

Operational Support (30%)

• Support and implement the mission, vision, and goals of the University, SAEM division, and HRL department.
• Report student issues through appropriate channels in a timely manner.
• Administer operational and facilities functions of the residence hall.
• Coordinate opening, closing, and break coverage of the residence hall.
• Serve on at least one committee or project each semester.
• Assist with major department events such as training, selection, room sign-up, and large-scale programming.

To be considered for a graduate assistantship at the University of West Georgia (UWG), applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program e:
  Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.
• Strong time management skills to allow successful autonomous work.
• Flexibility to adjust and change schedules to match department or job priorities.
• Drive to improve the residential experience.

• Eagerness to learn skills outside the specific graduate role, such as learning the facilities side of the Housing department.
• Experience with Housing and Residence Life as a student assistant, involvement with Residence Hall Association (RHA), or involvement in National Residence Hall Honorary.
• Valid Driver s License.

• A monthly stipend of $1000.00 per month.
• A tuition waiver, reducing graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees while employed in the assistantship.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• One Letter of Recommendation
• UWG Graduate School Acceptance Letter/Email

• Staff is often assisting with inside and outside events and assisting with the physical labor of the setup and tear down of events.

For questions or further information about this position, please contact Jamir Wright at jewright, Margaret Hartley at mhartley, or Rebecca Skumatz at rskumatz.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the USG policy manual.

Freedom of Expression is stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. Details are available online in the USG policy manual.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and…