Title: Graduate Assistant, Housing & Residence Life Graduate Assistant for Housing Services

Employee Classification: GA

Pay Grade: GS 00

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

*Subdivision: *Housing Admin

Department: Student Life

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The start date for this position is July 28, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to arrive on campus and move into their assigned hall July 25 - 27, 2025. Candidates should be currently admitted to a graduate program at Eastern Michigan University.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Housing Services Manager, the Graduate Assistant(s) for Housing Services will primarily focus on behind-the-scenes departmental functions including operations/logistics, facilities, and key management.
• Logistic functions include opening and closing protocols, managing duty supplies, helping oversee front desk operations within our halls, and maintaining departmental equipment and contracts.
• Facilities functions include reviewing maintenance issues, tracking monthly fire drills, communicating with students, and community front desk walk-thru.
• This role supervises an undergraduate Office Manager who assists in supervising the administrative office front desk.
• Key management functions include providing access, record keeping, and developing key tracking protocols.
• The G.A.s in this role will have partnerships with Gilbane staff, physical plant staff, Environmental Health and Safety Staff, Parking, and EMU Police. 
• The Graduate Assistant(s) for Housing Services will also participate in the on-call duty rotation, other departmental duties, and annual programs which may include, but are not limited to, training, recruitment and selection, and other departmental initiatives and committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Applicants must be a full-time, degree-admitted graduate student at Eastern Michigan University enrolled in the Higher Education and Student Affairs, Management/Administration and related programs (Business Admin, Human Resource Management, Public Admin, Hotel and Restaurant Management) or a relatable major associated with the position is preferred.
• The successful candidate must be available for the position for the full academic year.

Special Instructions:

STIPEND & BENEFITS Stipend includes a tuition waiver for nine credit hours for both the fall and winter semesters, and an $8,000 academic year stipend. A furnished apartment or suite, meal plan during the term of employment. Summer employment & housing may also be available.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI264276666