Thank you for your interest in the Hall Director and Graduate
Assistant positions here at UD!
Priority deadline for 2012-2013 positions is February 1, 2012.
We believe our positions are among the most exciting, challenging and rewarding leadership experiences on campus that will allow you to learn many new skills and apply the knowledge
and experiences from your academic program into practice.
Every year, we seek dynamic individuals to fill the following graduate positions:
Hall Director
Please review the Job Description and Conditions of Employment for specific information.
We have 32 HD positions with approximately 50% turnover each year due to graduation.
Responsibilities:
Hall Directors interact frequently with students through co-advising student groups, responding to student conflicts or behavioral concerns, and helping with a variety of college adjustment issues. HDs play a critical role in creating vibrant living-learning environments; responsible for 200+ students, supervision of 5-10 RAs, and oversight of building administration. Successful candidates must have a desire to actively engage with students; be capable of implementing program plans to connect students to University resources and develop strong communities; be able to self-reflect; be able to respond effectively to a wide variety of situations; and lead creative, effective teams.
Remuneration:
Minimum stipend of $11,631, furnished apartment (including utilities/local phone/cable), tuition for fall & spring semesters and discounted parking.
Graduate Assistant for
Community Engagement
Please review the Job Description and Conditions of Employment for specific information.
Responsibilities:
The Graduate Assistant for Community Engagement works with students and staff to create positive residence hall environments and to promote an understanding of rights, responsibilities, and opportunities in the residential community. This includes providing support to RA and HD staff as they communicate community expectations such as Residence Hall Regulations and the Code of Conduct; training and coaching to staff around student conduct issues; as well as developing community engagement initiatives on topics such as environmental sustainability, alcohol and other drugs, decision making, conflict resolution, and campus safety issues. Through interaction, intervention and initiatives, the GA will assist in empowering students to be positive community members, encouraging them to be strong engaged leaders and good neighbors. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Residence Life for Student Conduct and Departmental Operations and general project direction of the Assistant/Associate Director staff, the GA performs specific tasks that will vary based on current national and campus trends, the needs of UD students and Residence Life, as well as the unique qualifications and interests of the Graduate Assistant.
Remuneration:
Minimum stipend of $11,631, furnished apartment (including utilities/local phone/cable), tuition for fall & spring semesters and discounted parking.
Academic programs our staff members have pursued:
To apply for a graduate assistantship, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references. We look forward to your application! If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ivet Ziegelbauer
Assistant Director, Staff Selection and Training
Office of Residence Life
University of Delaware
5 Courtney Street
Newark, DE 19716
302-831-2814
ivetz@udel.edu
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