Graduate Assistant Position Available In Jefferson, Mississippi

Graduate Assistant
Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Information Job Title Graduate Assistant
Employment Status Part Time .25
Department Residence Life
Job Summary The Graduate Assistant serves as an active and visible residence hall staff member that participates and facilitates student development, community development, leadership development, activity development, administration, policy enforcement, crisis management and staff development. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Candidates should possess strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with students, as well as have demonstrated experience and skills related to program development, student development and working with groups. Familiarity with residence hall systems and/or other education administration or management experience is strongly preferred. This requires up to 20 office hours per week in addition to evening and weekend work plus on-duty responsibilities. Essential Job Functions

• Supervises up to 6 undergraduate Resident Assistants and desk workers.
• Assists with the recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of undergraduate staff.
• Promote and implement training sessions and in-services as well as ongoing staff development initiatives
• Assist the RCC in developing and coordinating programs for their respective hall with advice and assistance from staff, students, and hall government
• Build community utilizing the community development plan and programming model set forth by the department.
• Responsible for interpreting and upholding the university’s rules and regulations through upholding the University/Residence Life Handbook in a proactive and educational manner.
• Oversee the administrative tasks related to inventory, damage, billing, maintenance, keys, fire safety, health & safety inspections and building security.
• Participate in monthly Residence Life professional development workshops/training Qualifications Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in a degree granting program at Alcorn State University and or have received a Bachelor’s degree and an understanding of Residence Life and Housing.

While in the position, the Graduate Assistant must maintain a 3.0 or better and may have no more than 15 hours total of external commitments including but not limited to outside employment, organization involvement, athletic team participation, internships, external internships, etc. Posted Salary Range 10.00 per hour
Physical Requirements Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas Sedentary Work

• Exerting 10 pounds Occasionally
  Light Work
• Exerting up to 20 pounds Occasionally
  Medium Work
• Exerting 20-50 pounds Not Required
  Heavy Work
• Exerting 50-100 pounds Not Required
  Very Heavy Work
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required
  Travel Posting Detail Information Posting Number Stdnt322P
  Number of Vacancies 10
  Location Lorman
  Position End Date (if temporary) 05/10/2026
  Open Date 06/11/2025
  Close Date Open Until Filled No
  EEO Statement Alcorn State University Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
  Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Advertising Summary