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Assistant Hall/Community Director

This is a live-in graduate assistantship position responsible for assisting their supervisor with management of a 500-bed residence hall or a portion of an apartment community. Responsibilities include student staff supervision (resident assistants, front desk staff, or Family Resource Center student staff), counseling, roommate negotiation, programming, discipline, and community development. On call responsibilities shared for approximately 3,500 on-campus students. University Housing currently employs nine Assistant Hall/Community Directors.

Bachelor’s degree required and admission to a SIUE graduate program. Housing/Residence Life experience strongly preferred.

This is a 50% appointment; 10-month contract with possibility of summer employment. Possibility of renewal based on positive performance.

Graduate Assistants currently receive a $846/month stipend, tuition waiver, 2-bedroom furnished/carpeted apartment, and a meal plan.

To apply for positions for the 2008-2009 academic year:

The preferred deadline for applications is March 3, 2008.  Review of applications will begin immediately.  Applications will be accepted until all positions have been filled.  To apply, please submit a letter of application, resume, and three current letters of recommendation to:

     Kathleen Gardner, Associate Director of Residence Life
     University Housing
     Campus Box 1254
     Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
     Edwardsville, IL  62026-1254

Or e-mail your materials to kagardn@siue.edu

For more information about the position, please review these materials:

Information About the Position

Information About University Housing

Information About SIUE

Graduate Assistant Position Description Letter from the Director Why Should I Choose SIUE?
Graduate Assistant Benefits About University Housing Our Staff Say it Best
Graduate Assistant Agreement of Principles Overview of Housing Communities
What Will I Learn in the Position? University Housing Org Chart
FAQ About the Graduate Assistant Position Residence Life Alcohol Policy
Anticipated Position Vacancies for 2008-2009 Residence Life Dress Policy

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