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Title
Student Leadership - Graduate Assistant
Position Type Graduate Assistant
Search Type External - minimum 7 days
Department 77R000 - University Housing
Division 5R1000 - Student Affairs
Position Location Richmond Campus
Driver Classification Non-Driver
Schedule Type Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week 20
Additional Schedule Details Some nights and weekends required for events.
Contact Person Jasmine Nettles
Hiring Timeline Interviews for all graduate positions available with Housing & Residence Life will take place during the week of February 2-6, 2026. All eligible candidates will be contacted via email.
Position Summary The Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership (GASL) will work out of the Housing and Residence Life office in the Whitlock Building, supporting student leadership development within the residential community. This GA will advise student leadership organizations, including the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), manage the resource room, assist with Student Staff Training & Development and Student Staff Management, support appreciation efforts for student staff, and coordinate the end-of-year banquet. The GASL reports directly to the Associate Director of Residence Life for Leadership, Recruitment, and Training.
Minimum Qualifications
Unconditional acceptance into a graduate degree program at Eastern Kentucky University
Enroll in at least nine (9) credit hours per semester in a graduate degree program
Maintain a 3.0 GPA in coursework leading toward the completion of graduate degree
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possess excellent computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Skills in multi-tasking and the availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Possess excellent administrative skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in student leadership roles, residence life, or student affairs.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Experience living in a residence hall or working with student organizations.
Job Duties
Work within an assigned focus area within Housing and Residence Life to provide support and development. - (Essential)
Perform and support other areas of Housing and Residence Life as assigned. - (Essential)
Attend various trainings and meetings as needed. - (Essential)
Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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Position Type Graduate Assistant
Search Type External - minimum 7 days
Department 77R000 - University Housing
Division 5R1000 - Student Affairs
Position Location Richmond Campus
Driver Classification Non-Driver
Schedule Type Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week 20
Additional Schedule Details Some nights and weekends required for events.
Contact Person Jasmine Nettles
Hiring Timeline Interviews for all graduate positions available with Housing & Residence Life will take place during the week of February 2-6, 2026. All eligible candidates will be contacted via email.
Position Summary The Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership (GASL) will work out of the Housing and Residence Life office in the Whitlock Building, supporting student leadership development within the residential community. This GA will advise student leadership organizations, including the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), manage the resource room, assist with Student Staff Training & Development and Student Staff Management, support appreciation efforts for student staff, and coordinate the end-of-year banquet. The GASL reports directly to the Associate Director of Residence Life for Leadership, Recruitment, and Training.
Minimum Qualifications
Unconditional acceptance into a graduate degree program at Eastern Kentucky University
Enroll in at least nine (9) credit hours per semester in a graduate degree program
Maintain a 3.0 GPA in coursework leading toward the completion of graduate degree
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possess excellent computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Skills in multi-tasking and the availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Possess excellent administrative skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in student leadership roles, residence life, or student affairs.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Experience living in a residence hall or working with student organizations.
Job Duties
Work within an assigned focus area within Housing and Residence Life to provide support and development. - (Essential)
Perform and support other areas of Housing and Residence Life as assigned. - (Essential)
Attend various trainings and meetings as needed. - (Essential)
Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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