Housing and Residence Life
Position as a Graduate Assistant
GRADUATE ASSISTANT (GA) JOB SUMMARY:
GA's are graduate student staff members of the Department of Housing and Residence Life (HRL) who live in and provide leadership for a university community. To qualify for this position, you must be accepted as a full-time graduate student in one of the University's academic programs (Higher & Adult Education program or Counseling program preferred) and have residence hall and/or undergraduate leadership experience. We have four (4) Graduate Assistant positions available in our department on the main campus and one (1) on the Lambuth Campus:
- Student Conduct*
- Leadership Development
- International Student Services*
- Residential Curriculum
- Student Engagement (Lambuth)
GA responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Live in and provide leadership for a university community
- Serve as a housing and residence life-level hearing officer for lower-level conduct
- Encourage an environment that supports the respect and dignity of individuals
- Engage in quality administrative practices to support departmental functions
- Serve on an on-call duty rotation and effectively assist in the management of crises per established protocols
- Serve on departmental committees and task forces
- Work 20 hours per week, including occasional nights; Additional hours may be required during peak times (opening, closing, training)
- Be considered essential university personnel
- Other Duties as assigned
*We are currently seeking a Student Conduct GA and International Student Services GA on the main campus*
MORE INFO:
Graduate Assistant Recruitment Guide
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Applications Open: Monday, December 01, 2025
Applications Close: Friday, February 06, 2026
TESTIMONIALS:
"Thank you for the incredible opportunity to work as a GA with Housing and Residence
Life. It wasn't always easy, but I truly believe that the best growth comes from being
challenged...Looking back, I'm grateful for every part of it. I became a better communicator,
learned to juggle multiple priorities, and was encouraged to always stay curious and
keep learning. HRL felt like a home away from home, and I made friendships that I
know will last a lifetime. I'll always appreciate the life lessons and welcoming community!"
Mahima Sureka
International Student Services GA
January 2024 - May 2024
"My time as a GA was transformative in many ways. It helped shape both my professional skills and my understanding of conduct work in higher education. This role gave me the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while also providing the space to step up and lead in meaningful ways. Working in HRL showed me that supporting students effectlively truly takes a village with collaboration across departments, shared expertise, and collective commitment to student success.
What I valued most was the culture of mutual respect and support within our team.
Everyone was willing to be there for each other, and, most importantly, for our students.
I genuinely appreciated how we took time to celebrate each other from birthdays and
'Quotes of the Week' in the breakroom to award ceremonies recognizing the hard work
and dedication we all brought to our roles daily. These moments fostered a sense of
community that made the challenging work more rewarding."
Johnpaul Anamege
Student Conduct GA
August 2022 - July 2024
CONTACT US:
MAIN CAMPUS
Phone: 901.678.2295 | Email: recruitreslife@memphis.edu
LAMBUTH CAMPUS
Email: Grant Ross - gross1@memphis.edu
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