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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu04935P

Home Org Name

Housing (Orgn: 111520)

Division Name

Student Affairs

Position Title

Graduate Area Coordinator - Housing

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Area Coordinator (GAC ) is a graduate student staff position within Auburn University Housing. It is a live-on position that requires theGAC to reside in their area of responsibility. It is the primary role of theGAC to supervise, develop, and direct the staff under their responsibility. The number of staff under the GAC’s supervision and the number of residents living in the hall(s) will vary by area. TheGAC is provided with an office and will work 20 hours per week including some evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a 12-month position with start and end dates in May or July. TheGAC reports directly to an Area Coordinator and indirectly to the Assistant Director of Residence Life.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Graduate Area Coordinator is paid $23,000 annually for 20 hours per week if they are a Master’s student. If they are a Ph.D. student, they will be paid $27,000 annually for 20 hours per week. In addition, GACs receive a fully furnished on-campus apartment, with all utilities including internet access. Auburn University Housing will administer a graduate tuition waiver that covers the cost of both in-state and out-of-state tuition. Fees, including student and distance education fees, are not covered as part of the tuition waiver. Distance education fees will only be covered if the course is required by the student’s degree program and there is no on-campus option for the class.

Please see the Graduate School website for more information about this program underGuidelines for Graduate Tuition Fellowships (https://graduate.auburn.edu/current-students/guidelines-for-graduate-tuition-fellowships/) .

Appointments are for one year only with the option to reapply. GACs may only work up to three consecutive years.

Essential Functions

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The percentage of time devoted to each area may vary from time to time. Duties and assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the Area Coordinator and/or the Assistant Director.

Staff Supervision, Development, and Selection

+ Develop a team of RAs by coordinating and leading weekly staff meetings and regular one-on- one meetings with RAs.

+ Review all staff reports and respond appropriately.

+ Assist in managing the area office and ensuring that all desk shifts are appropriately staffed.

+ Network and communicate with supervisors, colleagues, student staff, support staff, and students.

+ Facilitate educational workshops for staff at RA spring training, fall training, and/or in- service trainings.

+ Under the direction of the Assistant Director, assist with student staff selection, training, and the evaluation of Resident Assistants (RAs).

+ Serve as an appropriate role model by abiding by University andAUH policies/rules and regulations, while balancing academic, professional, work, and personal life obligations.

Administrative Responsibilities

+ Attend and participate in weeklyGAC meetings.

+ Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor.

+ Facilitate the opening and closing of halls each semester and university breaks.

+ Maintain frequent contact with supervisors and department members, responding in a timely manner and proactively seeking input.

+ Assist in the facilitation of room changes and other operational functions.

Safety, Emergency Response, and Student Conduct

+ Serve in a 24-7 on-call rotation for hall staff and submit daily duty logs according to protocol approximately every eight weeks.

+ Respond, in coordination with professional Housing staff members, to incidents in residence halls.

+ Listen to personal concerns of staff and students and act as a referral agent to appropriate resources.

+ Conduct well-being checks with residents during and after their involvement in incidents.

+ Participate in and facilitate fire drills as directed each semester.

+ Monitor and respond to safety and security concerns in the residence halls.

+ Address student and parent concerns and resolve them in a satisfactory manner.

+ Communicate all information to direct supervisor and others, as appropriate.

+ As directed by supervisors, follow-up with residents concerning policy violations or other concerns.

+ Facilitate Residential Education Seminars.

Student/Community Development

+ Provide active leadership in developing a sense of community within the hall(s) and area.

+ Monitor the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community activities, bulletin boards, and other RA initiatives.

+ Serve as a resource to individual staff members and students.

+ Advocate for various groups of students and personnel.

+ Manage a community development budget, purchase supplies within Purchasing Card guidelines, and submit accurate purchase summaries and accompanying paperwork.

+ Adjudicate conduct cases for behavior management in assigned area.

Pre-professional and Career Development

+ Participate in department wide professional development activities.

+ Attend and participate in monthly in-service trainings.

+ Serve on at least one departmental committee.

Why Work at Auburn?

+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

+ **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

+ Current Auburn University graduate student

Expectations:

+ Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

+ Must be able to work effectively with a variety of university students.

+ Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, financial management skills, maturity, and sound judgment.

+ Show evidence of leadership skills and ability to supervise people.

+ GACs must have prior approval from supervisor if/when internships or practicums are scheduled as part of an academic program.

+ GACs must submit to and pass a background check.

+ GACs are not permitted to be employed elsewhere on or off-campus.

Educational Requirements

TheGAC must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Auburn University (Auburn, AL) at the time of employment. TheGAC may not take more than 9 credit hours per semester. GACs do not have to be enrolled in academic classes in order to work during the summer semester, as long as they are eligible for employment through Temporary Employment Services (TES ).

Eligibility Requirements

Due to training requirements and resident move-in, GACs begin working approximately one month before classes start in the fall semester. To be considered for aGAC position, you must either be enrolled in the summer semester, or be eligible for employment through Temporary Employment Services (TES ). International students are eligible to hold on-campus student employment positions per the terms of their visa. International students should be aware of their visa status to ensure compliance. For questions regarding visa terms and/or work restrictions please contact theOffice of International Programs (https://www.auburn.edu/academic/international/) at (334) 844-5001 or email [email protected].

Preferred Qualifications

+ Preference will be given to candidates who have residence hall leadership experience and/or who are pursuing a graduate degree in higher education, counseling, psychology, or education.

Pay Rate

$1,916.67/monthly $23,000.00/annually

Work Hours

20

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

12/19/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57549

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter