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Graduate Assistant - Assistant Area Coordinator

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Position Title Graduate Assistant - Assistant Area Coordinator Description of GA Assignment GA: Exempt - The department will assign you specific duties. Job Description Summary

Assistant Area Coordinators (AAC)

Marshall University's Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking candidates who are outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a live-on, 20 hour a week graduate assistantship responsible for joint supervision of a campus residence hall community. Assistant Area Coordinators are responsible for assisting professional Area Coordinators with daily management of the residence halls.

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervision and Staff Development

Oversee a residential community composed of 250-450 freshmen and upper-class students

Assist in the supervision of 16-28 Resident Advisors

Assist in implantation of a residential curriculum

Participate in all staff training and selection processes

Student and Community Development

Opportunities to advise housing student leadership organizations

Assist in the implementation of residential curriculum

Handle roommate meditations

Serve as hearing officer for judicial cases

Assist in campus-wide academic initiatives

Plan and implement community and campus initiatives

Coordinate staff developmental efforts

Administrative Tasks

Maintain 15 weekly office hours (4 of which must occur after 5pm) and a high degree of availability and visibility

Maintain all student records in conjunction with Area Coordinator

Participate in on-call duty rotation

Respond to campus crisis

Assist in creating building reports

Attend weekly staff meetings

Assist in opening and closing of residential communities

Tracking areas of the budget for their assigned community

Department Efforts

Assist in strategic planning

Participate in the organization of at least one departmental program initiative

Other duties as assigned

Department Housing Auxiliary - MU5400 Location MU - Marshall University Semester Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Semester Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

One year in a residential setting is preferred.

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

One to two years experience in a residence hall setting or equivalent

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU2984GA Open Date 02/13/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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Huntington, WV 25755

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