Graduate Resident Director: Chapman Grand

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Resident Director (GRD) is a live-in graduate assistant position within the Office of Residence Life and First Year Experience. Under the supervision of an Area Coordinator, the GRD supports the daily operations of a residential community, supervises undergraduate student staff, responds to student concerns and crises, facilitates student conduct processes, and contributes to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging living-learning environment. This position provides valuable hands-on experience in student affairs, leadership development, residence life administration, and student support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Current enrollment in a Master’s or Ph.D. program.
Ability to live in a campus-provided apartment for the duration of the academic year.

Responsibilities

Co-supervise, train, evaluate, and support a team of 4–5 Resident Advisors.
Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings and staff meetings with Resident Advisors.
Assist with student staff recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
Participate in an on-call duty rotation and respond to student emergencies, crises, and policy violations.
Manage student conduct processes, including administrative hearings and conduct documentation.
Provide support, referrals, and guidance to students regarding personal, academic, and community concerns.
Assist with occupancy management, room assignments, check-ins, check-outs, and building operations.
Conduct health and safety inspections and follow up on facilities concerns.
Maintain regular office hours and collaborate with campus partners to support student success.
Develop educational initiatives and community-building opportunities that promote student development and engagement.
Complete reports, maintain accurate records, and support departmental projects as assigned.