Graduate Staff Applications for Academic Year 2025-2026 are NOW OPEN!
Check out the information below that overviews our upcoming positions. For questions, please contact us at gssd@case.edu.
Both of our graduate student staff positions provide a unique opportunity to live within a residential community, engage with the broader campus, and gain invaluable experience supporting a residential student population.
2025-2026 Position Overview
The Assistant Residential Community Director (ARCD) is a 10-month live-in position that supports the creation and facilitation of an integrated residential learning environment that moves students toward achieving the goals of the undergraduate experience, working through the mission and goals of the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs. This embedded position works with their Residential Community Director (RCD) supervisor to provide comprehensive leadership and support for a community of 230-700 students. Immersed in the student community, the ARCD and RCD actively manage the learning experience at both the community and individual level, monitoring and supporting students' holistic academic, social, and personal development throughout their transition to CWRU, their time on campus, and through graduation.
2025-2026 Position Overview
The Graduate Resident Director (GRD) is a 10-month live-in position that supports the creation and facilitation of an integrated residential learning environment that moves students toward achieving the goals of the undergraduate experience, working through the mission and goals of both the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs. Immersed in the student community, the GRD helps manage the learning experience at both the community and individual level, monitoring and supporting students' holistic academic, social, and personal development throughout their Case Western Reserve University experience. GRDs report directly to an Assistant Director of Residence Life for the Independent Living Experience.
Community Leadership
- Provide comprehensive leadership and support for a community of 230-700 students. Immersed in the student community, the ARCD acts as a resource and point of contact for students, monitoring and supporting their holistic academic, social, and personal development.
- Serve as the primary Advisor for the Community Council (Residence Hall student organization), providing guidance and support in recruitment, programming, advocacy, leadership development, individual mentorship, meeting attendance and budget management.
- Help direct the Community Leadership Team, consisting of the RCD, ARCD, 6-14 undergraduate Resident Assistants, and Community Council, in establishing programs, initiatives, projects, and procedures that create the academic and residential experience.
Team Supervision & Leadership
- Provide leadership and support to the Residential Community Team, consisting of the RCD, ARCD, and 6-12 undergraduate Resident Assistants. Support the RCD in planning and facilitating weekly team meetings and ongoing opportunities for individual and team development.
- Directly supervise 2-6 Resident Assistants, Indirectly supervise 4-6 resident assistants facilitating developmental 1:1 meetings, supporting programming and community development efforts, and providing ongoing feedback/evaluations for supervisees.
Crisis Management & Student Support
- Maintain, manage, and execute a system of intervention and referral to support the health, wellness, and safety of residential students through personal contacts with students and faculty and staff partners across campus. Serve in a Supervisor On Call rotation and provide direct response to student crises for 4000 undergraduate students outside of business hours.
- Conduct educational interventions for student issues, which may include personal follow up, wellness checks, student conduct, mediation, and other means of student support.
Department Support & Leadership
- Assist with planning, presenting, and implementing departmental paraprofessional training of Resident Assistants, including Fall Training, Spring Training, In-services, and other trainings as determined by the RA Training committee.
- Support and participate in the Residence Life recruitment and selection processes for professional, graduate, and undergraduate team members.
- Participate in Residence Life and Experience Meetings.
- Serve on at least one departmental committee, with the option to serve on more based on team needs and ARCD interests.
Facilities Management/Administration
- Assist the RCD with Residence Life administrative processes, including but not limited to, residential community budget management, and program tracking, purchasing, and support for RAs.
- Assist the RCD with Facilities and University Housing administrative processes, including but not limited to, room assignments, hall opening and closings, health and safety inspections, and room changes.
- Maintain availability to team and residents, including posted office hours in the residential community.
Community Leadership and Community Building
- Provide comprehensive leadership and support for a community of 230-700 students. Immersed in the student community, the GRD acts as a resource and point of contact for students, monitoring and supporting their holistic academic, social, and personal development.
- Help direct the Community Leadership Team, consisting of the Assistant Director and GRDs in establishing programs, initiatives, projects, and procedures that create the academic and residential experience for the Independent Living Experience.
Crisis Management & Student Support
- Maintain, manage, and execute a system of intervention and referral to support the health, wellness, and safety of residential students through personal contacts with students and faculty and staff partners across campus. Serve in a Supervisor On Call rotation and provide direct response to student crises for 4000 undergraduate students outside of business hours.
- Conduct educational interventions for student issues, which may include personal follow up, wellness checks, student conduct, mediation, and other means of student support.
Departmental Support & Leadership
- Assist with planning, presenting, and implementing departmental paraprofessional training of Resident Assistants, including Fall Training, Spring Training, In-services, and other trainings as determined by the Resident Assistant Selection and Development team.
- Support and participate in the Residence Life recruitment and selection processes for professional, graduate, and undergraduate team members.
- Participate in Residence Life and Experience Meetings.
- Serve on at least one departmental committee, with the option to serve on more based on team needs and GRD interests.
Facilities Management/Administration
- Assist the Assistant Director with Residence Life administrative processes, including but not limited to, residential community budget management, and program tracking, purchasing, and support for RAs.
- Assist the Assistant Director with Facilities and University Housing administrative processes, including but not limited to, room assignments, hall opening and closings, health and safety inspections, and room changes.
- Maintain availability to team and residents, including posted office hours in the residential community.
To have a completed application, an applicant must submit the online application via CampusGroups (submission includes a cover letter and resume) and have two references submit recommendations. Submission boxes for cover letters and resumes are built within the application.
Applicants are responsible for sharing the recommendation form link with their two references.
Please note: candidates applying through Kent State University's HIED GA Days do not need to submit an application or recommendations.
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ARCDs and GRDs must have obtained a bachelor's degree prior to the CWRU Fall 2025 academic semester
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ARCDs and GRDs must be enrolled in graduate courses as a part-time/full-time degree-seeking student.
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ARCDs and GRDs must be available to work 20 hours per week, with at least 10 hours of availability between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday
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ARCDs and GRDs must limit outside employment to graduate assistantships, part-time work, or other activities to less than 20 hours per week, excluding academic recesses. Note: International students are ineligible to hold assistantships or other outside employment.
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Applicants must be available to work the complete term of the position dates. If your graduate program conflicts with the position dates, please notify the selection committee in writing at GSSD@case.edu.
Start date: July 2025
End date: May 2026
Housing Requirement
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Furnished on-campus apartment during position dates
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University meal plan to assist with integration into community
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$14,500.00 stipend paid over the course of 10-months ($300 merit increase per year of service)
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Technology Amenities: network access and internet TV
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Ability to request that a partner/dependent live in on-campus apartment
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Ability to request for a pet to live in the on-campus apartment. This includes small caged animals, cats, and dogs
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Library access through OHIO Link or CWRU graduate student status
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Access to CWRU Athletic Facilities, including Veale Athletic Center and Wyant Athletic Center
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Parking available on campus, ARCDs are responsible for paying for their individual parking pass
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Professional development funds available to ARCDs by request through Office of Residence Life
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On-campus professional development opportunities (practicums, department, division, etc.)
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Individual membership in NEOHO and organizational membership in ACUHO-I