Graduate Staff Applications for Academic Year 2026-2027 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.
2026-2027 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. ARCDs report to the Residential Community Director for their area.
2026-2027 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.
- ARCDs may 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, 6-12 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 5100 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 training sessions 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 Residential Experience meetings.
- ARCDs may serve on at least one departmental project team, 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 their own residential 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. The GRD does not supervise Resident Assistants, but is tasked to meet with residents if any issues arise and/or concerns need to be addressed, as well as utilize an engagement tracking tool.
- 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.
- Assess the needs and interests of residential students and create residential communities, interactions, and programs that are tailored to 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 contact with students, faculty, and staff partners across campus.
- Serve in a Supervisor On-Call rotation and provide direct response to student crises for 5100 undergraduate students outside of business hours. GRDs may have an increase in the number of on-call shifts during the academic year.
- Conduct educational interventions for student issues, which may include personal follow-up, wellness checks, student conduct meetings, conflict 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 training sessions 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 Residential Experience Meetings.
- Participate in weekly ILE staff meetings and weekly 1:1 meetings with the Assistant Director in Residence Life.
- Serve on at least one departmental project team, 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 and purchasing.
- 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. GRDs may also work with housekeeping staff and housing providers such as COCM to ensure work orders, custodial requests, and emergency maintenance issues are addressed.
- 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.
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ARCDs and GRDs must have obtained a bachelor's degree prior to the CWRU Fall 2026 academic semester
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ARCDs and GRDs must be enrolled in graduate courses as a part-time/full-time degree-seeking student, at either CWRU or a neighboring institution.
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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 2026
End date: May 2027
- ARCDs and GRDs are required to live in their assigned on-campus apartment during position dates.
- University meal plan and CaseCash are provided to assist with integration into the 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 and internet access.
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Ability to request that a partner/dependent live in their on-campus apartment as a Plus One.
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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