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Graduate Assistantships

As a Graduate Assistant in the Department of University Housing, you will have the opportunity to develop strong personal and professional skills by gaining experience beyond what a structured classroom can provide. You will be responsible for maintaining good relationships among the residents in your hall, Housing administrators, and personnel outside the Department of University Housing. You will also be instrumental in planning and implementing programming in your community. The Department of University Housing seeks candidates with previous residence hall staff experience and/or student government leadership, counseling experience, group work or human relations training.

Qualified individuals must be enrolled in a master or doctoral program at the University of Georgia . The positions are part-time and the minimum salary for the 2008-2009 academic year is $10,134 for nine months. The half time positions are presently salaried on a pro-rated basis. Graduate Assistants also receive:

•  Tuition waiver (student fees and parking are not included)*

•  Furnished, air-conditioned on-campus apartment within an assigned residence hall (all utilities, local telephone, cable and internet service are provided)

•  On-campus meal plan through University Food Services

•  Health Insurance option (student pays for insurance plan)

*Students enrolled in professional schools (pharmacy, law, or veterinary medicine) may not be eligible for the tuition waiver.

Preference will be given to candidates who are available for an academic year (July through May) work assignment.  A limited number of summer positions are available with assignment priority given to experienced returning staff.

How to apply

In order to apply for an assistantship with the Department of University Housing candidates MUST complete the following steps:

STEP #1 - Complete a graduate assistantship application through the Division of Student Affairs. This can be done by clicking here.

STEP #2 - Complete a Department of University Housing graduate assistantship application. This can be done by clicking here.

Please note: The above two steps must be completed in order to be considered for a position with the Department of University Housing.

Selected candidates are asked to visit campus for a day and a half interview, which will take place in February 2009. Due to the high number of applicants, we unfortunately are not able to offer all applicants an interview. If you have any questions about your application, please contact Heather Rush at (706) 542-8191 or hrush@uga.edu.

The deadline to submit your completed applications for the 2008-2009 academic year was January 3, 2008. We will begin recruiting for the 2009-2010 academic year in October 2008. Please check back at that time for complete information and instructions on the online application process.

Late applications are accepted and will be reviewed as vacancies occur once our selection process is complete. Please note that the Graduate School does not allow students to hold Graduate Assistantships if they are admitted provisionally. Notification letters are sent around the middle of March.

If you have any questions about graduate assistant positions within the Department of University Housing at UGA, please contact:

Heather L. Rush
Coordinator of Staff Development & Judicial Programs
hrush@uga.edu
Phone: (706) 542-8191

Additional Information

Here are some web sites that you may find helpful as you consider making a transition to UGA and Athens, Georgia.


University of Georgia
Visiting UGA

Working at UGA

UGA Campus Life

UGA Campus Maps

UGA Student Health Center

UGA Campus Calendar

UGA Campus Virtual Tour

Athens, Georgia
Moving to and living in Athens, GA

Current weather conditions in Athens, Georgia

General
Thinking about using a moving company to help you move to Athens? Be sure to check out the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's "Protect Your Move" web site, located here. This site provides valuable information, answers and other resources you may need as you plan and execute your move.

"Working with the Department of University Housing has provided me with hands on experience, the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive and nurturing environment. Having the opportunity to work with the amazing staff and students has really made my experience at UGA enjoyable and fulfilling."

Jeff Tate
Graduate Resident
(At far left, shown with his staff)

"I love working in Housing at UGA because I have a supportive and fun network of professional and graduate staff members that enable me to work with the diversity of a large institution and the familiarity of a close knit department. My staff members and students have helped me grow in the the field of student affairs and as a person. I will never forget all that I have learned through my experience with University Housing."

Reeba Monachan
Graduate Resident

"The Department of University Housing has not only given me a chance to work with a great team of student and professional
staff while completing my graduate degree, but has also provided me with opportunities for unexpected growth and development
that can only come through the invaluable experience of mentoring and being mentored by amazing people."

Becky Benjamin
Graduate Resident