Graduate Student Worker, Graduate Resident Coordinator

Job Description:

Graduate Resident Coordinator Job Description 2025-2026

Office of Residence Life Department:

At Fairfield University, education within the residence halls, townhouses, and apartments occur in the context of the Jesuit philosophy which recognizes the vital need to develop the whole person. While it is the goal to provide a safe, comfortable and efficiently run residence system, our primary efforts will be directed to the well-being of the student.

Fairfield University is committed to providing residential communities that effectively integrate classroom learning experiences and personal reflection into the residential environment.  During the four years of residential experience, all students have the opportunity to engage in living and learning housing options. The Residence Life staff member is an integral team member in organizing and implementing living and learning programs within our communities working along side with our Jesuits, student leaders, faculty members, student development staff, and campus ministers.

Fairfield University is a residential community with about 87% of undergraduate’s students living on campus. Students are housed in the community by class year in a variety of housing options: six traditional residence halls, three suite-style residence halls, three apartment buildings, and one townhouse complex. We also oversee our beach community where traditionally 400 of our senior students live.

Position:

The Graduate Resident Coordinator (GRC) is a graduate student serving in a part-time live-in position in the Office of Residence Life from August 1st through May 31st. This position is designed for graduate students studying the field of Student Life or related field and is interested in gaining leadership experience in the Office of Residence Life at Fairfield University. The Graduate Resident Coordinator is an integral team member in organizing and implementing living and learning programs within our residential communities working alongside the Area Coordinator, student leaders, faculty members and campus ministers. Responsibilities of the Graduate Coordinator include support and development of student engagement, cultivating relationships with the students residing in the area assigned, and supervision of the resident assistants in their assigned area in alignment with implementing the Jesuit and Catholic mission of the University.

Qualifications:

Must have an undergraduate degree and be pursuing a master’s degree, 2nd degree and/or post graduate certificate. Previous residence life experience or other related experiences are preferred. Particular emphasis will be placed on candidates who have experience and demonstrated the ability to facilitate, supervise and cultivate teams of student leaders.

Compensation: One bedroom apartment, shared apartment with single bedrooms or efficiency and 19 hours ($18/hour) pay per week.

Duration of Employment: August 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026

All GRC Positions

Assist with development and advising of community building programs within their residential community including the (Inter-)Residence Hall Association and Living and Learning Communities.

• Serve as a mentor and positive role model for our students by living out the Jesuit mission of Fairfield University
• Participate in the spiritual and religious formation of students through collaborative work with the staff and (Inter-)Residential Hall Association members.
• Assists with advising and training of the (Inter-) Residential Hall Association (RHA) within their community including attending all meetings, programs, and training sessions.
• Assists all (Inter-)RHA programming that complements our programming vision statement that occurs within their communities.
• Plans and Implements late-night weekend programming with staff

Communication

• Respond to all emails and phone calls (office and personal) within 24-48 hours 
• Check Dropbox and GroupMe regularly for important communications

Required Professional Development 

• Attend weekly staff meetings (every Tuesday from 10:00 am-12:00pm); monthly meetings; weekly one and one meetings with direct supervisor; performance reviews (once a semester performance)

Participate in on Call-Duty rotation

• During the first semester: shadow an Area Coordinator one Friday or Saturday night their first semester; participate in duty during a large scale event (Pres Ball, Concert, Halloween, etc.)
• During the second semester and beyond:  GRCs returning to the position will be required to choose at least two “back up AC” duty nights and/or days per semester
• GRCs will