Graduate Assistant to the Faculty-in-Residence
Recruitment for the Graduate Assistant to the Faculty-in-Residence position for the 2026-27 academic year is now open!
Recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled.
Position Description
As a part of the Residential Services team, the Graduate Assistant to the Faculty-in Residence (FIR GA) works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to foster a vibrant and inclusive environment in a residential area with a live-in faculty member who organizes academic, cultural, and social programming for residents. The FIR GA is a Northwestern graduate student who serves as a part-time (20 hours per week), live in staff member reporting to two Faculty-in-Residence (FIRs). This position includes working with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty in a highly selective and competitive environment. The GA can expect to work closely with central office members within the Office of the Residential Experience, Resident Directors (RDs), and student staff within the area.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty-in-Residence Engagement Support Includes:
• Support programming in the residential area served by the FIR.
• Assist the FIR with planning, coordinating, advertising, and hosting events and programs for residents.
• On-site coordination of FIR events, including presence before, during and after the event
• Assist FIR in coordination of Resident Assistant event support through collaboration with the Resident Directors and Assistant Resident Directors in the area.
• Assist the FIR in overseeing managing program spending, including submitting reimbursements and facilitating other spending on behalf of the FIR via RAE.
Minimum Qualifications
The FIR GA position requires the ability to review written documents, manuals, and online materials; operate office equipment, including computers, cell phones, and printers, as well as being able to assist others in doing so; and to lift and carry at least 10 pounds. The FIR GA position also requires the ability to monitor social and educational activities.
A successful Candidate will also have the following qualifications:
• Undergraduate experience living on campus..
• Enrollment in a graduate program (master’s or terminal degree) at SM经典合集 for the entire 2026-27 academic year.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organization, administration, and advising skills and experiences, as well as a commitment to advancing social justice, furthering student learning, and enriching the Northwestern experience.
Application Process:
All application materials must be received by 5:00 pm, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Required materials:
- Resume/CV
- Department Approval:
To complete your application:
- Prior to the application deadline, communicate with your Director of Graduate Studies or Dissertation Advisor about your interest so they are aware and approve of this professional development opportunity you seek as it connects with your educational/career plans. They must sign the department approval form above.
- Please email all required materials to RAE at resacademicengagement@northwestern.edu
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Questions?
Contact Rick Cazzato, Jr., Assistant Director, Residential Area Engagement, Rick.cazzatojr@northwestern.edu.