Graduate assistantships support students in completing their degree programs while providing relevant work experience alongside University Housing staff.
Area Graduate Assistant
To assist in the administration and direction of all responsibilities associated with the operation of the Area Office at the University of Tennessee. The assistantship is designed to prepare area graduate assistants with administrative, budgetary, and advisory skills to help them in future careers.
Area Graduate Assistant Position Description
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Assistant Hall Director
To assist in the administration and direction of all responsibilities associated with the operation of a residence hall at the University of Tennessee. The assistantship is designed to prepare assistant hall directors to one day assume the role of a full-time professional hall director.
Assistant Hall Director Position Description
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LLC Graduate Assistant
This assistantship is designed to provide programmatic inspiration and administrative support to our LLCs. This position is influential in the continued growth and development of the individual LLC, student participants, and leadership development of students who serve as LLC ambassadors on the LLC Advisory Council. This position is supervised by the assistant director for Living and Learning Communities.
LLC Graduate Assistant Position Description
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Off-Campus Graduate Assistant
To assist in the administration and direction of responsibilities associated with the operation of off-campus properties entered into formal partnerships or agreements with University Housing. They will support community-wide communication, provide community development via programs and 1:1 student interaction, and connect with campus partners as needed to ensure the residential students’ transition and success in off-campus housing.
Off-Campus Graduate Assistant Position Description
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URHC/NRHH Advisor Graduate Assistant
This assistantship is designed to provide guidance and support for the United Residence Halls Council (URHC) and the NRHH chapters. The graduate assistant will serve as the primary advisor for both of these student-led organizations.
URHC/NRHH Advisor Graduate Assistant Position Description
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“I love that my role provides students the opportunity to develop into student leaders through the Office Assistant, Resident Assistant, and Hall Council positions. Helping to facilitate their growth in their leadership styles is a genuine highlight of every day for me!”
Graduate Assistant Testimonial
Application and Interview Information
Applicants should complete an online graduate assistant application, which requires a cover letter, resume, and three references. In order to apply for all graduate assistantships with University Housing, please utilize the following process:
- If you are a current UT student or have already been admitted to a graduate program, complete an online graduate assistantship application via eRezlife.
- If you are not a current UT student or have not yet been admitted to a graduate program, please email Alyssa Franck at afranck@utk.edu with your name and email address in order to have an account created for you. Once the account is created, you will receive an email with a link to set up a password with eRezlife. You will then be able to complete an online graduate assistantship application in eRezlife under Job Postings and Apply Now.
November 18, 2024 Applications Open*
January 29, 2025 Priority Deadline
February 3, 2025 Candidates notified if they move to the second round of selection
March 2025 Positions offered to selected candidates
*Phone interviews for selected candidates will occur on a rolling basis during the months of November, December, and January.
Please check with your preferred academic program for appropriate deadlines and timelines for admission.