Graduate Assistant for Residential & Student Activities

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal

• to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life. We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm. NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. **
• Graduate Assistant for Residential & Student Activities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• This posting will close on: 08/01/2026 **No further applications will be accepted on or after this date*
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• Position
• Overview: The Office of Housing & Residence Life and the Office of Student Life at Northampton Community College are committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive campus community that supports growth both inside and outside the classroom. The Graduate Assistant for Residential & Student Activities (GA-RSA) is a 10-month, live-in position that serves in a dual-capacity role supporting both Residence Life and Student Life initiatives. This position is designed to intentionally bridge residential engagement and campus-wide programming, enhancing collaboration between the two functional areas. The Graduate Assistant will serve in the on-call duty rotation for the residence halls and assist in residential community development. Additionally, this individual will support campus programming efforts including online engagement, evening programs, nontraditional student initiatives, and civic engagement programming.
• This position reports: To the Director of Residence Life for all residence hall-related responsibilities To the Director of Student Life & Leadership Development for all Student Life related responsibilities. The is a part-time, 10-month live-in position and entails a 20-hour work week. The contract is for one academic year and is renewable based on performance and continued enrollment in a Master’s program. This position includes furnished housing and a meal plan. The hours will be broken up between 2 departments and reviewed upon hire. Responsibilities in Residence Life Serve in the professional staff on-call rotation for the residence halls. Be available and visible to residential students in-person and virtually. Assist in fostering a safe, inclusive, and developmentally focused residential community. Support student well-being by responding to concerns and appropriately referring students to campus resources.
• On-Call &
• Duty: Serve in the emergency on-call rotation for RA support, Follow all duty requirements, such as being on campus (or within five minutes) when on call; Properly document incidents and submit incident reports; Act as a mandated reporter as required by law Properly utilize access to master keys, student rooms, etc. Responsibilities in Student Life Campus Programming & Engagement Assist with the planning and execution of evening programs, online/virtual engagement initiatives, programs designed for non-traditional & commuter students Support campus-wide engagement efforts that increase student participation beyond traditional hours Work with the Director of Student Life & Assistant Director of Student Clubs on the N-gage student engagement platform on promotion and utilization Work with Residence Life to oversee their N-gage page Help monitor engagement data on N-gage and contribute to improving programming outcomes through data and assessment. Cross-Department Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between
• Residence
• Life &
• Student
• Life to: Identify collaborative programming and opportunities Reduce scheduling conflicts Increase student participation across departments.
• Support student organization initiatives when programming intersects with residential engagement opportunities.
• Shared
• Responsibilities
• Professional
• Development: Participate in Student Staff and Professional Staff training in August & January. Meet with the Director of Student Life one-on-one each week. Attend bi-weekly professional staff meetings and one-on-one meetings for Residence Life. Participate in other professional development opportunities offered. Qualifications Admission and enrollment in a Master’s program in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related fields. Experience in Residence Life, Student Activities, or related student engagement areas preferred. Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required Ability to live on campus and fulfill on-call responsibilities Welcome to the career site for Northampton Community College. We are an innovative, student-centered institution with an exceptional faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. We invite you to view our open positions and feel free to apply for any positions in which you are interested in and qualified for. If you are a current employee of NCC, please login to your Workday account and use the internal career worklet to apply. Northampton encourages candidates to provide qualifications beyond the standard on-line application. A personalized cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 professional references, are examples of information that serve to highlight your accomplishments and distinguish yourself from other applicants. When viewing specific job opportunities, be sure to take note of any additional special materials candidates are asked to supply. We appreciate your interest in employment at Northampton Community College and wish you the best in your career search. Title IX Please visit www.northampton.edu/titleix for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources. Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is currently available online. Click here to view. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as : campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stop by the NCC Public Safety Office at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 610.861.5588 or emailing kmorris@northampton.edu.