For information regarding Graduate Assistantships for the 2026 - 2027 academic year, please view Residence Life's interactive infographic. Position applications are open now and will close on February 20th, 2026, although all applicants are encouraged to submit a priority application by February 9th, 2026.
Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership
The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Student Leadership supports the mission of University Housing by assisting in the development of various leadership initiatives created within the department that advance Appalachian State University's engaged student mission of Appalachian State University, including increasing retention and graduation rates through connections to the University. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, advising our leadership organizations, the Residence Hall Association and the National Residence Hall Honorary, developing leadership skills through training, and sharing information about personal development with student leaders.
Graduate Assistant for Care and Success
The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Care and Success supports the mission of University Housing by working closely with the Coordinator for Care and Success, other housing staff, and campus partners to support residential student needs. The GA for Care and Success collaborates with the Coordinator for Care and Success to identify and respond to residential needs, including transitioning to campus life, connecting residents to on-campus resources, implementing success plans, mediating conflicts, and assisting other housing staff with urgent care and concerns.
Graduate Assistant Hall Supervisor
Graduate Assistant (GA) Hall Supervisors are primarily responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of a residence hall housing approximately 250-450 students. This includes training and supervising 6 - 15 Resident Assistants, implementing University and departmental policies and procedures, advising the Hall Neighborhoods, performing administrative responsibilities such as serving on departmental committees, and coordinating engaging programming for their residence hall.