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Graduate Assistant, Residence Life
locations
University Campus
time type
Part time
job requisition id
R8396
Job Description Summary
As an integral member of the Office of Residence Life, the Graduate Assistant for Residence Life strives to create a fair and just community by promoting student responsibility, accountability and ethical decision making in accordance with the University’s Core Values and Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life intentionally fosters a safe, collaborative and inclusive living community that promotes students’ academic and personal growth. This position is a live-on position with furnished apartment and meal plan.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate undergraduate staff, providing ongoing performance appraisals and semester evaluations
Provide leadership and direction through individual conferences, student staff meetings and student development programs for Residence Life Staff and residence hall programs
Assist with new and returning student check-in
Assist with the coordination of hall opening and closing at the beginning and end of semester breaks, summer housing and vacation periods
Assist with the Residence Life staff selection and training processes
Foster positive working relationships and serve as a liaison with Campus Safety, Student Activities, Counseling Services and other University and community offices and organizations
Act as administrative hearing officer for University code of conduct
Assist with completing day-to-day operations of the Residence Life Office
Service in the on-call rotation for crisis response on campus
Utilize effective inter/intra –office communication
Foster community development within the residence halls
Support the University’s mission and values as a contributing member of the community
Hold one of three collateral assignments for the Office of Residence Life
Facilities:
Collecting/collating bi-weekly facility checklists
Participating in area walk-throughs with Plant Operations (one building per week)
Completing bi-monthly storage/furniture/equipment audits & maintaining inventory
Managing health and safety inspection process once each semester
Key management for the residence halls
Manage campus bicycle registration process
Implement recycling initiatives and education on-campus
Programming:
Collecting/collating bi-weekly programming reports
Update program resource area on website with quality program ideas
Collecting bulletin board/door decoration pictures monthly & putting best examples on website
Implement large scale community programs including Haunted Marmion
Responsible for Green and Gold school spirit initiative
Training & Recruitment:
Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and logistics of student staff training
Co-supervise the recognition and recruitment Resident Assistant committee
Organize interest sessions and marketing materials for the Resident Assistant position
Help plan and form the Resident Assistant recruitment process
Perform other duties as assigned
Terms of Agreement/ Requirements:
Required to live in assigned residence hall during contract period and abide by all terms and conditions of employment (housing provided)
Outside time commitments (work, coaching, etc.) must be approved by supervisor
Extended leave must be arranged in advance and approved by supervisor
Must complete 20 hours each week during normal office hours (8am-5pm M-F)
Basic Function: Support the University's mission and Core Values as a contributing member of the University's community. Perform administrative tasks specific to training and recruitment of student staff for the department. Perform other duties as assigned by full time Residence Life professional staff.
Required Experience/Skills:
Experience with higher education administration. Excellent administrative and customer service skills. Ability to meet strict deadlines, prioritize tasks and work independently and as a team-member. Strong organizational, communication and writing skills. Ability to effectively present information to large groups of people. Ability to analyze complex situations and to make sound judgments and decisions. Strong computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Leadership, attention to detail, ability to think outside the box, initiative to complete tasks and start projects without supervision.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA from their undergraduate program, full-time enrollment as a degree seeking graduate student, must have experience in residence life and serving in an on-call/on-duty rotation.
Physical Demands:
Climbing, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Ability to move furniture with appropriate handling equipment and lift 50 pounds. Work requires use of computer.
Compensation:
This position is required to serve as a live-in position and will include a furnished apartment and meal plan, Saint Leo University graduate tuition remission and $3000/term (spring, summer & fall) stipend.
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