Job Summary/Basic Function

The Residential Life Graduate Assistant (GA) is a para-professional live-in position reporting to the Director of Residential Life. The Residential Life GA participates as a member of the Residential Life staff, creates opportunities for student development through excellent programming and individual student interactions, and demonstrates a strong student focus with evening and weekend commitments. This position is responsible for the organization and leadership of student development activities, supervision of RA and desk staff, adjudicating conduct, and management of administrative operations of assigned residential areas.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Advising and Supervising
• Co- Supervises Resident Assistants within assigned area
  Supports student programming efforts and assists with program advisement, implementation, and coverage
• Program Development, Implementation, and Assessment
• Develops and coordinates programs and promotions for Residential Life
• Supports student programming for all of Student Life
• Assist with the content management of ResLife Cinema
• Manages the daily operations of a residence hall, including student conduct for that specific area
• Assist with selecting, training, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating Resident Assistants
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution
• Assist in contacting/requesting emergency transportation of residential students to health care facilities
• Responsible for enforcing University policies and procedures
• Coordinate, in conjunction with your supervisor, room changes, and placement
• Articulate student interests/needs and facilitate the development of a healthy living environment
• Oversee development, implementation, and assessment of community programming
• Assist with campus-wide programs through collaboration with Student Engagement
• Maintain communications and interactions with residence hall students, staff, and faculty
• Contributes to the achievement of enrollment goals by designing programs that contribute to the recruitment and retention of students and by assisting other departments with enrollment-related initiatives
• Attends Student Life meetings, trainings, retreats, and planning sessions as deemed necessary
• Maintains a high profile at student programs and athletic events
• Partners with other Student Life staff as indicated and seeks out opportunities to work with others
• Performs other duties as assigned

Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop supervision skills through supporting residential assistants.
2. Develop crisis management skills through serving in an on-call capacity and responding to emergency situations.
3. Practice interpersonal skills by working with residential students with roommate, suitemate, or peer mediations.
4. Develop communication skills through use of department social media and responding to student or family inquiries.

Compensation:

1. Stipend for the academic year: $6000
2. Tuition award for the academic year: 12 credits
3. Additional Awards: Meal Plan C. Shared 2 BR Apartment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Acceptance into one of the following graduate programs at Maryville University:
  • Data Science, Actuarial Science, Music Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Education, MBA
• Strong commitment to ethnic and cultural diversity
• Exemplary skills in program development and implementation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High level of competency in the use of technology to accomplish the above goals
• Work some evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.