Graduate Assistant-Student Affairs
Graduate Assistant-Student Affairs
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Position Summary
Walsh University is seeking a highly motivated selfdirected and flexible individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private values based Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university grounded in the JudeoChristian tradition that promotes academic excellence a diverse community and close studentteacher interactions. The Division of Student Affairs at Walsh University has been structured to reflect the Universitys commitment to student development support and retention. The roles listed below play an integral role in actualizing this commitment.
The Student Affairs Graduate Assistants are responsible for aiding the Division of Student Affairs in creating and maintaining a positive student centered community across campus. This includes the establishment of programs and services which foster respect dignity and Christian virtue among students in unison with the ethics and spirit of the Universitys mission and vision.
If selected successful candidates will have an opportunity to interview for the following open positions within Student Affairs:
- Residence Life 2 Graduate Hall Coordinators)
Conditions of Employment & Time Commitments
To be eligible to receive a graduate assistantship award a student must satisfy all the requirements listed below. Individual departments may impose more stringent requirements at their discretion. All GAs must satisfy the requirements listed below in order to receive and maintain their assistantship:
- Be accepted and remain in good standing in an approved Walsh University graduate program.
- Maintain a course load of at least six 6 credit hours each semester continuing progress toward degree in the graduate program. Requests to register below six 6 credit hours must be approved by direct supervisor in consultation with Student Affairs administration.
- Perform graduate assistantship duties satisfactorily as defined by the Walsh University Professional Staff Performance Evaluation. Furthermore the GA must maintain appropriate standards of academic and professional conduct.
- Be available to work the minimum of 20 twenty office hours per week associated with the assistantship during regular business hours 8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday through
- Friday). Additionally office hours should be dispersed evenly throughout the week. GA office hour schedules will need to be approved by their direct supervisor.
- As the responsibilities of the position are significant GAs must understand the need to maintain consistent flexibility in schedule and time commitments as the nature of the position is not traditional and often necessitates nights and weekend commitments to meet the needs of the department (programming training campus emergencies etc.. Additionally it may be necessary to work during holiday University breaks and throughout University closings.
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
- Provide support to the Division of Student Affairs in a variety of ways to create and maintaining a positive student centered community across campus.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
Must understand and support the Mission Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae and possess the following:
Education and Academic Status:
Bachelors Degree required with appropriate related experience and admittance into a Graduate Program at the University.
Experience Skills and Abilities:
Relevant experience working in student affairs or student services; experience in conflict and dispute resolution/mediation; Experience as a supervisor or peer leader; Strong interpersonal skills positive attitude organizational skills and sense of humor. Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students staff and faculty. Other skills or abilities may be required based on the department.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Frequently: sit perform deskbased computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.
- Occasionally: stand and walk; twist; lift carry push and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally: ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.
- Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.
- As needed: ability to work any part of the day or week including early mornings evenings overnight hours weekends and holidays.
Working Conditions
- Hours of employment: will require working flexible or irregular hours during any part of the day or week including early mornings evenings overnight hours weekends and holidays; additional work hours may be required with little notice. Stress from workrelated situations such as those involving challenging important urgent timesensitive or multiple matters.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume unofficial transcripts etc.
Employment Type
Student
