Resident Advisor Part-Time

The Resident Advisor (RA) facilitates the social academic and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and College. The RA develops a sense of community among residents as members of our residence hall and active participants in the residence life system. The RA serves as a positive role model to residents and peer staff members. The RA enforces the rules and policies of GBC Housing and the College. The RA acts as a liaison between residents and College administration.

Qualifications:

• Preference to those who have completed 12 credits
• Individuals must be enrolled in at least 912 GBC degree seeking credits
• Enrollment in over 12 credits is permitted only with prior written approval by the Housing Coordinator
• Preference to those who have stayed at least one semester in GBC Housing
• Must have and maintain a 2.75 Cumulative GPA in good standing
• Willingness to learn good judgment experience and maturity are a plus
• Offer and acceptance of employment is contingent upon a clean background check

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the supervision of the residence facilities responding to all requests and emergencies during duty hours.
• Design and implement experiences for residents that enhance the social educational community and personal development of residents.
• Serve as liaison between the housing program and Housing residents.
• Able to work 1030 hours per week plus weekends varied hours.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Always expected to be a good role model and ethical decision maker.
• Report directly to the Housing Coordinator
• Perform other tasks as required.

These positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received .

Salary and Benefits:

Resident Fee Remuneration (provided private housing utilities and cell phone use for GBC housing business only) plus an additional $2500 per semester

Letter of Appointment Positions (by semester) Nonbenefits Eligible located at the Elko Campus

Resume/CV List a detailed description of the major duties you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter

Three Supervisory References Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full fouryear liberal arts and sciences community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko a beautiful site with residential housing and stateoftheart learning technologies GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevadas colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevadas most rural counties covering 86514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain Ely Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition Elko is home to several wellknown western museums and the world renown National Cowboy Poetry Gathering begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a private college experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs helping students to develop critical thinking and selfdirected learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.