Graduate Assistant - Leadership and Programming Initiatives Residential Life Housing and Food Services RLHFS

The Department of Residential Life Housing and Food Services (RLHFS) at the University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing students with resources and experiences that will complement their academics. The department is committed to providing services for our residents that far exceed mere room and board. The Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Programming Initiatives position is an integral part of the department team. Under the guidance and supervision of the Coordinator for Student Leadership & Activities (Student Engagement) the Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Programming Initiatives (Student Engagement) will support Residential Life community development initiatives while gaining practical experience coordinating and implementing events programs and marketing to promote the campus connection and retention of oncampus residents. The Graduate Assistant will gain an understanding of oncampus leadership and programming initiatives.

The Graduate Assistant will have the opportunity to coadvise the Residence Hall Association (RHA) the second largest student leadership organization on campus. RHA works to provide leadership opportunities for residence hall students. The Graduate Assistant will also be able to oversee community development including initiatives that promote and facilitate student growth and development.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistants responsibilities will be influenced by the development of the Residence Hall Association and the community development of the residence halls. However typical responsibilities include:

• Advise the Vice President for Engagement.

• Serve as the advisor for the Programming Board including but not limited to attending/assisting with meetings assisting with program development and providing direction for student leaders.

• Cosupervise the Board of Directors

• Assist in the oversight of the RHA Resource Center including but not limited to scheduling hours ordering supplies and providing direction to student leaders working the Center.

• Assist in the development collection and review of assessment strategies for initiative improvement.

• Assist with and sit on the department committees and workgroup.

• Assist with oversight of community development standards for the residence halls.

• Oversees marketing initiatives in relation to RHA development including social media.

• Assist with training of the RHA Executive Board and Board of Directors.

• Assist with researching and implementing residence hall community development initiatives best practices as needed

• Attend weekly 1:1 meeting with supervisor

• Coadvise the National Residence Hall Honorary chapter including but not limited to attending/assisting with meetings assisting with program development and providing direction for student leaders.

• May require availability during nonbusiness hours for night weekend and holiday programming and events

• Other duties as assigned including various administrative tasks needed

Required Qualifications

• To be eligible for an assistantship candidates must be admitted to a degreegranting program at the University of Nevada Reno and be in good academic standing.

• Candidates must maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00.

• Candidates must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits throughout the duration of the assistantship.

• Available during nonbusiness hours for night weekend and some holidays for programming events and activities.

Special Required Qualifications

• Candidate is proficient in MS Excel and MS Word

• Candidate has excellent written and verbal skills

• Candidate has interpersonal skills

• Candidate has the ability to multitask

• Candidate has the ability to work in a team environment and independently as needed.

• Candidate has the ability to travel or if expected to drive a state vehicle candidate must have Nevada State Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within required time period

• Candidate can carry out physical activity requirements commensurate with duties of the position i.e. walk up multiple flights of stairs in case of emergency lift 25 pounds etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous residence life experience and/or pursuing graduate study in the Higher Education Administration program.

• Previous experience with RHA NRHH Student Organizations.

Schedule

While the hours required for the position will vary depending on the time of year and the needs of the department Graduate Assistants will work an average of 20 hours per week.

Compensation Grade

Graduate Assistant

This 10month renewable position (with potential option to work summers with a separate agreement as needed) includes the following:

• A stipend of $1700.00 per month

• A board plan of 50 meal swipes per semester 50 swipes for Fall; 50 swipes for Spring) while classes are in session

• Medical insurance coverage

• Instate tuition paid for up to 10 credits per semester.

  • Outofstate students will receive a waiver of the difference between outofstate tuition and instate tuition for up to four semesters for Masters degreeseeking students and six semesters for Doctoral degreeseeking students

  • The student is financially responsible for all student fees relevant to their status as a Graduate Student.
    

• Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available.
  

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

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

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

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to EVerify.

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.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada Reno 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 Us

The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original landgrant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original landgrant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with worldrenowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entrylevel software engineers by graduation.

In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to highimpact education worldimproving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today the University delivers on its original landgrant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.