Graduate Student for Commuter Services

Part Time /Graduate Assistant/ Stipend

WORK SCHEDULE

27 Hours each week (A number of hours designated in the office between 8-5 and number of hours designated for events emergency response training etc.)

JOB SUMMARY

The Commuter Life Graduate Assistant is a part-time (27 hours/week) 11 month live-in staff position responsible to provide support for overall administration and programmatic aspects for commuter students. The GA must be passionate about creating a safe welcoming environment in which commuter student learners feel supported encouraged valued and can find a sense of belonging at SNU. The GA provides a presence in the Lounge space provides consistent communication and facilitates assessment of needs satisfaction and outcomes providing recommendations for on and off-campus services and resources for commuter students; to include marketing and publication materials. By nature of this position the Graduate Assistant must serve as a Christian role model and uphold the SNU mission of Character Culture and Christ. The Graduate Assistant provides support for all Residence Life functions to provide exposure and experience to different aspects of the role and different leadership style.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions for Graduate Assistant

• Gain an understanding of commuter students and their needs by researching data-proven best practices for commuter student success.
• Develop an understanding of how services and support offered for commuter students tie into divisional and institutional goals.
• Work closely with Commuter Connectors (student leaders) as needed.
• Work with the Commuter Connectors to maintain fiscal responsibility of events planned to promote affinity and belonging.
• Provide professional staff presence in Chapman Apartments
• Actively promote and develop community among commuter students that values holistic learning
• Work with the Dean of Students on specialized projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christ-like disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity inclusion and equity.
• A personal commitment to an intimate and continually growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Ability to integrate Christian faith with student development theories and practice.
• Bachelors degree.
• Enrolled in a Masters Program at Southern Nazarene University.
• Willingness to live on campus in Chapman Apartments
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion to walk alongside college students in this crucial season of life.
• Initiative and Humility
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with numerous departments and campus programs.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and manage conflict.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and interact effectively with students
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize take initiative and manage multiple tasks while exercising sound judgment.
• Naturally comfortable with large groups as well as in one-on-one conversations.
• Capacity to manage several things at once and be able to prioritize and respond appropriately.
• Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to the fundamental values of service to others community and diversity.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Attend and be active in a local worship community.

Additional capacities and abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines/ Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Proficient in software/office and IT data systems
• Ability to provide quality service and hospitable interactions with others including faculty staff students visitors and guests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experiences as a Commuter Student.
• Experience in Higher Education.
• Experience in Marketing and Communications

Supervision Received:

• Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor although other team members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

• May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student assistants.

BENEFITS

Qualifying graduate assistants are eligible for a waiver of up to the total number of hours required for the graduate program.

Housing provided (more details communicated on this through the process)