Job Title: Graduate Assistant for South Hall (Part-time)
Reporting Relationship: Resident Director
Unit: IWU - Marion
Department: Director of Residence Life
Campus Location: South Hall - Marion IN
Summary of Position: The Graduate Assistantship in South Hall is a 10 month part-time live-in position (15hrs per week during the academic year with a full-time training period in August) that reports directly to a full-time Resident Director. The GA partners to provide administrative leadership community support and engagement opportunities for students within a male residential area. This position complements a graduate students academic experience as an opportunity to apply theory and research practices learned in the classroom to daily student interactions that include advising counseling conflict mediation and to professional practices ranging from programming to assessment processes. Graduate Assistants work collaboratively as vital members of the Residence Life team serving on departmental committees and participating in ongoing professional development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Student Care Responsibilities:
Respond to the individual needs of students within the residence hall/area providing high levels of care mentoring and intervention
Collaborate with all appropriate student care and service offices to promote student thriving
Administrative Responsibilities:
Manage hall budgets; maintain housing records; assist in students academic intervention roommate mediation conduct follow-up and student engagement documentation into appropriate university systems
Implement social media strategies to communicate highlights events and important dates and information
Collaborate with and support student programming efforts at the unit and hall levels
Assist in student staff recruitment selection and training
Professional Expectations:
Operate a professional office attend regular business meetings
Meet on a regular basis with supervisor and other members of the Residence Life team
Actively participate in Residence Life training and professional development
Actively serve on a Residence Life committee submit regular reports as requested by supervisor
Facility Management:
Regularly evaluate facility safety condition and cleanliness
Submit work orders for building repairs and upgrades; oversee Health & Safety checks throughout the hall
Model spiritual maturity demonstrating a personal and vibrant Christian faith grounded in a belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ
Model high standards of personal conduct that reflect integrity responsibility and good judgment at all times
Foster a positive residential community by being involved and visible in the residence hall/area and investing in the lives of resident students
Support university division and department mission vision and values
Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Earned Bachelors Degree; enrolled in a graduate level program and are registered as a full-time student in a graduate level program at IWU
Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher to accept a new graduate assistantship
Graduate students may hold more than one concurrent assistantship however:
Multiple assistantships must be of the same type (exempt or non-exempt)
Total number of hours of service provided by the student between both assistantships may not exceed twenty hours per week
Student may not combine graduate assistantships and any other student worker positions
Experience
Leadership experience in Residence Life or related area preferred
Required Skills
All IWU employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement
Employees in this role serve as role models to students and help shape the IWU culture and must be in harmony with the Articles of Religion of the Wesleyan Church and demonstrate sincere respect for the beliefs that shape our community as a Wesleyan institution. Their work and personal conduct reflect a commitment to these beliefs in a way that advances our mission values and distinctive
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Ability to work both independently and as a willing and effective member of a larger team.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Strong administrative abilities including organization and time management
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Job Title: Graduate Assistant for South Hall (Part-time)Reporting Relationship: Resident DirectorUnit: IWU - MarionDepartment: Director of Residence LifeCampus Location: South Hall - Marion INSummary of Position: The Graduate Assistantship in South Hall is a 10 month part-time live-in position (15hr...
Job Title: Graduate Assistant for South Hall (Part-time)
Reporting Relationship: Resident Director
Unit: IWU - Marion
Department: Director of Residence Life
Campus Location: South Hall - Marion IN
Summary of Position: The Graduate Assistantship in South Hall is a 10 month part-time live-in position (15hrs per week during the academic year with a full-time training period in August) that reports directly to a full-time Resident Director. The GA partners to provide administrative leadership community support and engagement opportunities for students within a male residential area. This position complements a graduate students academic experience as an opportunity to apply theory and research practices learned in the classroom to daily student interactions that include advising counseling conflict mediation and to professional practices ranging from programming to assessment processes. Graduate Assistants work collaboratively as vital members of the Residence Life team serving on departmental committees and participating in ongoing professional development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Student Care Responsibilities:
Respond to the individual needs of students within the residence hall/area providing high levels of care mentoring and intervention
Collaborate with all appropriate student care and service offices to promote student thriving
Administrative Responsibilities:
Manage hall budgets; maintain housing records; assist in students academic intervention roommate mediation conduct follow-up and student engagement documentation into appropriate university systems
Implement social media strategies to communicate highlights events and important dates and information
Collaborate with and support student programming efforts at the unit and hall levels
Assist in student staff recruitment selection and training
Professional Expectations:
Operate a professional office attend regular business meetings
Meet on a regular basis with supervisor and other members of the Residence Life team
Actively participate in Residence Life training and professional development
Actively serve on a Residence Life committee submit regular reports as requested by supervisor
Facility Management:
Regularly evaluate facility safety condition and cleanliness
Submit work orders for building repairs and upgrades; oversee Health & Safety checks throughout the hall
Model spiritual maturity demonstrating a personal and vibrant Christian faith grounded in a belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ
Model high standards of personal conduct that reflect integrity responsibility and good judgment at all times
Foster a positive residential community by being involved and visible in the residence hall/area and investing in the lives of resident students
Support university division and department mission vision and values
Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Earned Bachelors Degree; enrolled in a graduate level program and are registered as a full-time student in a graduate level program at IWU
Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher to accept a new graduate assistantship
Graduate students may hold more than one concurrent assistantship however:
Multiple assistantships must be of the same type (exempt or non-exempt)
Total number of hours of service provided by the student between both assistantships may not exceed twenty hours per week
Student may not combine graduate assistantships and any other student worker positions
Experience
Leadership experience in Residence Life or related area preferred
Required Skills
All IWU employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement
Employees in this role serve as role models to students and help shape the IWU culture and must be in harmony with the Articles of Religion of the Wesleyan Church and demonstrate sincere respect for the beliefs that shape our community as a Wesleyan institution. Their work and personal conduct reflect a commitment to these beliefs in a way that advances our mission values and distinctive
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Ability to work both independently and as a willing and effective member of a larger team.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Strong administrative abilities including organization and time management
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Since the beginning, Indiana Wesleyan University has been committed to changing the world by developing Christlike students who live with character, pursue academic excellence, and exhibit exemplary leadership qualities.
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