Graduate Assistant (Montserrat)

At Holy Cross we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism pride mutual trust and respectone that values appreciation and recognition empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Residential Experience is a graduate student who works as a part-time (20 hours per week) employee of the Office of Residence Life & Housing for a one year term.

The GA will assist in creating and implementing programming and community development experiences for students living in the first-year area and possibly upperclassman. The GA will provide support to department initiatives including and not limited to opening closing student staff training recruitment and selection.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Assist with the continued development of either first-year OR upperclassman initiatives. Help promote and engage students in initiatives strategies and supports related to the assigned population.

• Assist with the supervision and evaluation of Resident Assistants within the assigned student population.

• Serve as a resource to RAs in the assigned population as it relates to fulfilling requirements of their responsibilities. Serve as a general resource for the assigned student population.

• Attend weekly departmental staff meetings training and professional development sessions.

• Responsible for ensuring all college policies local and federal laws are followed in accordance with departmental and college procedures to include those required as a mandated reporter.

• In support of our College Mission the GA will provide customer service with fairness respect and dignity to both internal and external customers.

• Assume all other duties as assigned in support of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required and current enrollment in a masters level program. or professional development internship.

• Candidates should be a graduate student at a regionally accredited college or university in Student Personnel Higher Education Administration Counseling or other related field.

• Proficient in all Microsoft suite applications including Google Drive Google Docs & Forms Word and Excel PowerPoint Access database structure and reporting.

Weekly Hours:

20

Annual Work Schedule:

(For Seasonal and Temporary Positions this will be determined by the manager)

Application Instructions

For all administrative and academic positions please upload a current resume and cover your cover letter please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College.

For all other positions resume and cover letters are optional but your most up-to-date work experience and educational background are required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at or by calling .

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.