Residence Life Graduate Assistant

Employer Address: Mount St. Joseph University 5701 Delhi Rd. Cincinnati OH 45233

Department: Center for Mission & Belonging

Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor Contact Information:

Chris Sweeney Director of Student Leadership and Residence Life SET 131A

Pay:The Student Employee Pay Wage Policy can be found onmyMount

Evaluation Period: Annual performance evaluations if the student works the entire academic year. If the student works one semester the performance evaluation will be completed after that.

Mount St. Joseph University is a private four-year institution dedicated to providing comprehensive support to a diverse student body. MSJ prioritizes fostering a supportive and inclusive community where students can thrive academically socially and personally. As part of our commitment to holistic student development the Office of Residence Life plays pivotal roles in creating a vibrant and nurturing living and learning environment for students.

Position Overview

The purpose of the Residence Life Graduate Assistant (GA) is to promote a safe living and learning community within the residence hall. The mentioned purpose is achieved through supporting all programming efforts offered by The Office of Residence Life. The GA will also support the community by serving within the Office of Residence Life on-call rotation.

The GA must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in a degree-granting program. While in the position the GA will be expected to devote an average of twenty (20) hours per week to assigned responsibilities. A GA must possess strong interpersonal communication skills cultural competence and demonstrated experience in programming. A GA must be familiar with residence hall systems and/or other education administration or management experience is strongly preferred. This is a part-time live-in position which requires 20 office hours per week including weekends on-call responsibilities 1-on-1s departmental meetings etc. Employment is subject to review and renewal on an annual basis. A GA must keep and maintain good academic standing with their respective institution.

Summary

The GA is a 10-month live-in position. The GA serves as an active and visible residence hall staff member who participates and facilitates student development community development leadership development administration policy enforcement crisis management alcohol and other drug education and prevention and staff these capacities the GA is supervised by the Director of Residence Life. This GA role is a crucial Residence Life liaison collaborating with Residence Life Mission & Belonging (M&B) Wellness Center Resident Assistants (RAs) and residential students. The GA manages the residence hall co-supervises RAs participates in campus-wide emergency on-call coverage and supports the mission of MSJ/Office of Residence Life.

If mutually agreed the GA position may renew for a second year with continued summer housing included in the compensation package.

Co-supervision

• Co-supervises 13 undergraduate Resident Advisors
• Assists with the training and evaluation of RAs throughout the year
• Attend (and lead as appropriate) meetings (e.g. one-on-one meetings with RAs meetings with supervisor RA staff meetings and professional staff meetings etc.)

• Promote and implement training sessions and ongoing staff development initiatives.

Resident Assistant Operations

• Collaborate with the Director of Residence Life to plan and implement RA training programs including:
  • Fall training ongoing training spring training and other training as necessary.
• Assist the Director in planning and facilitating weekly staff meetings
• Conduct individual meetings with RA staff biweekly.
• Hold formal evaluation meetings with each RA once a semester.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the RA selections process.
• Assist RAs in fulfilling their programming responsibilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of administrative tasks delegated to staff
• Ensure the provision of RA duty coverage as assigned.

Community and Student Leadership Development

• Serves as a resource and referral agent for students academic identity and social needs.
• Work collaboratively with Campus Police personnel to create a safe and secure community.
• Assist in Student Conduct and Crisis Management.
• Responsible for upholding Community Standards.
• Educates students on their rights and responsibilities.
• Communicate with the Director regarding policy violations and adjudication.
• Handle crisis situations such as mental health incidents roommate conflicts student conduct and staffing issues and report to the Director in order to ensure appropriate community response.
• Makes effective referrals to counseling or academic services and familiarizes oneself with campus resources.
• Provide night and weekend on-duty responsibilities for approximately up to 400 residential students.

Administrative and Departmental Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental functions projects and workgroups assigned including but not limited to community development initiatives housing operations management staff selection and training.
• Assists with the opening and closing of the residence halls as well as evening and weekend events.
• Assist with on-duty rotation including evenings and weekends.
• Run the social media accounts for the office.
• Help in updating website content.

Academic Year Compensation:

• $667.00 biweekly
• Semi-furnished suite utilities internet laundry on-site fitness facilities use mean plan and campus parking.

Learning Outcomes

The GA working in Residence Life will:

• Facilitate engagement opportunities for residential students that promote educational topics such as alcohol/drugs/addiction campus resources belonging and Title IX.
• Practice appropriate and effective interpersonal communication skills in a variety of professional settings.
• Develop and practice supervisory skills by managing a staff of high-achieving undergraduate RAs.
• Practice giving and receiving feedback in a professional setting.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for developing students.
• Gain a sound understanding of effective crisis management protocol and response.
• Demonstrate critical thinking specifically employ appropriate decision-making when addressing policy infractions when responding to incidents and throughout the conduct process.

• Identify student needs and direct them to the appropriate departmental offices for support and assistance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Candidates must be enrolled full-time in a graduate level program.
• Previous undergraduate student leadership experience (preference for leadership experience within Residence Life).
• Candidates must submit all required clearances and documentation.
• Candidates must be willing to commit to a ten-month agreement.
• Ability to uphold the mission and values of Mount St. Joseph University.
• Uphold professional relationships with all students.

Work Schedule:

• 20 hours per week in the office with additional on-duty shift(s)
• Salary: $14000 stipend plus housing for the duration of the 10-month live-on period (August 2-May 31)

• Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed for on-call responsibilities.

Amenities

• Housing includes a private room equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. There is an accessible washer and dryer within the community which residents including Graduate Assistants may use for a fee. Includes semi-furnished suite utilities internet laundry on-site meal plan fitness facilities use and campus parking.

To apply please upload a cover letter resume and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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