Graduate Assistant - Residential Education, RLHFS

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services provides students with resources and experiences that complement their academics and offers services beyond room and board. The Graduate Assistant for Residential Education is an integral member of the department team and, under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director of Residential Education, supports Ponderosa Village operations, including residential programming, student staff supervision, and property oversight.

This is an 11-month renewable assistantship averaging 20 hours per week. The assistant may be required to work nights, weekends, and some holidays for programming, events, and activities. A separate agreement may provide the option to work during summer as needed. The role requires admission to an aid-eligible, degree-granting University of Nevada, Reno program, good academic standing, a graduate GPA of at least 3.00, and continuous enrollment in at least 6 graduate-level credits during the assistantship.

Requirements

• Be admitted to an aid-eligible, degree-granting program at the University of Nevada, Reno and be in good academic standing; self-supported programs such as Extended Studies certificates or online programs do not qualify for aid.
• Maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00 and remain continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate-level credits throughout the assistantship.
• Work an average of 20 hours per week; work may include nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Have interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.
• Be able to work in a team environment and independently as needed.
• Be able to travel; if driving a state vehicle is expected, have or be able to obtain a Nevada State Driver’s License within the required time period.
• Meet the physical activity requirements of the duties, including walking up multiple flights of stairs in an emergency and lifting 25 pounds.
• Demonstrate the department’s stated multicultural competencies, including discussing personal identities and their relationship to power, privilege, and oppression; participating in department-sponsored diversity, equity, and inclusion events; and explaining strengths and weaknesses in social justice knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Training, education, supervision, or leadership experience, or experience in two of the following areas: community event planning, assessment, student development theory, residential community management, crisis management, or general business/administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or assist with supervision of four paraprofessionals.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and training of student staff.
• Promote restorative justice through educational conversations.
• Coordinate and facilitate community programming.
• Lead media campaigns, including posters, advertisements, and social media presence.
• Facilitate community outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate the residential curriculum in collaboration with the Graduate School.
• Organize and complete Room Condition Reports for Ponderosa Village.
• Lead communication regarding Ponderosa Village Renewal Campaigns.
• Assist with the new-lease recruitment process.
• Assist with move-in and move-out operations.
• Collaborate with business partners, including the Facilities Manager and Coordinator of Desk Operations.
• Assist with or coordinate desk operations.
• Assist with or coordinate housing operations.
• Perform other assigned duties, including administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Stipend dependent on degree track and program.
• Board plan of 50 meal swipes per semester while classes are in session (50 for Fall and 50 for Spring).
• Medical insurance coverage.
• In-state tuition paid for up to 10 credits per semester (10 credits for Fall and 10 credits for Spring).
• For out-of-state students, a waiver of the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition for up to four semesters for Master’s degree-seeking students and six semesters for Doctoral degree-seeking students.
• Summer tuition may also be available.
• Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed