Graduate Assistant Student Affiars (24742)

Ottawa University • Surprise, AZ

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About The Position

Ottawa University Arizona in Surprise (OUAZ) Graduate Assistant serves with day-to-day management in Student Affairs, which requires some evening and weekend work. Candidates should possess a commitment to Christian higher education, utilize servant leadership, and be willing to assume duties listed in the general position description below.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Commitment to Christian higher education.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call coverage to respond to crisis situations, emergencies and other needs as they arise according to a schedule determined by supervisors.
• Responsible for providing support to student conduct issues, as they relate to residential life, assuring they are handled in a prompt, thorough, and effective manner. Enforces disciplinary actions per Student Handbook policy.
• Promptly respond in an appropriate manner to phone calls, emails and other forms of contacts from students and their families consulting with and keeping supervisors informed of communications.
• Provide the leadership and supervision needed to ensure that all administrative processes in the residence hall are effectively and promptly managed, documented and reported to supervisors including incident reports; policy violations; roommate conflicts; room assignments; resident check-ins and check-outs; maintenance issues, and safety/security concerns.
• Develop effective relationships with students to actively monitor and facilitate student adjustment by learning the students names, their stories and their aspirations; by being present in the residence hall and at meals; and by encouraging students to ask questions and discuss concerns. Assist students in accessing various campus support services to help them succeed.
• Provide recruitment and training of student leaders to serve as resident assistants.
• Observe professional standards for privacy and confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and relationships with students.
• Contribute to the success of OUAZ and the vibrancy of residential life.
• Assist with any and all administrative duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs.
• Partial meal allowance.
• Bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree