Graduate Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Graduate Assistant oversees building operation for a residential complex and its Resident Assistant staff. They are responsible for the leadership and supervision of student staff members and residents in a Residence Hall facility. The GHD serves on-call for emergency crisis for the campus and serves on various interdepartmental committees. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate residence life and/or leadership experience
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
• Enrollment in 9 credit hours

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs) and student workers
• Conduct bi-weekly individual meetings with RAs to develop and discuss goals
• Serve in an On-Call rotation including designated University break periods (ex. Winter Break, Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, etc.)
• Enforce Campus Living and University policies
• Coordinate and provide oversight of front desk/customer service experience
• Assist RAs in designing and implement programming efforts
• Maintain set office hours each week (20 hours total that you set yourself) Monday-Friday
• Attend to evening and weekend commitments such as staff meetings and programs
• Respond to judicial incidents and policy violations in your assigned hall and adjudicate appropriately and consistently
• Assist in the opening and closing of the residence halls and complexes
• Provide support and assistance for departmental initiatives, processes, emergencies, and events
• Work with the Assistant Director and Area Coordinator to design, facilitate, and evaluate student staff training and selection
• Attend scheduled meetings with student staff and professional staff
• Maintain all records for assigned area
• Serve as a positive role model for residents, RAs, and other student staff
• Other aspects of the job that are unable to be anticipated at this time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level