Life & Career Residence Hall & Community Living Support Graduate Assistant

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Calvin University is seeking a dynamic, motivated Residence Hall Graduate Assistant to support Life & Career Studies Program (LCS) students living in a traditional first-year/sophomore residence hall. The graduate assistant serves as a role model and helps promote students’ safety, inclusion, independence, and success. The role includes working with students individually or in small groups to support their independent living goals, connect them with campus social opportunities, and provide social coaching as needed. This is a live-in, part-time position averaging 27 hours per week over a 36-week contract from late July to May. Hours are flexible, but the position requires assigned weekend availability, including availability for emergency calls two days and evenings and two to three weekends per month. Compensation is $2,500 per semester, a private suite in the staff residence hall, and a $1,000 meal allowance per semester. The Life & Career Studies Program serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supports their development of independence and employment skills. The position requires commitment to Calvin’s Christian liberal arts educational mission, the Christian faith, and the integration of faith, learning, and student development. It also requires awareness and commitment to establishing relationships and positive communication across dimensions of diversity.

Requirements

Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
Commitment to the Christian faith and to integrating faith, learning, and student development.
Awareness of and commitment to establishing relationships and positive communication across dimensions of diversity, including race, gender, physical limitations, class, and religious perspectives.
Ability to work assigned weekends and be available for emergency calls two days and evenings, including two to three weekends a month.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervising LCS Housing Manager with providing overall leadership to LCS students living on campus.
Be available to handle emergency calls two days and evenings, including two to three weekends a month.
Meet individually with LCS students as needed to help them problem-solve issues associated with adjusting to dorm life.
Help students identify inclusive activities and events they are interested in and facilitate peer connections.
Help coordinate and promote LCS participation in residence life activities and reduce barriers to participation.
Work alongside students to promote independent living skills based on their individualized goals.
Collaborate on retention efforts and roommate negotiations, and provide informal mentoring to support students’ success and growth.
Attend a team meeting one day per week.
Attend meetings with Residence Life, Student Conduct, and LCS staff as available.
Participate in professional development and learning opportunities with other Graduate Assistants and colleagues as available.
Perform in-person checks, encourage participation in residence hall events, help resolve roommate disagreements, schedule safe transportation, and respond to emergency calls.
Connect LCS students with social opportunities on campus and provide social coaching as needed.