Residence Life Graduate Assistant

Mount St Joseph University • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Life Graduate Assistant (GA) promotes a safe living and learning community within the residence hall by supporting programming efforts and serving on-call rotations. The GA must be a full-time graduate student, dedicating an average of 20 hours per week to responsibilities. Strong interpersonal communication skills, cultural competence, and programming experience are required. Familiarity with residence hall systems or other education administration/management experience is strongly preferred. This is a part-time, live-in position requiring 20 office hours per week, including weekends, on-call duties, one-on-ones, and departmental meetings. Employment is subject to annual review and renewal. The GA must maintain good academic standing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be enrolled full-time in a graduate-level program.
• Previous undergraduate student leadership experience (preference for leadership experience within Residence Life).
• Must submit all required clearances and documentation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with residence hall systems.
• Other education administration or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Co-supervises 13 undergraduate Resident Advisors (RAs).
• Assists with the training and evaluation of RAs.
• Attends and leads meetings (e.g., one-on-one meetings with RAs, meetings with supervisor, RA staff meetings, professional staff meetings).
• Promotes and implements training sessions and ongoing staff development initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Director of Residence Life to plan and implement RA training programs (Fall, ongoing, spring, and other necessary training).
• Assists the Director in planning and facilitating weekly staff meetings.
• Conducts individual meetings with RA staff biweekly.
• Holds formal evaluation meetings with each RA once a semester.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of the RA selection process.
• Assists RAs in fulfilling their programming responsibilities.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of administrative tasks delegated to staff.
• Ensures the provision of RA duty coverage as assigned.
• Serves as a resource and referral agent for students’ academic, identity, and social needs.
• Works collaboratively with Campus Police personnel to create a safe and secure community.
• Assists in Student Conduct and Crisis Management.
• Responsible for upholding Community Standards.
• Educates students on their rights and responsibilities.
• Communicates with the Director regarding policy violations and adjudication.
• Handles crisis situations (mental health incidents, roommate conflicts, student conduct, staffing issues) and reports to the Director for appropriate community response.
• Makes effective referrals to counseling or academic services and familiarizes oneself with campus resources.
• Provides night and weekend on-duty responsibilities for approximately up to 400 residential students.
• Participates in departmental functions, projects, and workgroups (community development initiatives, housing operations management, staff selection, training).
• Assists with the opening and closing of the residence halls as well as evening and weekend events.
• Assists with on-duty rotation, including evenings and weekends.
• Runs the social media accounts for the office.
• Helps in updating website content.

Benefits

• Semi-furnished suite
• Utilities
• Internet
• Laundry on-site (for a fee)
• Fitness facilities use
• Meal plan
• Campus parking
• Private room equipped with a microwave and refrigerator
• Included in the compensation package: continued summer housing (if mutually agreed for a second year)

What This Job Offers

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