27 Hours each week (A number of hours designated in office between 8-5 and number of hours designated for events, emergency response, training, etc.)
JOB SUMMARY
The Graduate Assistant to Residence Life is a part time (27 hours each week), 11 month, live-in staff position responsible to provide support for the overall administration and programmatic aspects of a designated residential living area. The Graduate Assistant must be passionate about creating a safe, welcoming environment in which residents feel supported, encouraged, challenged and valued. The Graduate Assistant works with the Residence Life Team to help foster the development of a living-learning environment, providing a space for residents to be shaped and molded with the hope that residents will then go out and change the world. By nature of this position, the Graduate Assistant must serve as a Christian role model and uphold the SNU mission of Character, Culture, and Christ. The Graduate Assistant provides support for all Residence Life functions in an effort to provide exposure and experience to different aspects of the role and different leadership style. Due to the nature, size and makeup of the residence halls, the GA would help in a number of specific duties in A.M. Hills Hall.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
Actively promote and develop a residential community that values holistic learning
Build relationships with residents of assigned living area
Foster and support a multi-cultural, culturally responsive, living learning community of belonging within the residential building.
Provide appropriate support for and development of students
Serve as a resource in dealing with specific residence hall situations such as roommate conflicts, students in crisis, diversity issues and other student concerns.
Meet with students and make disciplinary decisions regarding residence hall policy violations.
Provide support in making and communicating disciplinary decisions regarding residence hall policy violations
Serve in rotation for on campus emergencies, Responds to critical incidents
Follow up with ongoing situations as needed
Attend chapel on a regular basis
Maintain hours of availability in Residence Life offices
2.Seek to fulfill university mission by developing well rounded and mature student leaders
Supervise, coach and develop student leaders in line with the SNU mission
Clearly articulate expectations for student staff
Provide assessment, feedback, and accountability for student staff
Coordinate and facilitate ongoing training as assigned
3. Coordinate all administrative area functions, including:
Serve as a liaison and resource to the Housing and Facilities offices
Oversee and manage living area programming/development budget
Complete and submit required reports and proposals
Manage the details regarding events that occur in the Bud Robinson room and Hills Classroom
4. Work to develop and achieve departmental goals
Participate in the selection of Resident Assistants and their ongoing training and evaluation
Facilitate faculty involvement and partnership in the residential community
Participate in weekly departmental meetings and supervisory meetings as assigned
Participate in professional staff development, including Student Life monthly meeting
5. Develop and implement other departmental/Student Life initiatives, such as;
Serve as a liaison and resource to Student Life and other departments as assigned
Other initiatives as assigned
6. Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christ-like disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
A personal commitment to an intimate and continually growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Ability to integrate Christian faith with student development theories and practice.
Bachelor's degree.
Enrolled in a Master's Program at Southern Nazarene University.
Willingness to live on campus in Chapman Apartments
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Passion to walk alongside college students in this crucial season of life.
Initiative and Humility
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with numerous departments and campus programs.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and manage conflict.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and interact effectively with students
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, take initiative and manage multiple tasks while exercising sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and manage conflict
Naturally comfortable with large groups as well as in one-on-one conversations.
Capacity to manage several things at once and be able to prioritize and respond appropriately.
Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner and with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Attend and be active in a local worship community.
Preferred Qualifications:
Lived experiences as a Residential Student.
Experience in Higher Education.
Experience in Marketing and Communications
Supervision Received:
Receives direct supervision, work assignments, support and mentorship daily from Dean of Students and additional support from the Resident Director team and Housing Coordinator and Assistant to Residence Life.
Supervision Exercised:
Supports and assists the Resident Directors in leadership of Resident Advisor student staff.
