Job Description
Title: Graduate Assistant, Housing & Residence Life Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Programming
Employee Classification: GA
Pay Grade: GS 00
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision: Housing Admin
Department: Student Life
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Under the supervision of the Complex Director for Academic and Leadership Initiatives, the Housing & Residence Life Leadership and Programming Graduate Assistant (LPGA) will primarily work on Housing & Residence Life leadership initiatives. The Leadership and Programming GA will advise the Residence Housing Association and National Residence Hall Honorary Executive Boards. The LPGA will oversee the Programming Resource Center and supervise the Programming Resource Center Coordinator. The LPGA will assist in the on-call duty rotation, other departmental duties, and annual programs which may include, but is not limited to, training, recruitment & selection, and other departmental initiatives and committees.
With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, perform a mixture of services in support of communication, technology, business operations, or student affairs activities as more than 50% of their service.
The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver subject to federal tax.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Staff Supervision and Training
Supervision of the Programming Resource Center Coordinators. Conduct weekly or bi-weekly individual meetings with Student Staff members to develop and review goals/outcomes achieved, discuss issues, recognize contributions, and provide and solicit feedback.
Assess and facilitate the resolutions of staff personnel issues in coordination with the supervisor, including interpersonal conflicts and any necessary disciplinary action.
Attend all departmental and building training sessions and workshops, as required. This includes presenting to the professional, graduate, and Student Staff as a whole.
Work with the supervisor to create and implement ongoing training/development according to staff needs.
Assist with the coordination of new and returning Student Staff selection.
Conduct formal evaluation of Student Staff at end of each semester.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the department.
Residence Housing Association/National Residence Hall Honorary
Serve as the primary advisor for Residence Housing Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Executive Boards.
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly individual meetings with RHA Executive Board members and NRHH President to develop and review goals/outcomes achieved, discuss issues, recognize contributions, and provide and solicit feedback.
Attend all RHA and NRHH General Assembly meetings and Executive Board meetings.
Attend all RHA and NRHH student conferences as an advisor.
Assess RHA and RHA events each academic year.
Community Programming
Aid in the coordination of RHA and NRHH programming efforts.
Encourage RHA and NRHH in planning and developing programs to meet the diverse needs of the on-campus community.
Attend all RHA and NRHH programs.
Make programming purchases.
Manage the RHA and NRHH budgets along with Vice President for Finance.
Administration
Work (20) hours per week
Prepare end-of-year and transition reports.
Crisis Intervention
Participate in a graduate staff duty rotation.
Respond to crises and emergency situations using the departmental protocol, which includes in-person response and providing guidance to Student Staff and students.
Provide appropriate post-crisis referrals and follow-up with students and staff.
Maintenance and Operations
Report ongoing facility and safety/security needs.
Work cooperatively with Physical Plant staff to identify and coordinate staff response to maintenance concerns.
Keep control at all times over all University issued items, such as keys and staff IDs.
Departmental Involvement
Participate in at least one departmental committee.
Attend various departmental meetings on a weekly/biweekly basis.
Attend and participate in all departmental, graduate, and Student Staff training.
Assist with professional staff selection as requested by the department.
Collaborate with other departmental and university offices such as EMUPD, Wellness Center, Student Life, Diversity and Community Involvement, Physical Plant, and Athletics.
Represent the department at various functions such as Division of Student Affairs training and events, Opening and Closing Banquets, Student Staff In-Service training, RHA and NRHH events, and other events as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is required.
Applicant must be a full-time, degree-admitted graduate student at Eastern Michigan University enrolled in the Higher Education and Student Affairs program or a relatable major associated with the position is preferred.
The successful candidate must be available for the position for the full academic year.
The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver subject to federal tax.
Special Instructions:
The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver subject to federal tax.
Appointment Percentage:
100%
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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