OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE
JOB DESCRIPTION
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
General Description:
The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Residence Life and Housing is supervised by the Assistant Director for Residence Life. He/She works closely with professional staff from around the campus and is a vital part of the Residence Life and Housing team. He/She is responsible for a variety of projects related to Residence Life and Housing and will be expected to coordinate and collaborate with other campus departments as requested.
This position is generally a 25 hours per week position. Hours are to be agreed upon between the Graduate Assistant and the Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Some of the Graduate Assistant’s hours will need to fall within this timeframe and should be spaced out relatively evenly throughout the week. Other hours will occur in the evenings and on the weekends. The preferred start date for this position is July 1, 2009. Summer responsibilities are a required part of this position.
Responsibilities:
Assistance with departmental housing and operations functions; assist with coordination of opening/closing, room condition reports, safety and sanitation inspections, prepare and maintain reports as requested, assist with vacation housing and work during the vacation periods as needed
Assistance with departmental residence life functions; staff selection and training, programming, student conduct, work closely with Student Activities to coordinate programming efforts
Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and all appropriate retreats, workshops, or seminars assigned by the Offices of Residence Life and Housing and Student Affairs.
Update department’s web site
Participate as departmental and division team member
Participate in on-call duty rotation
Assume any other responsibilities assigned by the Office of Residence Life/Housing
Salary and Compensation:
Six credit hours of tuition remission per semester at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, on campus hosing, a meal plan, and $4,000 to $5,000 stipend yearly, and free staff/faculty parking decal.
Application Process:
Applicants must be accepted into a College of Mount Saint Vincent graduate program to be offered the tuition remission as indicated above. Students enrolled in graduate programs at other institutions are encouraged to apply but will not receive payment for tuition credits
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required and an understanding of Residence Life and Housing. Experience in a leadership position(s) in residence life and housing and programming desirable, ability to work as a flexible, supportive team member in a diverse environment, excellent computer skills.
March, 2009
