SUMMARY: The Graduate Assistant (GA) is a part-time, 10-month, live-in position within the Office of Residence Life. The GA is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a residential curriculum grounded in the Catholic, Marianist heritage of the University, in order to support a students’ educational, spiritual, personal, social, and cultural growth. This position is generalist in design, and maintains responsibilities both in Residence Life and Student Life.
JOB DETAILS: Position begins on July 15, 2024 (negotiable due to classes) and has an end date of May 31, 2025. Approximately 20-25 hours/week, $13,000 yearly stipend with no paid vacation, sick leave, or university observed holidays. Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter to Mrs. Alexis Curiel at acuriel4@stmarytx.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately, interview during the SAHE Program Interview days, and continue until position is filled.
BENEFITS: Benefits in accepting the Graduate Assistant position with Residence Life include the following:
• Total cost of the Chaminade Hall Room you are placed in.
• Rattler 7 Meal Plan to eat in all campus dining venues; this includes Subway, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, The Pub, and more
• Full coverage of campus parking permit and designated parking space on campus
• Access to the St. Mary’s University Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Policy for live-on staff (see policy guidelines for specific sizes/breeds)
• Access to campus recreation; this includes indoor pool, basketball courts, indoor rock-climbing wall, and gym
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Utilizes a residential curriculum framework, informed by and in alignment with the Catholic, Marianist heritage of the University, to create a sense of belonging and develop student learning specific to the residential populations being served in area (can be first-year or upper-division community)
• Assists with the daily management of building operations, including hall openings and closings
• Collaborates with supervisor and Living Learning Community campus partners to implement and support programs and initiatives focused on each LLC within area
• Hires, guides, supervises, and evaluates the student workers to include Resident Assistants and Community Coordinators; Facilitates regular one-on-ones and staff meetings with all student staff • Trains staff to have necessary knowledge of practices, policies, and procedures essential to meet the needs of students living in the community
• Serves as an advisor and provides developmental opportunities to hall council
• Provides daily on-call coverage of residence halls encompassing up to 1,300 students on a rotational basis throughout the calendar year
• Responds to emergency situations and implements the proper institution procedures/protocol
• Manages and mediates escalated interpersonal problems between residents
• Utilizes retention management system to track and follow-up with students of concern
• Attends all Residence Life staff programs, meetings, and trainings as scheduled
• Assists in the management of operation and programming budget for assigned area
• Utilizes housing management system, StarRez, to facilitate accurate records related to occupancy and damage billing
• Follows through with Facilities Services and Central Office operations staff on all maintenance repairs and housing-related services as needed
• Plans, implements, and supports University-wide programming
• Serves on assigned committees, work groups, or special projects
• Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a bachelor’s degree and be matriculated in a Student Personnel or related field master’s degree program.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong public relations and customer service skills with an ability to implement diplomacy and discretion at all times; an ability to work effectively with communities across the university.
• Must have high ethical standards and a strong sense of confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; thrive in a complex work environment; displays solid problem solving and interpersonal skills; works well independently and as part of a team.
• Must have strong self-judgment abilities and ability to use discretion to complete work assignments. Initiative is frequently required to complete work assignments.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate a capacity for leadership, and the commitment to work collaboratively with a diverse and dynamic community.
• Must have a high attention to detail and be able to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Prior experience working with college students and university residence hall facilities is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Banner, StarRez, and Maxient is preferred.
• Bilingual strongly preferred (English/Spanish with the ability to understand and to make one’s self understood to Spanish speaking individuals).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion and desire to work with diverse populations; Experience living and/or serving in Latino/Hispanic communities is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated comprehension, appreciation and willingness to model Catholic and Marianist values and mission as well as the traditions and heritage of St. Mary’s University.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Working conditions are in an office environment and university campus setting. Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day to day business.
• While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
