Graduate Assistant

 

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Mississippi

Company

Alcorn State University

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Administration

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Job TitleGraduate AssistantEmployment StatusPart Time .25DepartmentResidence LifePurpose of JobThe Graduate Assistant serves as an active and visible residence hall staff member that participates and facilitates student development, community development, leadership development, activity development, administration, policy enforcement, crisis management and staff development.
Scope of ResponsibilitiesAssist with the day-to-day operations and the opening/closing of residence halls. Supervise undergraduate Resident Assistants and desk workers. Enforcing all University and Residence Life policies. Assist in the accurate inventory of all student rooms for damages and repairs. Creating a home away from home atmosphere and is conducive to living and learning in the residence halls.
Essential Job Functions Supervises up to 6 undergraduate Resident Assistants and desk workers.
Assists with the recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of undergraduate staff.
Promote and implement training sessions and in-services as well as ongoing staff development initiatives
Assist the AC/RHM in developing and coordinating programs for their respective hall with advice and assistance from staff, students, and hall government
Build community utilizing the community development plan and programming model set forth by the department.
Responsible for interpreting and upholding the universitys rules and regulations through upholding the University/Residence Life Handbook in a proactive and educational manner.
Oversee the administrative tasks related to inventory, damage, billing, maintenance, keys, fire safety, health & safety inspections and building security.
Participate in monthly Residence Life professional development workshops/training
QualificationsApplicants must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in a degree granting program at Alcorn State University and or have received a Bachelors degree and an understanding of Residence Life and Housing. While in the position, the Graduate Assistant must maintain a 3.0 or better and may have no more than 15 hours total of external commitments including but not limited to outside employment, organization involvement, athletic team participation, internships, external internships, etc.
Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesCandidates should possess strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population, as well as have demonstrated experience and skills related to program development, student development and working with groups. Familiarity with residence hall systems and/or other education administration or management experience is strongly preferred. This requires up to 20 office hours per week in addition to evening and weekend work plus on-duty responsibilities.
Posted Salary Range10.00 per hourWork in noisy (above 85 decibels) areasSedentary Work - Exerting 10 poundsOccasionallyLight Work - Exerting up to 20 poundsOccasionallyMedium Work - Exerting 20-50 poundsNot RequiredHeavy Work - Exerting 50-100 poundsNot RequiredVery Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 poundsNot RequiredTravelPosting NumberStdnt007PNumber of Vacancies10LocationLormanPosition End Date (if temporary)Open Date11/11/2020Close DateOpen Until FilledYesEEO StatementAlcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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