Position: Residence Life & Housing Graduate Assistant

Status: Part-time, (20hrs/week)

Department: Student Life

Reports to: Director of Residence Life & Housing

Start Date: Fall Semester 2024

Compensation: Stipend, Room, and Tuition

Description:

As a full-time graduate student, the Graduate Assistant (GA) works under the supervision of the Director of Student Life & Housing. The GA is primarily responsible for providing support to residents by serving as a resource and assisting with student concerns. The GA also provides administrative support, serves in emergency on-call rotation, and is required to live on-campus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Student Engagement & Community Development

• Be accessible to students and their concerns through regular student contact, acting as a referral agent when appropriate.

• Serve as a resource and role model to students.

• Serve in a 24-hour crisis response rotation and be available after hours (beyond 8am to 4pm) to respond to critical incidents on campus.

Crisis & Conflict Management

• Communicate and enforce College’s policies and Residence Life regulations to students.

• Serve in the on-call rotation for the campus.

• Document violations of College policy and Residence Life regulations.

• Report emergencies and life-threatening incidents to appropriate College personnel.

• Assist with conflict resolution process amongst residents & arrange roommate agreements when necessary.

• Provide support to residents for minor issues/concerns, roommate conflicts, room changes, etc.

• Respond appropriately to crisis situations as outlined during summer training.

• Maintain documentation of incident reports of all resident behaviors that conflict with College policy and/or the regulations of Residence Life.

• Assist with on-call emergencies in the residence hall and respond appropriately to crisis situations.

Facilities & Housing Management

• Assist with all residence hall opening and closing procedures.

• Assist with the housing assignment processes and the maintenance of room occupancy data.

• Assist with management and follow-up of maintenance/facilities concerns.

Supervision & Development

• Assists with supervision and development of a team of Resident Assistants (RA’s) by facilitating professional development opportunities and managing performance against job responsibilities.

• Participate in professional development programs including RA meetings, conferences, and training sessions.

• Attends hall team meetings.

• Act as a team player and present a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

• Assist with Resident Assistant supervision including one on one meetings.

• Lead professional development component of hall team meetings at least once per month at the direction of DSLH.

Department & University Responsibilities

• Assist Residence Life with special events and functions (e.g. summer training, open houses, registration, programming, etc.).

• Provide administrative support for the Director of Residence Life & Housing.

• Perform 20 office hours per week in the Graduate Assistant office located in the Student Center.

• Consult with Director of Student Life & Housing regularly to discuss any concerns, programs, and events occurring within the residence hall.

• Disseminate information about Residence Life and College events and policies through individual interaction, postings, floor meetings, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Residence Life & Housing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution and enrollment in Paul Smith’s College Master’s degree programs.

• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.

• Strong communication and relationship building skills.

• Ability to work independently and with others as part of the Division of Student Affairs.

• Ability to work evening and weekends as needed. • Excellent data management skills, including computer and paper files.

• Must have previous experience in Student Life, Residence Life or Student Affairs from their undergraduate degree.

• Must be flexible, discreet, and considerate of others’ needs.

• Must have a positive and innovative outlook on the position.

• Must have the ability and desire to work with students.

Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V