Graduate Assistant, Residence Life

Saint Leo University Brasil•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the Office of Residence Life, the Graduate Assistant for Residence Life strives to create a fair and just community by promoting student responsibility, accountability and ethical decision making in accordance with the University’s Core Values and Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life intentionally fosters a safe, collaborative and inclusive living community that promotes students’ academic and personal growth. In addition to resume please submit the following documents for consideration. 1. Cover Letter Job Description Primary Responsibilities:

Requirements

Experience with higher education administration.
Excellent administrative and customer service skills.
Ability to meet strict deadlines, prioritize tasks and work independently and as a team-member.
Strong organizational, communication and writing skills.
Ability to effectively present information to large groups of people.
Ability to analyze complex situations and to make sound judgments and decisions.
Strong computer skills.
Bachelor’s Degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA from their undergraduate program, full-time enrollment as a degree seeking graduate student, must have experience in residence life and serving in an on-call/on-duty rotation.
Outside time commitments (work, coaching, etc.) must be approved by supervisor
Extended leave must be arranged in advance and approved by supervisor
Must complete 20 hours each week during normal office hours (8am-5pm M-F)

Nice To Haves

Leadership, attention to detail, ability to think outside the box, initiative to complete tasks and start projects without supervision.

Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate undergraduate staff, providing ongoing performance appraisals and semester evaluations
Provide leadership and direction through individual conferences, student staff meetings and student development programs for Residence Life Staff and residence hall programs
Assist with new and returning student check-in
Assist with the coordination of hall opening and closing at the beginning and end of semester breaks, summer housing and vacation periods
Assist with the Residence Life staff selection and training processes
Foster positive working relationships and serve as a liaison with Campus Safety, Student Activities, Counseling Services and other University and community offices and organizations
Act as administrative hearing officer for University code of conduct
Assist with completing day-to-day operations of the Residence Life Office
Service in the on-call rotation for crisis response on campus
Utilize effective inter/intra –office communication
Foster community development within the residence halls
Support the University’s mission and values as a contributing member of the community
Hold one of three collateral assignments for the Office of Residence Life Facilities: Collecting/collating bi-weekly facility checklists Participating in area walk-throughs with Plant Operations (one building per week) Completing bi-monthly storage/furniture/equipment audits & maintaining inventory Managing health and safety inspection process once each semester Key management for the residence halls Manage campus bicycle registration process Implement recycling initiatives and education on-campus Programming: Collecting/collating bi-weekly programming reports Update program resource area on website with quality program ideas Collecting bulletin board/door decoration pictures monthly & putting best examples on website Implement large scale community programs including Haunted Marmion Responsible for Green and Gold school spirit initiative Training & Recruitment: Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and logistics of student staff training Co-supervise the recognition and recruitment Resident Assistant committee Organize interest sessions and marketing materials for the Resident Assistant position Help plan and form the Resident Assistant recruitment process
Perform other duties as assigned
Support the University's mission and Core Values as a contributing member of the University's community.
Perform administrative tasks specific to training and recruitment of student staff for the department.
Perform other duties as assigned by full time Residence Life professional staff.

Benefits

FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees
Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
Employer-provided life insurance
Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
403b Retirement Plan
Wellness Center Eligibility based on meeting required service period