Graduate Assistant – Residence Life

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant (GA) position for Residential Life's primary function is to help contribute to a robust residential life experience at Avila University by assisting in the engagement and development of students living on campus. This Graduate Assistant will gain experience in assessment, presenting, advising, and event planning for resident programming.

Responsibilities

• Review, educate, and adhere to, residential policies, University policies, as well as federal, state and local law.
• Enforce all federal, state, local laws, and University policies as needed according to procedures in the Avila University Student Handbook.
• Maintain a minimum GPA that maintains academic good standing, varies based on position.
• Maintain full time student status, 12 credit hours for undergraduate and 6 credit hours for graduate level, each semester.
• Note and report maintenance concerns, and then follow up on those concerns.
• Complete weekly report detailing specific information to submit to direct supervisor.
• Is responsible for and takes pride in the appearance of the residential area of management and takes appropriate steps to ensure it is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records, student behavior and residence life information.
• Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor and central staff as needed/appropriate.
• Affords assistance/coordination in residential programming events as required.
• Remains on campus for closed weekends, including but not limited to: Move In Day, Homecoming, Open House, Move Out Week, etc.
• Serves as an information resource for residents.
• Serves as a student advocate for residential students.
• Builds community within residential area.
• Develops and facilitates training sessions for residence life staff.
• Completes 20 office hours in Housing Office weekly.
• Affords assistance in the planning and execution of residential programs including planning, budgeting, and hosting events on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University.
• The successful candidate for this position will possess a bachelor's degree and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, a commitment to student development, higher education, creativity, vision, passion, and compassion are imperative.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in using relevant technology and software for managing student services and data.