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Graduate Assistant for Student Staff Development - Position Description

Under the guidance and supervision of the Area Director, the Graduate Assistant for Student Staff Development will provide general support in the area of student staff recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and recognition within the Department of Residential Life Housing, and Food Service.

Specific duties will vary depending on the current needs of the department and include:

• Assist in the coordination of all Residential Life student staff recruitment and selection processes.
• Assist in the coordination of all Residential Life trainings for student staff with various department staff.
• Design, coordinate, and implement in-service programs for student staff.
• Conduct and track assessment.
• Participate in the teaching of the leadership course (CEP 314).
• Create and maintain a monthly student staff newsletter.
• Assist with the coordination of student staff evaluation processes.
• Coordinate student staff recognition through collaboration with various other department staff and the Residence Hall Association.
• Assist with the coordination of academic recognition programs in conjunction with the National Residence Hall Honorary for residents.
• Conduct research as needed for positions, evaluations, assessment tools, etc.. that assist the department in developing best practices for student staff development.
• Assist in the development and tracking of all budgets associated with student staff recruitment, selection, and training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Direct Supervisor:

Area Director

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to a degree-granting program and be in good academic standing. The students must maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00 and must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits throughout the duration of the assistantship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous residence life experience and/or pursuing graduate study in Educational Leadership program with Higher Education Administration emphasis. Experience working with student staff selection, training, or recognition. Experience with assessment.

Remuneration:

This is a 10-month renewable position (with potential option to work summers as needed) and includes a stipend of $1,400.00 per month, medical coverage, and 10 credits per semester (at minimal cost). Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available. The Graduate Assistant for Student Staff Development will work an average of 20 hours per week.

Special Qualifications Required:

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Good people skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, and independently as needed
• Ability to travel or if expected to drive a state vehicle, must have Nevada State Driver's License or ability to obtain one within required time period

Definition:

Graduate assistantships are available to graduate students at Nevada. Specific policies pertaining to graduate assistants are provided in Title 4, Chapter 5 of the Board of Regents Handbook.

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Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Programming - Position Description

Under the guidance and supervision of the Area Coordinator for Leadership & Training, the Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Programming will provide general support in the area of student leadership, programming and paraprofessional recruitment within the Department of Residential Life Housing, and Food Service.

Specific duties will vary depending on the current needs of the department and include:

• Co-advise the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and/or National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
• Coordinate and facilitate fall and ongoing training for students involved in RHA, NRHH and hall councils.
• Collaborate with student leadership organizations to implement high-quality, large-scale events.
• Direct staff programming efforts in conjunction with the Resident Directors to meet the needs of the weekend and late-night programming.
• Assist in coordination of campus-wide promotion of residence hall programs.
• Design and coordinate promotion of res hall activities and opportunities using creative and innovative multi-media mediums.
• Coordinate a monthly department newsletter.
• Assist with the development of the Leadership Living Learning Community.
• Assist with recruitment for the Leadership Living Learning Community, including providing updated content for department website and written recruitment materials.
• Coordinate leadership recognition programs in conjunction with the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
• Assist in coordination of the senior paraprofessional (SRA/SCA) recruitment and selection process.
• Assist in coordination of the paraprofessional (RA/CA) recruitment and selection process.
• Assist in paraprofessional staff training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Direct Supervisor:

Area Director

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to a degree-granting program and be in good academic standing. The students must maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00 and must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits throughout the duration of the assistantship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous residence life experience and/or pursuing graduate study in Educational Leadership program with Higher Education Administration emphasis. Experience working with leadership development or student organizations. Experience in graphic arts, web design and/or video editing.

Remuneration:

This is a 10-month renewable position (with potential option to work summers as needed) and includes a stipend of $1,400.00 per month, medical coverage, and 10 credits per semester (at minimal cost). Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available. The Graduate Assistant - Leadership & Programming will work an average of 20 hours per week.

Special Qualifications Required:

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Good people skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, and independently as needed
• Ability to travel or if expected to drive a state vehicle, must have Nevada State Driver's License or ability to obtain one within required time period

Definition:

Graduate assistantships are available to graduate students at Nevada. Specific policies pertaining to graduate assistants are provided in Title 4, Chapter 5 of the Board of Regents Handbook.