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Graduate RD Description

Graduate Resident Director - Position Description

Under the guidance and supervision of the Resident Director (RD) or the Area Coordinator (AC), the Graduate Resident Director will provide general support in developing and supervising a residence hall community.

The Graduate Resident Director may serve as the primary director of a small residence hall community or assist with the direction of a large residence hall community, depending on assignment. Specific duties will vary depending on assignment and the needs of the department and include:

• Supervise or assist with supervision of 5-16 Para-Professionals.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff.
• Participate in on-call duty rotation, providing 24-hour crisis response.
• Coordinate all staff programming efforts to meet the needs of the residence hall community and make sure all programming requirements are met.
• Maintain programming budget and coordinate programming purchases.
• Advise hall government.
• Serve as a residence hall judicial officer for assigned residence hall.
• Assist with or coordinate front desk operations.
• Assist with or coordinate housing operations, including follow-up on maintenance needs, as well as maintaining key control and room condition reports.
• Participate in the Academic Intervention program, including meeting with students and helping with the Academic Success Conference.
• Assist with opening, closing, and finals week activities.
• Participate in at least one additional committee/departmental area as assigned. Some options could include:
  • Leadership activities (RHA, NRAP, PACURH)
  • Teaching LLC course
  • RA/CA Selection
  • RA/CA Training
  • Department-Wide Programming (Tunnel of Oppression, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned, including various administrative tasks needed for operating a residence hall.

Direct Supervisor:

Resident Director or Area Coordinator, depending upon building assignments

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.

Remuneration:

This 10-month renewable position (with potential option to work summers as needed) includes a stipend of $1,400.00 per month, medical coverage, and 9 credits per semester (at minimal cost). Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available. While the hours required for the position will vary depending on the time of year and the needs of the department, Graduate Resident Directors will work an average of 20 hours per week.

In addition, a room and board plan while classes are in session will be provided with the expectation that the Graduate Resident Director participate in the on-call duty rotation and maintain availability and visibility during non-business hours for night, weekend, and holiday programming and events; which will result in an average of 10 additional 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.