Residence Life Graduate Assistant

Under the supervision of an Area Coordinator, and in partnership with the Residence Life staff team, the Residence Life Graduate Assistant is a para-professional position within the Office of Residence Life. The RLGA serves primarily as a connection point between the Area Council students and Hall Area Coordinator in their assigned areas. The major responsibilities of this position include; advising Area Council (including participation in trainings and meetings with the supervising AC and Area Council Advisory group), supervising the Area Front Desk, developing relationships with residents within the residential area, potential for supervision and/or work with RA staffs and performing other administrative duties as assigned.

·      Residence life, programming, or ministry or similar applicable experience

·      Be an academically successful student in good standing with academic department or enrolled program.

· Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at Seattle Pacific University for the 2021-2022 academic year. Be in good conduct standing with Seattle Pacific University, Abide by all university policies and procedures and related State and Federal laws.

·      Experience with and knowledge of supporting and advocating for students of different cultural, ethnic, religious, ability, gender identity, sexual orientations, and diverse backgrounds.

·      Be in agreement with the SPU statement of faith - http://spu.edu/about-spu/statement-of-faith.

·      Role model, encourage positive academic behaviors, and help students to create an environment that is conducive to studying and learning outside of the classroom.

·      Ability to work varied hours including late nights and early mornings, occasional weekends.

·      Demonstration of self-confidence, leadership, assertiveness, maturity and personal stability.

·      Ability to plan and facilitate social activities and educational program in on-campus communities.

·      Ability to maintain a mature and responsible presence in emotionally charged student concerns and situations.

 

·      Campus minimum wage/maximum of 15-20 hours a week.

•        @ 10 hours per week August 16 through September 13

•        @15-20 hours per week during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters (September ’21- June ’22)

·      Professional development opportunities, potential for internship credit (program dependent)

·      Support Area Council students in a para-professional advising role. Ability to demonstrate exceptional maturity and model healthy boundaries regarding time, role definition, confidentiality, and managing student conduct within the advising role.

 

·      Area Council weekly meetings

·      Area Council executive officer supervision meetings

·      Area Council advisors weekly meeting

·      Attending area social events (evenings)

 

·      Area Council administrative duties including budget and event oversight

·      Participation in Area Council Selection Activities

·      Prepare for quarterly Area Council Executive trainings

·      Regular walkthroughs/presence in community (front desk hours)

·      Visit small groups/floor events (as available)

 

·      Meeting with Area Coordinator supervisor – (1 hour per week)

·      All Area Meetings with Director of ORL (as needed)

·      Weekly with Area Council Executives 

·      Quarterly 1:1 with each Area Council Member

 

·      Attending Fall Area Council Trainings, Leadership Conference, and Area Retreats

·      Participate in ongoing Area Council assessment, both of individual events and program as a whole

·      Quarterly SLDC in-service

·      Spring Quarter Training for next school year

·      Potential supervision/work with RA staff as assigned

This Position Description reflects Seattle Pacific University’s best effort to describe the essential duties and essential qualifications of the position described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the position. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.