Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Construction Inspection, Fellowship, Incident Response, Intentional Programming, Maintain Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Social Media, Student Housing, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Tuition Fees
Posting Details
Position Information
Title Graduate Assistant - Residence Life and Housing, Apartments Leader Position Description
The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Residence Life:
- Assist in the supervision to 4 resident assistants, providing support, ongoing feedback and addressing performance concerns
- Assist in managing the Great Hill Student Apartments to enhance a welcoming, inclusive, and safe living environment.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for residents regarding conflicts, processes, procedures, and expectations.
- Facilitate room changes and mediate roommate and community conflicts in a fair, equitable, and timely manner.
- Conduct regular health and safety inspections, building walkthroughs, and facility assessments; submit and follow up on maintenance work orders as needed.
- Respond to student incidents and concerns in a timely, professional, and appropriate manner.
- Document incidents accurately and thoroughly in accordance with departmental and University protocols.
- Complete timely incident reports and ensure appropriate follow-up with students.
Programmatic:
- Assist with the implementation of intentional and inclusive programs, services, and activities that meet the unique needs of the Great Hill Student Apartments.
- Implement the residential curriculum by ensuring programs and engagement efforts align with departmental learning outcomes, supporting student staff in delivering curriculum-based initiatives, and participating in assessment efforts to evaluate student learning and engagement.
- Support the recruitment of student participation in residence hall activities and the work of the Residence Hall Association.
- Conduct area-wide or building-specific meetings for students as required (e.g., start-of-semester community meetings).
- Maintain social media outlets for the Great Hill Student Apartments.
Community Standards:
- Be aware of and enforce University and residence hall policies; coordinate with University Police and other offices as needed.
- Ensure compliance with university, local, and state policies regarding alcohol and drugs.
Other Duties:
- Attend all staff meetings and professional development sessions as determined by Residence Life and Housing and/or the Division of Student Life.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions:
- Ability to work 20 hours per week.
- Ability to attend and support programming, meetings and events that occur during evening hours and on the weekend.
- Ability to use and learn computer programs.
- Ability to communicate in written and oral forms.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree Required.
- Applicants must be accepted into one of the University's graduate programs to be eligible to receive a graduate assistant position. Preference will be given to students who have applied to and have been accepted into the Counselor Education - Student Affairs or Higher Education Administration program by the College of Graduate Studies application deadline.
- Paraprofessional University residence hall administration and programming experience preferred
- Ability to use and learn computer programs.
- Ability to communicate in written and oral forms.
Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.
EEO Statement
Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hourly Rate $15
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number Stu05866P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants
The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch
c1birch@bridgew.edu
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?
Yes
No
- Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?
(Open Ended Question)
- Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?
Yes
No
- Have you ever worked on campus before?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
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