Graduate Assistant - Residence Life
Position
Graduate Assistant - Residence Life
Start Date
The Graduate Assistant position is a 10-month position reporting August 7, 2023 – May 13, 2024 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Summer employment preferred if candidate is available.
Application Deadline
Applications only accepted through MustangsLink; will remain open until position is filled
Interview dates and information will be emailed to applicants on a rolling basis
Qualifications:
- Personal qualities of maturity, self-reliance, motivation, initiative, responsibility, time management, and integrity
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Must be enrolled and taking graduate classes at Midwestern State University
- Bachelor’s degree required
Responsibilities:
- Performing all administrative tasks to implement assigned departmental programs, projects, and initiatives
- Coordinating training for all Peer Educator groups, as well as serving as an advisor to a specific Peer Educator group and working with related campus partners
- Assisting in the development, design, and implementation of communication and marketing materials for the department (e.g. videos, posters, displays, MustangsLink events, and other virtual platforms) related to Living-Learning Programs, Faculty-in-Residence Program, and Peer Educator Programs
- Manage the reservations and coordination of all departmental event spaces
- Other departmental duties as assigned
On-Call Rotation:
- Serve in an on-call capacity one night a week and approximately one weekend a month for afterhours facility and residential management; may periodically be called upon to assist with other after-hour emergencies
- This responsibility will be compensated through a housing scholarship which will cover the cost of a private room while working with our department.
Additional Requirements:
- Graduate Assistants must live in on-campus housing
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Must have the sensitivity and skill to work with a diverse student population
- Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act
Compensation:
- 10 month position reporting August 7, 2023 – May 13, 2024; summer employment preferred if available
- Monthly stipend of approximately $750.00
- Housing scholarship to cover the cost of a private room
- Professional development opportunities