Graduate Assistant - Housing
The Office of Residence Life and Housing has an opening for a Graduate Assistant – Housing. The Graduate Assistant (GA) position is an integral part of the Residence Life and Housing Department. The successful candidate will have a service-oriented attitude and concern for students as they support Residence Life and Housing’s programs and activities. We are looking for a forward thinking person who can anticipate and address problems to enhance the on-campus student experience.
Qualifications:
- Personal qualities of maturity, self-reliance, motivation, initiative, responsibility, time management, and integrity
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisor experience
- Must be enrolled and taking graduate classes at Midwestern State University
- Bachelor’s degree required
Responsibilities:
- Assists with operational duties related to service areas within Residence Life & Housing (e.g. desk operations, facility management, key inventorying/auditing)
- Provides leadership and mentoring to hourly student workers as assigned
- Co-supervises operational areas in conjunction with a full-time member of the Residence Life & Housing staff; duties may include hiring, scheduling, training, and supervision
- Serves as liaison to campus partners to ensure facilities are safe and well-maintained
- Assists with facility-based projects as needed
- Other assigned departmental duties
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
- 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
Application can be found on MustangsLink: https://msutexas.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/583197