Graduate Assistant - Residential Education, RLHFS

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno's Residential Life, Housing and Food Services seeks a Graduate Assistant for Residential Education to support Ponderosa Village operations, including programming, student staff supervision, and property oversight.

The role requires admission to an aid-eligible graduate program, maintaining a 3.00 GPA, enrollment in at least 6 graduate credits, and averaging 20 hours per week, with occasional evenings or weekends for events.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to an aid eligible, degree-granting graduate program at the University of Nevada, Reno and in good academic standing.
• Maintain an overall graduate GPA of at least 3.00 and be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits.
• Work an average of 20 hours per week; some duties may occur during non-business hours (nights/weekends/holidays).

Responsibilities

• Supervise or assist with supervision of 4 paraprofessionals
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and training of student staff
• Promote restorative justice through educational conversations
• Coordinate and facilitate community programming
• Lead media campaigns including posters, adverts, social media presence, and more
• Facilitate community outreach initiatives
• Coordinate residential curriculum in collaboration with Graduate School
• Organize Room Condition Reports for Ponderosa Village
• Lead communication regarding Ponderosa Village Renewal Campaigns
• Assist in new-lease recruitment process
• Assist in move-in/move-out operations
• Collaborate with Facilities Manager and Desk Operations Coordinator
• Assist with housing operations
• Perform various administrative tasks

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Written/verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork/independence

Nevada driver’s license

Physical ability

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services is committed to providing students with resources and experiences that will complement their academics. The department is committed to providing services for our residents that far exceed mere room and board. The Graduate Assistant for Residential Education position is an integral part of the department team. Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director of Residential Education, the Graduate Assistant for Residential Education will support Ponderosa Village operations in areas including but not limited to residential programming, student staff supervision, and property oversight.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or assist with supervision of 4 paraprofessionals
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff
• Promote restorative justice through educational conversations
• Coordinate and facilitate community programming
• Lead media campaigns including posters, adverts, social media presence, and more
• Facilitate community outreach initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate the residential curriculum in collaboration with the Graduate School
• Organize and complete Room Condition Reports for Ponderosa Village
• Lead communication regarding Ponderosa Village Renewal Campaigns
• Assist in new-lease recruitment process
• Assist in the completion of move-in and move-out operations
• Collaborate with business partners such as the Facilities Manager and the Coordinator of Desk Operations
• Assist with or coordinate desk operations
• Assist with or coordinate housing operations
• Other duties as assigned, including various administrative tasks

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to an aid eligible, degree-granting program at the University of Nevada, Reno and be in good academic standing. Self-Supported Programs such as Extended Studies certificates or online programs do not qualify for aid. Successful candidates 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. This assistantship requires candidates to work an average of 20 hours per week. The Graduate Assistant for Residential Education may be required to work during non-business hours such as nights, weekends, and some holiday to complete relevant programming, events, and activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training, education, supervision, leadership experience, OR experience in two of the following areas: Community event planning
• Assessment
• Student development theory
• Residential community management
• Crisis management
• General business/administrative functions

Remuneration

• This 11-month renewable position (with potential option to work summers with a separate agreement, as needed) includes the following:
• A stipend dependent on degree track and program
• A board plan of 50 meal swipes per semester (50 swipes for Fall; 50 swipes for Spring) while classes are in session
• Medical insurance coverage
• In-state tuition paid for up to 10 credits per semester (10 Credits for Fall, 10 Credits for Spring). Out-of-state students will receive a “waiver” of the difference between out-of-state tuition and in-state tuition for up to four semesters for Master’s degree-seeking students and six semesters for Doctoral degree-seeking students
• The student is financially responsible for all student fees relevant to their status as a Graduate Student.
• Summer tuition may also be available Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available.
• Note: please refer to the Graduate School website related to Graduate Assistant positions to better understand projected costs not covered by this position.

Special Qualifications Required

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Interpersonal 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
• Carry out physical activity requirements commensurate with duties of the position, i.e., walk up multiple flights of stairs in case of emergency, lift 25 pounds, etc.

Multicultural Competencies

It is expected for all staff members in Residential Life, Housing and Food Services to demonstrate the following: Employees will be able to discuss, explain, and share their own identities, and the way their identities contribute to systems of power, privilege and oppression. Employees will be able to expand their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion by actively participating in department sponsored events. Employees will be able to explain their strengths and weaknesses related to their knowledge of social justice.

Department Commitment to Equity Statement

Residential Life, Housing and Food Services promotes and strives to sustain a culture that welcomes and embraces inclusivity. We are committed to continuously examine and dismantle the ways we perpetuate and participate in systemic oppression and work together to take a stand against issues of racism, power, privilege, and systems of oppression to better support our community.

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 20 Compensation Graduate Assistant ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent50.0% Required

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land‑grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land‑grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown.

Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290‑acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world‑renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18‑month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry‑level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high‑impact education, world‑improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150‑year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land‑grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website.

University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada, Reno is the state of Nevada’s leading public research university. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land‑grant university, the University serves more than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada, where education, research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land‑grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a growing technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Founded where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the University’s beautiful, 290‑acre main campus is also a Nevada state arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure continues to expand, with the opening of the John Tulloch Business Building as well as the completion of a new state public health laboratory with groundbreaking for a life sciences building scheduled for 2027. The University has also invested in affordable housing for faculty and staff with its University Village, a series of fully renovated housing parcels located near campus. Collaborating with world‑renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple and Microsoft, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with a new devices and accessories. Through its commitment to high‑impact education, world‑improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150‑year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. Just one example is how the University is leading the way in the nation’s effort to develop new, clean energy sources that will power the country’s future through its selection as one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs) through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. Nevada’s Tech Hub strengthens America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land‑grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website.

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The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Zeva Edmondson, Director, Title IX Coordinator, Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia Street, Continuing Education Building, Room 206, m/s 158, Reno, Nevada 89557-0158, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Si necesita alguna acomodación para completar una solicitud, comuníquese con Recursos Humanos en [e-mail]. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at UNR's website. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.