Graduate Assistant - Student/Residence Life

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part-time Graduate Assistant to support Residence Life. This role involves fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students while promoting their personal and academic growth. The assistant will work closely with the Residence Life Team to manage community functions, provide support for student leaders, and ensure a safe living-learning space. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and a strong commitment to Christian values, diversity, and student development. Join a vibrant community where you can make a meaningful impact in students' lives!

Benefits

On-campus housing

Utilities and internet included

Meal plan in campus dining

Scholarship for graduate education

Qualifications

• Passion for creating a supportive residential environment for students.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Responsibilities

• Promote a residential community valuing holistic learning.
• Supervise and develop student leaders aligned with university mission.
• Coordinate administrative functions and manage living area budget.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Conflict Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Student

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Description

Part-time Graduate Assistant

WORK SCHEDULE

27 Hours each week (A number of hours designated in office between 8-5 and number of hours designated for events, emergency response, training, etc.)

JOB SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant to Residence Life is a part-time (27 hours each week), 11-month, live-in staff position responsible to provide support for the overall administration and programmatic aspects of a designated residential area. The Graduate Assistant must be passionate about creating a safe, welcoming environment in which residents feel supported, encouraged, challenged and valued. The Graduate Assistant works with the Residence Life Team to help foster the development of a living-learning environment, providing a space for residents to be shaped and molded with the hope that residents will then go out and change the world. By nature of this position, the Graduate Assistant must serve as a Christian role model and uphold the SNU mission of Character, Culture, and Christ. The Graduate Assistant provides support for all Residence Life functions in an effort to provide exposure and experience to different aspects of the role and different leadership style. Due to the nature, size and makeup of the residence halls, the GA would help in a number of specific duties in A.M. Hills Hall.

Essential Functions:

1. Actively promote and develop a residential community that values holistic learning
   • Build relationships with residents of assigned living area
   • Fosters and supports a multi-cultural, culturally responsive, living learning community of belonging within the residential building.
   • Provides appropriate support for and development of students
   • Serve as a resource in dealing with specific residence hall situations such as roommate conflicts, students in crisis, diversity issues and other student concerns.
   • Meet with students and make disciplinary decisions regarding residence hall policy violations.
   • Provides support in making and communicating disciplinary decisions regarding residence hall policy violations
   • Serves in rotation for on campus emergencies, Responds to critical incidents
   • Follow-up with ongoing situations as needed
   • Attend chapel on a regular basis
   • Maintain hours of availability in Residence Life offices
2. Seek to fulfill university mission by developing well rounded and mature student leaders
   • Supervise, coach and develop student leaders in line with the SNU mission
   • Clearly articulate expectations for student staff
   • Provide assessment, feedback, and accountability for student staff
   • Coordinate and facilitate ongoing training as assigned
3. Coordinate all administrative area functions, including
   • Serve as a liaison and resource to the Housing and Facilities offices
   • Oversee and manage living area programming/development budget
   • Complete and submit required reports and proposals
   • Manage the details regarding events that occur in the Bud Robinson room and Hills Classroom
4. Work to develop and achieve departmental goals
   • Participate in the selection of Resident Assistants and their ongoing training and evaluation
   • Facilitate faculty involvement and partnership in the residential community
   • Participate in weekly departmental meetings and supervisory meetings as assigned
   • Participate in professional staff development, including Student Life monthly meeting
5. Develop and implement other departmental/Student Life initiatives, such as;
   • Serve as a liaison and resource to Student Life and other departments as assigned
   • Other initiatives as assigned
6. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Bachelor’s degree
• A personal commitment to an intimate and continually growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Ability to integrate Christian faith with student development theories and practice
• Passion to walk alongside college students in this crucial season of life;
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner and with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity;
• Availability to work many evenings and weekends;
• Attend and be active in a local worship community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Residential experience preferred;
• Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with numerous departments and campus programs;
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and manage conflict;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and interact effectively with students;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, take initiative and manage multiple tasks while exercising sound judgment;

Supervision Received:

• Receives direct supervision, work assignments, support and mentorship daily from Director of Residence & Commuter Life, Resident Director Team and Dean of Students.

Supervision Exercised:

• Supports and assists the Resident Directors in leadership of Resident Advisor student staff.

Apply Online for this position at https://snu.edu/employment/

BENEFITS

Benefit structure including on campus housing, utilities and internet, and meal plan in campus dining.

Scholarship provided to be applied to continuing graduate education.