Graduate Assistant- Resident Director

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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 Resident Director position is an integral part of the department team.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Associate Director of Residential Life as well as a designated Resident Director, the Graduate Resident Director will support residence hall operations in areas including but not limited to residential programming, student staff supervision, and facility oversight.

Specific duties will vary depending on assignments and the needs of the department but may include the following:

• Supervise or assist with supervision of 4-16 paraprofessionals.

• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff.

• Participate in on-call duty rotation, providing 24-hour crisis response.

• Coordinate and facilitate the residential curriculum.

• Advise leadership council.

• Promote restorative justice through educational conversations.

• Assist with or coordinate front desk operations.

• Assist with or coordinate housing operations, including follow-up on maintenance needs, as well as maintaining key control and room condition reports.

• Assist with opening, closing, and finals week activities.

• Participate in the on-call duty rotation and maintain availability and visibility during nonbusiness hours for night, weekend, and holiday programming and events.

• Other duties as assigned, including various administrative tasks needed for operating a residence hall.

• Participate in at least one additional committee/departmental area as assigned. Some options could include: Student Staff Recruitment & Selection Committee, Student Staff Training & Development Committee, & Diversity & Social Justice Committee

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

• Must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits throughout the duration of the assistantship

• 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.

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: