Graduate Assistant

The Position:

Graduate Assistant (2 positions available)

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College is seeking two part-time graduate assistants to join its team.  The Graduate Assistant serves as a member of a collaborative student affairs team in managing a residential living area and creating healthy living/learning communities among students in 1-2 traditional residence halls. This position will supervise student staff members [Head Resident Advisors and Resident Advisors (RAs)] and contribute to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment within a residential community.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

Supervision

• Directly supervise up to 10-15 Head RAs and RAs.

• Plan and facilitate weekly supervision meetings with HRAs, biweekly supervision meetings with RAs, and monthly HD staff meetings.

• Provide ongoing feedback for RAs and facilitate the RA evaluation process for the supervision area.

• Lead weekly staff meeting for RA staff.

Student Support

• Meet with students to address social and behavioral concerns.

• Follow up with students of concern and assist with referrals to campus partners.

• Educate and manage conflict resolution through restorative practices.

Facilities Management

• Manage one to two residence hall facilities housing up to 400 students.

• Assist with the opening and closing of residence facilities for the academic year and breaks.

• Assist with the inventory process, conduct inspections, and assess common area damages.

• Conduct regular inspections of residential facilities, including bi-weekly walk-throughs of the area, management of room condition reports for area, and assessing area damages.

Residential Education & Curriculum

• Supervise and track area budgets and reimbursements.

• Coordinate the implementation of residential curriculum components.

Special Projects

• Assist with the recruitment and selection of HRAs and RAs.

• Attend and facilitate RA training sessions.

• Oversee the day to day operations of the RA resource room.

Administrative Duties

• Hold regularly scheduled office hours (20 hours per week Monday-Friday between 8:30am-5pm), including administrative tasks like email, phone calls, walk in appointments with students.

• Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the supervisor.

• Participate in weekly HRL staff meetings.

• Participate in Division of College Life meetings as requested.

• Participate in on-call rotation for residential population with professional staff members.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:

Qualifications:      

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Enrolled in a graduate program.

• Previous housing & residence life or student experience preferred.

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Muhlenberg College and Division of College Life.

• Strong commitment and demonstrated skills working with a diverse student population and offering diverse and inclusive campus activities.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written communication.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as with a team.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

• Ability to organize and direct multiple activities simultaneously.

• Ability to work with computers and related software.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and navigate buildings without elevators.

• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks including but not limited to education verification, criminal background, driving, and child abuse clearance.

Schedule: At Muhlenberg, we value your work/life balance and are pleased to offer this part-time opportunity. This is an 11-month position (July – May), 20 hours per week, live-on, graduate position. This part-time position is budgeted for a maximum of 940 hours per year.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance and potential.

Part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, Pennsylvania’s third-largest, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Valley, which also includes neighboring cities Bethlehem and Easton, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the Northeast, leading Pennsylvania in population growth for people aged 18–34. Home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a rich blend of diverse cuisine, and so much more, visit Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College and check out Allentown here.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) a separate statement speaking to how your professional experience will contribute to a more inclusive community at Muhlenberg; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to valuing and enhancing diversity and encourages applications from individuals who can contribute to the diversity of our community. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate against any person based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetics, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, in its education programs and activities, including admissions and employment. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate on the basis of sex as required by Title IX.

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