Graduate Assistant, Office Of Student Involvement

POSITION: Graduate Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Office of Student Involvement

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director

HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK: 20

HOURLY RATE (OR RANGE): $17/hour

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT (APPROXIMATE): June 2024-May 2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graduate Assistant (GA) of the Office Of Student Involvement will provide direct assistance to the Assistant Directors and Executive Director in the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of the programs within the department. In addition, the GA will build relationships and collaborate with various university departments and external partners.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Supervision and Training

• Supervise a team of Student Resource Center Student Leaders (SIRCL).

• Conduct monthly staff meetings

• Schedule SIRCL coverage of the SIRC and Underground

• Review and approve SIRCL time cards

• Work with the professional staff in the Office of Student Involvement to create and implement ongoing training/development according to staff needs.

Event Planning

• Design and implement select programs (Tuesday Treats, Easter Egg Hunt, Destress Week Crafts, etc.) for the campus community

• Facilitate space reservations, manage a budget and make programming purchases.

• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of campus programming, emphasizing competencies including student engagement, positive relationships, student success, leadership, community, social justice, and wellness

• Utilize EngageDU system to add and update event and student organization information.

• Collaborate with other offices and departments on select events

Facilities Management: Involvement & Resource Center (SIRC) and the Underground

• Report on ongoing facility and safety/security needs.

• Work cooperatively with SIRCLs and OSI staff to identify and coordinate staff response to maintenance, equipment and student conduct concerns.

Student Organization Support

• Serve as an advisor to a registered student organization

Departmental Involvement

• Assist with maintaining office coverage during weekdays and normal office hours.

• Attend various departmental meetings on a weekly/biweekly basis.

• Attend and participate in departmental, graduate, and Student Staff training.

• Represent the department as needed at various functions and recruitment events.

• Assist with SIRCL/staff selection as requested by the department.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Student Involvement Graduate Assistants are required to be enrolled in a Dominican University graduate program and need to be registered in a way that keeps them at full time through the academic year.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess strong organizational and communication skills

• Capable of articulating vision and exhibiting effective leadership

• Promote diversity and inclusiveness

• Display good collaborative abilities