Graduate Assistant Student Engagement

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes' drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graduate Assistant Student Engagement position serves as mentor, advisor, and resource agent for the University of Saint Mary (USM) student community. Responsible for encouraging a positive learning environment for USM students by coordinating services, providing on-call coverage, and supporting essential functions of the Student Life The Graduate Assistant Student Engagement may be on-call when their supervisor is absent. They are part of the professional staff in Student Life and report to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement. The Graduate Assistant Student Engagement works with the Student Life Department and is responsible for helping to shape and maintain positive learning opportunities and serve as a role model for USM students. As part of the Student Life Department they are responsible for providing support to the department, by assisting in the planning and implementation of USM student events, providing support to campus activities, the 1st Generation Program, and other student success activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a role model to students and student staff.
• Assists with planning and implementing student events.
• Maintains assigned office hours within the department.
• Provides assistance and support to students and staff.
• Assists in the planning and executing of New Student Orientation and 1st Generation Program.
• Collaborates with various university personnel and offices.
• Participates, as appropriate, in college-wide committees.
• Assists the Graduate Residence Life Assistant when necessary.
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree and enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Saint Mary.
• Prior experience in residence life or student affairs.
• Prior experience organizing/planning co-curricular activities and crisis intervention are preferred.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must be self-starter - able to work with minimal direction/supervision and should possess and demonstrate initiative.
• Must be highly motivated, energetic and ready to assume the responsibility for a comprehensive program; must be imaginative and creative; able to promote and encourage enthusiasm for division activities.
• Intermediate level experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to successfully pass required background screening as appropriate.
• Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Saint Mary.

TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu