Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistants (GAs) at George Fox University are key leaders within Student Life. Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Residence Life, GAs play a critical role within the residential community as mentors, advisors, and co-curricular educators for Resident Assistants (RAs) and residents, helping to deliver our Be Known Promise to all students at George Fox.

Reports to: Director of Residence Life

Period: 2-3 years, 37 weeks/year, starting August 2021

Hours: 20 hours/week

The following is designed to give a general overview of the GA position role and responsibilities:

Responsibilities and Related Duties of the GA Role

Serve as a Supervisor and Co-Curricular Educator to Student Staff:

• Affirm the centrality and applicability of your Christian faith through behavior and expression of values and ideals which are the embodiment of that faith
• Affirm the mission, goals and Christian foundation of George Fox University
• Demonstrate support for the philosophy of Student Life, the programs of Residence Life, and the Community Accountability expectations as outlined in the Student Handbook
• Demonstrate an able willingness to become involved with RAs, residents, and their developmental processing as a co-curricular educator at George Fox University
• Provide experiences, training, and information to RAs which will promote their identity, leadership and faith development, as well as interpersonal competencies
• Review RAs' progress toward goals; provide support, guidance, and redefinition of those goals Meet with RAs individually and as a team each week to disseminate information, provide training experiences, foster personal and professional growth, and develop a sense of team cohesiveness and vision Support the RA staff in their on-call responsibilities, including developing and maintaining the RA on-call rotation schedule

Serve as a Resource and Support to Students in Residential Area:

• Develop and maintain a residential environment that helps create a sense of belonging and equitable participation of all groups, while modeling ways to acknowledge and critically address issues of oppression, privilege, and power
• Actively confront and address issues of intolerance or bias that may arise within the community Schedule and supervise area programming
• Assist residents in resolving conflict with others through providing guidance on how to resolve conflicts peacefully and respectfully, and referring conflicts to appropriate staff members as needed
• Initiate and follow appropriate institutional crises intervention responses and processes in a timely manner

Serve as a Member of the Residence Life Team:

• Attend and participate in weekly Residence Life orientations, training sessions, and meetings as convened by the Director of Residence Life
• Respond to first-level violations of lifestyle standards, community policies, and other aspects of being a member of the George Fox community
• Report Title IX incidents to immediate supervisor in a timely manner
• Partner with other members of the Residence Life Team to facilitate training in August and January for Residence Life
• Maintain on-call responsibilities during weekends (scheduled on a rotating basis)

Serve as an Administrator

• Oversee the check-in/check-out procedures for your area
• Oversee the budget, including area programming and staff training and development
• Coordinate with the Housing Office room changes and room assignments
• Conduct routine inspections of the residential area under your care and promptly report damages and/or vandalism using work order system; promptly report all maintenance needs via work order system Participate in Residence Life Staff and Residence Life Program evaluations; complete evaluations, reports and forms as requested by the Director of Residence Life
• Observe all University policies related to conduct and confidentiality, i.e. Code of Ethics, FERPA

Eligibility Requirements:

• GAs must be enrolled in a graduate or professional degree-seeking program and maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA while in the GA position.
• GAs must also remain in good conduct and disciplinary standing with the university at all times. This includes adhering to all lifestyle standards, community policies, and other aspects of being a member of the George Fox community.

Important Information:

• GAs are expected to maintain a maximum of 20 hours/per week availability for GA related activities. The term of appointment spans one academic year. Reappointment for an additional academic year is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion of the annual reapplication process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Undergraduate experience in Residence Life leadership preferred. Competence in relational, interactive, and conflict mediation skills
• Competence in administrative and organizational skills
• Demonstrated engagement in faith development; personal commitment to faith in Christ Demonstrated consciousness of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and commitment to addressing issues of oppression, privilege, and power

Compensation:

In exchange for fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of the GA position, GAs will receive: An on-campus apartment, including utilities.

• A partial meal plan per semester. Meal plans are designed to allow GAs to interact with their residents over meals and are not intended to serve as a full meal plan.

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