What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Director Graduate Assistant - Male position at Ohio Christian University?
RESIDENT DIRECTOR GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Male
Department Student Development
Building / Location Hickman Student Center ' Main Campus
Supervisor Assistant Director of Student Development
Months Per Year 10
Hours Per Week 20
Classification Level Contract
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Position Summary
The Resident Director Graduate Assistant role is a live-in position, which assists the Office of
Student Development in providing direction to students, managing the upkeep of the residence hall, attending weekly meetings and upholding University standards. Five hours per week will be spent in the Student Development Office.
Duties And Responsibilities
(Any one position may not include all the listed duties, nor do all the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification)
in weekend student activities
According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong
Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle
Statement.
Education, Training And Experience
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C.,
Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these
are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow
any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an 'at-will' basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.
Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Department Student Development
Building / Location Hickman Student Center ' Main Campus
Supervisor Assistant Director of Student Development
Months Per Year 10
Hours Per Week 20
Classification Level Contract
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Position Summary
The Resident Director Graduate Assistant role is a live-in position, which assists the Office of
Student Development in providing direction to students, managing the upkeep of the residence hall, attending weekly meetings and upholding University standards. Five hours per week will be spent in the Student Development Office.
Duties And Responsibilities
(Any one position may not include all the listed duties, nor do all the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification)
- Attend summer staff training and planning at the beginning of July
- Participate in the planning and implementation of the RA Training Program
- Participate in the selection, training, and evaluation of RA staff
- Be point of contact for RA and help hold accountable to their job description through
- Assist in the opening/closing of residence halls
- Respond promptly to texts, e-mail, and voicemails from staff, faculty, and students
- Attend weekly Student Development meetings
- Participate in the weekend on-call rotation throughout each semester by managing the
in weekend student activities
- Report student conduct issues to the campus Conduct Committee through the online
- Lovingly confront students who are living unhealthy lifestyles or violating community
- Attend professional development conferences with the Student Development team as
- Grow the vision of Student Life through ongoing research and collaboration with other
- Report any facility maintenance and cleanliness issues to the Department of Operations
According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong
Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle
Statement.
Education, Training And Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1-2 years experience in undergraduate student involvement/leadership role
- Required enrollment in an OCU graduate program is expected to maintain this position
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to be flexible when issues arise
- Ability to connect with college-aged students
- Ability to think critically and respond to situations in a calm manner
- Ability to think innovatively, bringing new and fresh ideas to the team
- Full tuition remission for an Ohio Christian University graduate program. (This does not include books or fees.)
- Silver meal plan of 14 meals per week (active when Dining Services are available)
- Free housing and utilities in an OCU-sponsored residence.
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C.,
Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these
are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow
any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an 'at-will' basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.
Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
