Graduate Assistant Student Affiars

Description

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Ottawa University Arizona in Surprise (OUAZ) Graduate Assistant serves with day-to-day management in Student Affairs, which requires some evening and weekend work. Candidates should possess a commitment to Christian higher education, utilize servant leadership, and be willing to assume duties listed in the general position description below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQRUIED DUTIES OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Provide on-call coverage to respond to crisis situations, emergencies and other needs as they arise according to a schedule determined by supervisors.
• Responsible for providing support to student conduct issues, as they relate to residential life, assuring they are handled in a prompt, thorough, and effective manner. Enforces disciplinary actions per Student Handbook policy.
• Promptly respond in an appropriate manner to phone calls, emails and other forms of contacts from students and their families consulting with and keeping supervisors informed of communications.
• Provide the leadership and supervision needed to ensure that all administrative processes in the residence hall are effectively and promptly managed, documented and reported to supervisors including incident reports; policy violations; roommate conflicts; room assignments; resident check-ins and check-outs; maintenance issues, and safety/security concerns.
• Develop effective relationships with students to actively monitor and facilitate student adjustment by learning the students names, their stories and their aspirations; by being present in the residence hall and at meals; and by encouraging students to ask questions and discuss concerns. Assist students in accessing various campus support services to help them succeed.
• Provide recruitment and training of student leaders to serve as resident assistants.
• Observe professional standards for privacy and confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and relationships with students.
• Contribute to the success of OUAZ and the vibrancy of residential life.
• Assist with any and all administrative duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer prior related experience.

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the Universitys policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the Universitys Diversity Statement.

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

GRADUATE ASSISTANT GENERAL INFORMATION:
A limited number of graduate assistants are available through various departments and campus locations.

The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals for a second year are based on the evidence of academic performance and quality execution of assigned duties.

International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree of the programs that are offered. International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.

Appointments are generally made to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to render a high quality of service to the University through their appointment and service activities.

All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.

Academic Requirements

An individual must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program to be eligible for appointment as a Graduate Assistant. Admission requirements are as follows:

1) Completed online admissions application at: https://www.ottawa.edu/

2) REQUIRED application fee

3) Submission of official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA – minimum requirement) earned bachelor’s degree.

4) Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references.

5) Other items as identified by the specific academic program

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for employment.

• A completed employment application is required.
• Candidates should attach cover letter and resume.