Graduate Assistant-Student Affairs

Description

Position Summary

Walsh University is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed and flexible individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. The Division of Student Affairs at Walsh University has been structured to reflect the University's commitment to student development, support and retention. The roles listed below play an integral role in actualizing this commitment.

The Student Affairs Graduate Assistants are responsible for aiding the Division of Student Affairs in creating and maintaining a positive, student centered community across campus. This includes the establishment of programs and services which foster respect, dignity, and Christian virtue among students, in unison with the ethics and spirit of the University's mission and vision.

If selected, successful candidates will have an opportunity to interview for the following open positions within Student Affairs:

• Residence Life (2 Graduate Hall Coordinators)

Conditions of Employment & Time Commitments

To be eligible to receive a graduate assistantship award, a student must satisfy all the requirements listed below. Individual departments may impose more stringent requirements at their discretion. All GAs must satisfy the requirements listed below in order to receive and maintain their assistantship:

• Be accepted and remain in good standing in an approved Walsh University graduate program.
• Maintain a course load of at least six (6) credit hours each semester continuing progress toward degree in the graduate program. Requests to register below six (6) credit hours must be approved by direct supervisor, in consultation with Student Affairs administration.
• Perform graduate assistantship duties satisfactorily, as defined by the Walsh University Professional Staff Performance Evaluation. Furthermore, the GA must maintain appropriate standards of academic and professional conduct.
• Be available to work the minimum of (20) twenty office hours per week associated with the assistantship during regular business hours (8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday through

• Friday). Additionally, office hours should be dispersed evenly throughout the week. GA office hour schedules will need to be approved by their direct supervisor.
• As the responsibilities of the position are significant, GAs must understand the need to maintain consistent flexibility in schedule and time commitments, as the nature of the position is not traditional and often necessitates nights and weekend commitments to meet the needs of the department (programming, training, campus emergencies, etc.). Additionally, it may be necessary to work during holiday, University breaks and throughout University closings.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of 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.

• Provide support to the Division of Student Affairs in a variety of ways to create and maintaining a positive, student centered community across campus.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education and Academic Status:

Bachelor's Degree required with appropriate related experience and admittance into a Graduate Program at the University.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Relevant experience working in student affairs or student services; experience in conflict and dispute resolution/mediation; Experience as a supervisor or peer leader; Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, organizational skills, and sense of humor. Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Other skills or abilities may be required based on the department.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.
• Occasionally: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally: ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.
• Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.
• As needed: ability to work any part of the day or week, including early mornings, evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Hours of employment: will require working flexible or irregular hours during any part of the day or week, including early mornings, evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays; additional work hours may be required with little notice. Stress from work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.