North Central University

Graduate Assistant - Residence Life

Minneapolis, MS - Part Time

NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Job Description
 
Job Title:          Graduate Assistant – Residence Life                  
Classification: Graduate Assistant -
                         (1 year contract - Compensation - tuition for 12 credits over duration of                                       contract, housing and $1000 RAM cash)         
Note:                  North Central University's Graduate program is online only           
Reports To:      Associate Dean of Residence Life                             

North Central University Mission Statement:  
North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.

Position Purpose:
The Residence Life Graduate Assistant (GA) will serve as a critical member of the Residence Life team overseeing our on-campus apartment community and assisting with critical projects throughout the year. As the GA of Residence Life, this position will lead Resident Advisors, mentor students, mediate conflict, and provide educational programming to apartment residents.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
(70%) Oversight of the NCU Apartment Community
  • Lead NCU apartment students by providing educational, spiritual and social programming, conflict mediation, and assist with moving on and off campus.
  • Oversee Apartment RAs by leading in one-on-one mentoring, consistent staff meetings, and ongoing team development.
  • Share in RD on-duty phone coverage on a four week rotation throughout the year.
  • Participate in student conduct process – student meetings, Conduct Review, decision letters, eRezLife tracking, etc.
  • Participate in roommate conflict conversations
  • Meet bi-weekly with Associate Dean of Residence Life and/or Dean of Students for supervision

 (30%) Assist with Seasonal Projects
  • In conjunction with Resident Directors, lead the ideating and executing of August, January and Spring training for Residence Life Student Leaders
  • Assist with the spring housing season by working closely with the Housing Coordinator in hosting, leading, and mediating housing conversations and placing students in their fall housing.
  • Assist with student leader interviews, selection, and placement for upcoming summer and school year
  • Participating in housing and chapel committees as needed
  • Serve as the Summer RD overseeing a team of RAs for trainings, a weekly meeting and other events (e.g., new student orientation)
  • Serve as the Summer RD.  Duties for this role include hiring and training the team of Summer RAs, providing on-going support for Summer RAs by conducting weekly team meetings and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings, supporting summer residents through programming efforts and student conduct follow-up, assisting with designated times of student housing transitions at the beginning and end of the summer season, and participating in the RD on-duty on-call rotation.

Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree is required. All GAs must be enrolled in NCU Graduate level courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated Christian character and servant leadership 
  • Commitment to University mission and statement of faith 
  • Ability to work in supervisory, collegial, and/or mentoring relationships with others, including staff, faculty, and students 
  • Knowledge of, and ability to fully use, technological resources including a wide variety of computer programs and applications 
  • Residence Life knowledge and experience is preferred 
  • Ability to handle confidential information  
  • Ability to communicate and follow up verbally and in writing to ensure shared understanding of accurate information 
  • Ability to deal with conflict resolution in a professional manner 
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and conflicting priorities to accomplish tasks efficiently and accurately 
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and independently 
  • Skill and ability to input data accurately and efficiently 
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, reach, and lift above the head  

Working Conditions and Frequency: 20 Hours/week

Equipment and Tools

Use of a PC and telephone, photocopier and facsimile machine approximately 50% of the workday

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to repetitive motion of the fingers, hands and wrists on a daily basis
Work is performed in a Christ-centered urban environment

North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the qualifications of the position.  Job incumbents may be required to perform functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

 
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Christian Community Life Standards
Employees of North Central University must abide by the following:

The following Christian Community Life Standards have been adopted by the Board of Regents of North Central University and apply to all members of the North Central University community, specifically including students, faculty, staff, administrators and all others that share or participate regularly in the community life of the University.

At North Central we strive to combine rigorous academic training with a strong spiritual environment. Students, administration, faculty, and staff cooperate to achieve a Christ-centered community where biblical standards are upheld. A personal relationship with Christ and active involvement in a local church are required for membership in the North Central community.

The Christian standards embodied in this policy apply to the enumerated members of the North Central University community, both on and off the campus, and both during the University term and when the University is not in session. Christian life is not a “part-time” endeavor and, therefore, the Christian standards here set forth to apply to all members of the community wherever they may be located and at all times of the year.

Any violation of these standards is grounds for serious disciplinary action with the possibility of dismissal from the University, dismissal from employment, suspension or such other action as the University deems necessary and appropriate.*
Certain practices are forbidden in Scripture and will not be tolerated in the lives of members of the University community. Those practices include pornography, sexual relationships outside of marriage (promiscuity in any form), cohabitation and homosexuality. Also, the University prohibits the drinking of alcoholic beverages, the use of tobacco and non-medical drugs, and gambling in any form. Also prohibited are any form of theft, dishonesty (including cheating and plagiarism) and civil disobedience (except in those rare cases that civil disobedience is warranted by an honestly held religious principle and informed conscience, if such action is taken after consultation with Church leaders). Sinful practices such as jealousy, pride, gossip, slander, profanity, vulgarity and greed are inconsistent with the goals of a Christian life style and are likewise, to be avoided by all members of the community.

Members of the North Central community are expected to practice restraint and discretion in their participation in all forms of entertainment. Nothing should be viewed or listened to which is in conflict with standards maintained by the Assemblies of God. This standard applies to all entertainment, including live theater, dance, television, movie theaters, videos, radio and music.*
North Central University encourages all members of the University community to act with discretion in choice of dress. Our standards of dress incorporate obedience to the Biblical principles that we be modest in all things, that we do not offend in any way, and that we glorify God in everything. Our concern is that clothing of all types is characterized by modesty, neatness, cleanliness and appropriateness for a Christian community (see the Student Life Guide for student dress code and the Faculty and Staff manuals for faculty and staff dress codes).

Community life at North Central University should be marked by careful consistent demonstration of Christian love and service to others, concern for evangelism and world missions, honesty, personal integrity, recognition of the rights of others, defense and advocacy of justice and glorifying God in all thought and action. Any type of discrimination against other racial or ethnic groups is forbidden, as is personal or sexual harassment of any nature. The University expects all students, faculty, staff and other members of the University to remove from their behavior, speech habits and thinking, as much as possible, all indication of racial or ethnic bias. Racism in any form will not be tolerated within the North Central University community.

North Central University community life is exemplified by, and takes as its model, the life of Christ. Dedication to the pursuit of excellence, forbearance for one another and daily commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord by continued study and obedience to Scripture in all areas of life remains our guiding light.*
North Central University is a Christ-centered institution, and all employees are expected to live in accordance with our Christian Community Life Standards listed above. With that in mind, would you be willing to share your personal faith journey and how your relationship with Christ influences your daily life and work? **
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