Graduate Assistant: Commuter Assistant

Position

Reporting directly to the Director of Student and Family Assistance and the Director of Conduct and Conflict Resolution, the Commuter/ Off-Campus Graduate Assistant (GA) will serve as a multifaceted asset to the Division of Student Life.  This position will proactively work to increase the wellbeing of all commuters and off campus students.  The GA will assist in creation of new programming and opportunities while having the opportunity to mentor student staff and build connections.  The GA will be engaged in a dynamic office that provides student assistance for commuter and off-campus students. 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the supervision of the Commuter Assistant staff with Director of Student and Family Assistance
  • Co-Advise the Commuters in Action club to provide leadership opportunities for students 
  • Work with Commuter Connection program, which will be a four-to-six-week certificate program for commuter student engagement
  • Facilitate commuter and off-campus student interaction by providing programmatic opportunities for student growth, involvement in the Roger community, and engagement with various resources on campus
  • Work with department Commuter Assistant staff to engage commuter students who are looking to get involved
  • Facilitate opening Commuter meeting for new commuter students joining the community
  • Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity, and professionalism.
  • Coordinate student referrals to appropriate offices for necessary intervention (e.g., Counseling, Health Services, CSAS, Student and Family Assistance.)
  • Work collaboratively within and across divisions on institutional priorities
  • Help to manage social media
  • Other duties as may be necessary

Expectations

  • Graduate Assistant must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Adhere to strict confidentiality policies (and sign confidentiality agreement) when working with students and accessing student records
  • Be in good academic and judicial standing with the University
  • Position may include night and weekend events  

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in working in a dynamic academic environment.
  • Approximately 8-10 hours/week paid at $15/hour up to $3,000 per academic year.

Placement Term

The position will be effective for the 2024-2025 academic year with the option to be considered for further placement for students pursuing a two-year plan of study. 

Application

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references (please include full name, your relationship to the person, a contact number, and an active email address).

Please submit directly to Debbie Knapman, LICSW at dknapman@rwu.eduor Diana Proto atdproto@rwu.edu