Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The Department of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services is committed to providing students with resources and experiences that will complement their academics. The department is committed to providing services for our residents that far exceed mere room and board. The Graduate Resident Director position is an integral part of the department team.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Associate Director of Residential Life as well as a designated Resident Director, the Graduate Resident Director will support residence hall operations in areas including but not limited to residential programming, student staff supervision, and facility oversight.

Specific duties will vary depending on assignments and the needs of the department but may include the following:

• Supervise or assist with supervision of 4-16 paraprofessionals.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff.
• Participate in on-call duty rotation, providing 24-hour crisis response.
• Coordinate and facilitate the residential curriculum.
• Advise leadership council.
• Promote restorative justice through educational conversations.
• Assist with or coordinate front desk operations.
• Assist with or coordinate housing operations, including follow-up on maintenance needs, as well as maintaining key control and room condition reports.
• Assist with opening, closing, and finals week activities.
• Participate in the on-call duty rotation and maintain availability and visibility during nonbusiness hours for night, weekend, and holiday programming and events.
• Other duties as assigned, including various administrative tasks needed for operating a residence hall.
• Participate in at least one additional committee/departmental area as assigned. Some options could include: Student Staff Recruitment & Selection Committee, Student Staff Training & Development Committee, & Diversity & Social Justice Committee

Required Qualifications

• To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to an aid eligible, degree-granting program at the University of Nevada, Reno and be in good academic standing (Self-Supported Programs such as Extended Studies certificates or online programs do not qualify for aid)
• Successful candidates must maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00
• Must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits throughout the duration of the assistantship
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, and independently as needed.
• Ability to travel or if expected to drive a state vehicle, must have Nevada State Driver's License or ability to obtain one within required time period
• Carry out physical activity requirements commensurate with duties of the position, i.e., walk up multiple flights of stairs in case of emergency, lift 25 pounds, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training, education, supervision, leadership experience, OR experience in two of the following areas:
• Community event planning
• Assessment
• Student development theory
• Residential community management
• Crisis management
• General business/administrative functions

Remuneration:

• An allotted stipend, dependent on degree track and program
• An allotted meal plan while classes are in session
• Medical insurance coverage
• In-state tuition paid for up to 10 credits per semester (10 Credits for Fall, 10 Credits for Spring).
• Out-of-state students will receive a "waiver" of the difference between out-of-state tuition and in-state tuition for up to four semesters for Master's degree seeking students and six semesters for Doctoral degree-seeking students
• The student is financially responsible for all student fees relevant to their status as a Graduate Student.
• Summer tuition coverage may be available.
• Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available.

Schedule

This assistantship requires candidates to work an average of 30 hours per week and is an 11-month contract typically beginning in July and ending in May. The Graduate Resident Director position will, at times, be required to work during non-business hours such as nights, weekends, and some holiday to complete relevant programming, events, and activities.

Compensation

Graduate Assistant

Multicultural Competencies

• Employees will be able to discuss, explain, and share their own identities, and the way their identities contribute to systems of power, privilege and oppression.
• Employees will be able to expand their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion by actively participating in department sponsored events.
• Employees will be able to explain their strengths and weaknesses related to their knowledge of social justice.