Graduate Assistant - Assistant Area Coordinator

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Community Development, High Availability, Implants, Leadership, On Call, Organizational Skills, People Management, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Staff Development, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Student Housing
LOCATION
Huntington, WV
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Details ================

Position Information -------------------

Position Title: Graduate Assistant - Assistant Area Coordinator

Description of GA Assignment ---------------------------

GA Exempt - The department will assign you specific duties.

Job Description Summary ------------------------

Assistant Area Coordinators AACMarshall Universitys Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking candidates who are outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a live-on 20 hour a week graduate assistantship responsible for joint supervision of a campus residence hall community.

Assistant Area Coordinators are responsible for assisting professional Area Coordinators with daily management of the residence halls.

Major Responsibilities ----------------------

  • Supervision and Staff Development
  • Oversee a residential community composed of 250-450 freshmen and upper-class students
  • Assist in the supervision of 16-28 Resident Advisors
  • Assist in implantation of a residential curriculum
  • Participate in all staff training and selection processes

Student and Community Development --------------------------------

  • Opportunities to advise housing student leadership organizations
  • Assist in the implementation of residential curriculum
  • Handle roommate mediations
  • Serve as hearing officer for judicial cases
  • Assist in campus-wide academic initiatives
  • Plan and implement community and campus initiatives
  • Coordinate staff developmental efforts

Administrative Tasks ---------------------

  • Maintain 15 weekly office hours, 4 of which must occur after 5pm and a high degree of availability and visibility
  • Maintain all student records in conjunction with Area Coordinator
  • Participate in on-call duty rotation
  • Respond to campus crisis
  • Assist in creating building reports
  • Attend weekly staff meetings
  • Assist in opening and closing of residential communities
  • Tracking areas of the budget for their assigned community

Department Efforts ------------------

  • Assist in strategic planning
  • Participate in the organization of at least one departmental program initiative
  • Other duties as assigned

Department Housing Auxiliary - MU5400 --------------------------------------

Location: MU - Marshall University

Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer

Hours Per Week: Full Time, 20 hours a week

Qualifications --------------

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelors Degree
  • Experience: One year in a residential setting is preferred
  • Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education: Experience in a residence hall setting or equivalent

Posting Detail Information ---------------------------

Posting Number: MU2984GA

Open Date: 02132026

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions ---------------------

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Optional Documents

About the Company

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Marshall University