Graduate Assistant for Academic Initiatives, Curriculum and Assessment

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title Temporary Employee FLSA Exempt Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) 09999

Position Overview

Position Summary

The Mission of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University is to provide a Residential Experience that fosters a holistic-learning atmosphere that challenges a community of diverse scholars while encouraging collaboration, accountability, responsibility, service, and leadership preparing our students to engage in the global community.

Job Description- Reporting: This role reports to the Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives, Curriculum and Assessment

Overview of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administration and Leadership 30%

• Maintain weekly scheduled office hours
• Provide administrative support to direct supervisor for day-to-day hall operation
• Attend weekly residence education team meetings
• Meet weekly with Assistant Director of Academic initiative, Curriculum and Assessment
• Assist with other duties as assigned
• Serve on Departmental Committees

Residential Curriculum 40%

• Facilitate academic workshops centered around student success
• Plan and implement curricular initiatives in community
• Support living-learning community programs
• Work collaboratively with campus partners on living-learning communities and academic initiatives

Department Responsibilities 15%

• Assist with National Residence Hall Honorary with event, workshops, and inductions
• Assist with department assessment initiatives
• Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
• Assist with the opening and closing of residence halls
• Work to prevent crisis and respond appropriately to crisis situations as they arise
• Serve on-call crisis response rotation

Student Development 15%

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for residents and student staff
• Mentor residents and staff in areas that assist with their development

Terms for Employment

• This appointment is for one academic year with the option to return for an additional year based on performance.
• 10-month contract with the start date of July 17, 2026 to May 18th 2027

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Mission of the Department of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University is to provide a Residential Experience that fosters a holistic-learning atmosphere, which challenges a community of diverse scholars while encouraging collaboration, accountability, responsibility, service, and leadership preparing our students to engage in the global community.

Instrumental to the success of our mission is to provide:

• Safe, Secure, and Comfortable living conditions which are conducive to the pursuit of academic excellence.
• Programs that address cultural, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual development of our students.
• Technology that enhances intellectual pursuits and student success.
• An Awareness of the benefits and needs associated with community living.

Position Information

Position Number AUNS60 Working Position Title Graduate Assistant for Academic Initiatives, Curriculum and Assessment Temporary Job Type Non Student Approved Competency Level Contributing Building and Room No.

Cleon F. Thompson Jr. Student Services Center

Suite 301

Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week] 8:00am until 5:00pm; evenings and weekends maybe required. Hours per week 20+ as agreed with supervisor. Months per year 5 Appointment Type Temporary Part-Time Appointment Type If Time Limited. Appointment Length.

DHR Assigned Fields

FTE .5

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Yes Minimum Experience/Education

Required

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Housing & Residence life experience
• Knowledge/experience in student leadership, community development
• Serve as an advisor and mentor to diverse college populations
• Program/event planning and implementation

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Required License or Certification Valid US Driver's License Yes Commercial Driver's License Required No Physical Required No List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number TEMP00420P Number of Vacancies 1 Internal Posting Only No Position Type Temporary Time Limited Position Appointment Length Salary 17,500 Open Date 06/05/2026 Close Date 06/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
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• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents