Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Orientation & First Year Experience Graduate Assistantship offers valuable insight into planning and implementing orientation, transition, and retention programs. As a Graduate Assistant (GA), you will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of orientation to expand your knowledge and understanding of diverse programs. The GA is responsible for holding office hours, will serve as part of the on-call crisis duty rotation in the Residence Halls, and supervise students in a programming capacity.

The purpose of this graduate assistantship is to provide qualified graduate students with supervised, on-the-job experience in preparation for career opportunities and professional competence enhancement. Specific responsibilities include collaborating on student staff supervision, providing personalized assistance and excellent customer service to new students and families, implementing new student programming, and referring students to appropriate college resources.

You will have the opportunity to lead and assist in the following areas:

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Orientation & First Year Experience Responsibilities (50%)

• Develop and implement the Peer Navigator Training program
• Co-lead weekly FYE/Orientation Staff meetings
• Provide personalized assistance and excellent customer service to new students and families
• Implement programming for new students
• Inform students of, and refer students to, appropriate college resources
• Assist with student staff supervision under the supervision of the Admissions Assistant Director
• Assist with data management for the New Student Orientation/First Year Experience program

Housing and Residence Life (HRL) Responsibilities (50%)

• Participate in day, evening, and weekend duty coverage for Residence Halls
• Help to create and implement educational programming including a monthly/bimonthly programming series based on student needs
• Assess and track completed programs and make future recommendations based on student feedback
• Use HRL data including incident reports to create future programs and prepare programming outcomes
• Residence Life responsibilities are supervised by the Senior Resident Director/Area Coordinator

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be accepted into a graduate program for the 2024 spring semester and have full time graduate student status. Preference will be given to candidates in Higher Education/College Personnel or related programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Programming skills in both workshop and large group formats
• Crisis management and conflict resolution experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs
• Willing to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Orientation Leader or Resident Assistant/Resident Director
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Remuneration:

This assistantship includes a base stipend for the academic year of $15,000, paid biweekly. 25 hours of work per week is expected; however, there may be times when more hours are required. The GA is provided with a rent-free, furnished apartment, internet access, personal laundry facilities, reserved parking, and free utilities. MCC campus bookstore discounts and complimentary tickets to attend all home, intercollegiate athletic contests are provided. The use of recreational facilities is free of charge.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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Application Instructions:

Applicants may submit their letter of interest, resume, transcript(s), and three professional references to Justin Leenhouts, HR Manager, at: jleenhouts2@monroecc.edu