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Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title Graduate Assistant Resident Director

Brief Position Overview

Graduate Assistant Resident Directors (GARDs) are members of the Residential Education staff at Montana State University-Northern.

Please note in your cover letter, the area(s) of focus in which you are interested: Student Activities, Wellness, or Residential Education.

The GARD position assists in the leadership and overall management of a residential area located on campus. GARDs are part-time professional staff members enrolled in a full-time graduate program with in the Montana State University system. GARDs will be tasked with creating a responsible, inclusive communities by providing intentional programming, personal and academic support to students, and leadership development opportunities, and through their efforts to ensure a safe, comfortable living and learning environment. GARDs work to foster connections that create meaningful learning experiences for students, in and outside of the classroom. GARDs are expected to model MSU -Northern’s commitment to a responsible, caring, and inclusive student residential community.

As a live-in position, GARDs will need to be accessible to students, staff and faculty, and the campus community. GARDs will also need to be visible within their living community and on campus, in general. Additionally, as members of the Residential Education and larger Division of Student Affairs teams at Northern, each GARD will be assigned an area of focus in one of three areas: student activities, residential education, or student wellness. GARD roles are 10-month, live-in positions, serving 19 hours per week, August through May. Weekly work will be divided equally between Residential Education and the assigned area of focus.

MSUN will only consider applicants who are authorized to work in the US and MSUN will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Position Number

Department Housing

Division Office of Student Life

Appointment Type Grad Student

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Not applicable (Temporary)

FTE 0.475

Benefits Eligible No

Compensation Annual

Salary An apartment with paid utilities, including wireless internet, a meal plan for Fall and Spring terms, graduate student tuition at a Montana State University system institution, and a stipend of $6,000.

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Graduate Assistant Resident Directors (GARDs) are members of the Residential Education staff at Montana State University-Northern. The GARD position assists in the leadership and overall management of a residential area located on campus. GARDs are part-time professional staff members enrolled in a full-time graduate program with in the Montana State University system. GARDs will be tasked with creating a responsible, inclusive communities by providing intentional programming, personal and academic support to students, and leadership development opportunities, and through their efforts to ensure a safe, comfortable living and learning environment. GARDs work to foster connections that create meaningful learning experiences for students, in and outside of the classroom. GARDs are expected to model MSU -Northern’s commitment to a responsible, caring, and inclusive student residential community.

As a live-in position, GARDs will need to be accessible to students, staff and faculty, and the campus community. GARDs will also need to be visible within their living community and on campus, in general. Additionally, as members of the Residential Education and larger Division of Student Affairs teams at Northern, each GARD will be assigned an area of focus in one of three areas: student activities, residential education, or student wellness. GARD roles are 10-month, live-in positions, serving 19 hours per week, August through May. Weekly work will be divided equally between Residential Education and the assigned area of focus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key duties including but are not limited to the following:

Primary Responsibilities

· Assist the Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residential Education in developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive Residential Education program;

· Manage daily operations of a designated residential community (residence hall or apartment complex);

· Guide, support, and meet student needs through residential education;

· Supervise all student staff assigned to a residential community;

· Serve as primary student conduct and crisis management staff within student housing;

· Participate in a regular on-call rotation;

· Assess and respond to student needs;

· Ensure accurate occupancy reporting and administrative needs for the assigned residential community;

· Work with the custodial teams and student staff to ensure the upkeep and functionality of the residential community;

· Conduct Health and Wellness Inspections of each building in conjunction with residents of that community at least once per semester.

Programming and Community Development

· Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters a sense of belonging and promotes student learning;

· Assess program needs and develop new program initiatives;

· Create, implement, support, and evaluate campus-wide programming;

· Integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into the development of programs, practices, and processes that support and meet the needs of systemically non-dominant students;

· Collaborate with internal and external community members.

Leadership

· Provide assistance in leading, motivating, supervising, and evaluating student staff;

· Assist in the recruitment, training, and selection of the Resident Assistant staff;

· Serve as an advisor for specific clubs and organizations;

· Participate on committees as assigned by supervisor.

Administrative

· Understand and implement all administrative, emergency, and operational policies and procedures;

· Assist Residential Education in welcoming and orienting new residents to campus and the Residence Halls;

· Coordinate and oversee all opening and closing procedures with the Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residential Education;

· Assist Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residential Education to maintain that all residential communities have proper records of conditions, occupancy, and changes;

· Assist the Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residential Education and with any conduct concerns and ensure compliance that all policy standards are followed;

· Ensure that all paperwork regarding residential area is updated and returned in a timely manner.

AREA of FOCUS Duties related to either Student Activities, Wellness, or Residential Education.

Student Activities:

· Create, implement, and evaluate campus wide-programming, collaborating with internal and external community members, focusing primarily on student activities and ASMSUN programming;

· Develop engaging marketing and communication materials that support and advertise programming;

· Encourage students to participate in on campus programs;

· Lead students in creating a Student Activities Committee, which will aid in program development and improvement to the community environment;

· Oversee scheduling and organization of front desk, fitness center, and Lights Lounge;

· Work in conjunction with ASMSUN programming coordinators;

· Attend all Senate meetings and supporting activities.

Residential Education

• Create, implement, and evaluate campus-wide programming, collaborating with internal and external community members, focusing primarily on all Residential Education programming initiatives;

• Encourage Resident Assistants and residents to participate in on campus programs;

• Lead the Residential Education staff and residents in creating a Residence Hall Association and a Student Family Association, which will aid in program development and improvement to the community environment;

• Develop engaging marketing and communication materials that support and advertise programming;

• Assist in the recruitment, training, and selection of the Resident Assistant staff.

Student Wellness

• Create, implement, and evaluate campus-wide programming, collaborating with internal and external community members, focusing primarily on all Wellness Center programming initiatives;

• Develop engaging marketing and communication materials that support and advertise programming;

• Create, implement and evaluate responsive and specific outreach in response to campus climate and staff requests;

• Collaborate with wellness-focused student clubs and organizations (e.g. Healthy Lifestyle Advocates or ASMSUN Intramurals and Recreation Council) to promote events and programming focused on the Wellness Center’s initiatives.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Required

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university;

· Enrollment in a graduate degree program at a Montana University System ( MUS ) institution;

· Strong oral and written communication;

· Strong attention to detail, interpersonal and organizational skills;

· Ability to work both collaboratively and independently;

· Ability to work with various forms of technology including social media;

· Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

· Previous experience or involvement in student leadership, student organizations, student affairs, or related services.

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

This position has supervisory duties?

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number 2022-23-S00001P

Number of Vacancies 3

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 07/08/2022

Close Date 07/15/2022

Until an adequate pool is established No

Special Instructions Summary

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2205

Diversity Statement

Nondiscrimination Statement and Title IX Coordinator Notice Policy Statement

Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) commits to a learning and working environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (taken together, generally, “protected-class harm”). An inclusive environment is necessary for a healthy and productive University community.

Consistent with MSUN’s commitment, and with all applicable law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment, including sexual misconduct prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and will take appropriate action to prevent, resolve, and remediate the effects of protected-class harm.

The Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy defines and prohibits protected-class misconduct, and the Discrimination Grievance Procedures set forth the University’s processes for addressing and resolving such reports. The Policy and Procedures apply to all University programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, athletics, instruction, grading, University housing, and University employment. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices prohibited by this Policy, for bringing or responding to a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX at the University and reports about all forms of protected-class discrimination and harassment should be made to the Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:

Human Resources /Title IX

Montana State University-Northern

PO Box 7751

Havre MT 59501

Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:

Suzanne Hunger

Suzanne.hunger@msun.edu

Location:

208 Cowan Hall

Tel: (406) 265.3568

E-mail: titleixcoordinator@msun.edu or suzanne.hunger@msun.edu

Please note that reports can be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the email address or listed telephone number (and leaving a private message).

Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with federal and state discrimination and harassment laws, including Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with the University’s Discrimination and Grievance Policy. Specifically, the Title IX Coordinator:

• Coordinates educational programs and trainings regarding discrimination and harassment prevention for students and employees;

• Responds to and seeks to resolve reports of discrimination and harassment following the Procedures;

• Provides information about and, if requested, assists with criminal reporting;

• Provides information about resources for obtaining advocacy, healthcare, and counseling services; and

• Coordinates supportive and protective measures for members of the MSUN community.

A full copy of the University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy and the accompanying Discrimination Grievance Procedures are available on the Human Resources and Title IX website. More information about reporting options, resources, and other information about sexual harassment, including sexual assault, is located at the Human Resources and Title IX website: https://www.msun.edu/hr/titleix/index.aspx

This notice is disseminated annually to students and employees at the Montana State University-Northern.

For further information regarding Title IX and non-discrimination, visit http://www.ed.gov/ocr or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

915 Second Avenue, Room 3310

Seattle, WA 98174-1099

Telephone: (206) 607-1600

Facsimile: (206) 607-1601

Email: OCR .Seattle@ed.gov

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/know.html?src=ft

Montana State University -Northern makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU -Northern provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 7751, Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 59501; 406-265-3568;

http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

  Optional Documents

  Posting Specific Questions

  Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Note to the applicant: In your cover letter, please address the required and preferred qualifications listed in the notice of vacancy for this job and how you meet each one.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here: http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf Copy and paste this address into your browser's address bar to access this form. You may email it to hr@msun.edu or fax it to (406) 265-3530. You may also drop it off in Cowan Hall room 208. Please type YES in the answer box below (found in online application) showing you understand this additional requirement. (Open Ended Question)

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