Graduate Assistant- Resident Director

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The Department of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services is committed to providing students with resources and

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s 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

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al 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

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Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word Interpersonal

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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

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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,

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, supervision, leadership

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, OR:

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in two of the following areas: Community event planning Assessment Student development theory Residential community management Crisis management General business/administrative functions Remuneration: This 11-month renewable position (with potential option to work summers with a separate agreement, as needed) includes the following: 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 It is expected for all staff members in Residential Life, Housing, and Food Services to demonstrate the following: 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. ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent50.0% Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application.

Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed

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of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your

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and

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must be clearly documented. Cover Letter – (required) Please include a letter of interest which includes relevant fit,

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, skill, etc. Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship Please also make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your

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for the position. This posting is open until filled Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.

• Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date Note to Applicant A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher

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may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

• Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About:

Us The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher

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as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher

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World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L.

Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where

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, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025.

Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories.

Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs).

Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact

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, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in

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and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the

education:

al

experience:

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to

education:

and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher

education:

For more information, please visit the University’s website. University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher

Education:

as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher

Education:

World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L.

Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where

education:

, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025.

Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories.

Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs).

Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact

education:

, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in

education:

and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the

education:

al

experience:

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to

education:

and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher

education:

For more information, please visit the University’s website. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the

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Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its

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programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Zeva Edmondson, Director, Title IX Coordinator, Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia Street, Continuing

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