Graduate Resident Assistant

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Residence Life program is designed to provide an environment that supports students in their academic pursuits, encourages interpersonal development, and offers opportunities for individual growth and challenge. To provide a quality of life for on-campus students through a clean, safe, educational environment. Responsible for the overall leadership and management of all residence halls, the assignments of rooms, occupancy status of halls, housekeeping needs, maintenance concerns, and budgets, including operating and programming.

Our diverse residence hall environments promote learning and personal growth through programs that enable students to acknowledge and appreciate diversity through open dialogue, establish a personal sense of interdependence, and prepare them for responsible service as members of the global community.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Graduate Resident Assistant ( GRA) is a graduate level college student who has the responsibility of leading efforts to build connections with students residing in the residence halls. They work closely with other professional and administrative staff in Residence Life and other departments to establish and uphold an environment that fosters a sense of community through academic excellence, inclusivity, and personal growth opportunities for students. As a member of the Department of Housing & Residence Life, each GRA will uphold the mission statements of FSU and the Department of Housing & Residence Life and ensure compliance with the policies and procedures outlined in the FSU Code of Conduct and the Guide of Residential Living. The GRA plays a vital role in creating an environment where students can develop independence, achieve academic success, and learn to live cooperatively with others.

The GRA will be tasked with various duties such as fostering community, organizing events, managing administrative responsibilities, providing customer service, making student/guest referrals, and assisting in leading community building initiatives. They will act as the primary contact for students and guests within their designated community and the Department of Housing & Residence Life and are expected to display a high level of professionalism. As Graduate level leaders, GRAs are expected to take on a leadership role in their community and among the undergraduate student leaders within their assigned facility. Housing expenses, and a monthly stipend will be provided by the department. GRAs will be responsible for their tuition.

GRAs are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and must be residing on campus to be eligible for the position.

Please upload all required documents with your application (cover letter, resume, transcript and recommendation letters). Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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