MCPHS University
Office of Residence Life
Graduate Assistant 2016-2017
Dates of Employment: August 2016 – May, 2017. This is a 9 month position. The Graduate Assistant for Residence Life
position is renewable for a second year based on performance.
Education Required: Currently or will be pursuing a masters degree in higher education and/or student affairs
administration, education, counseling or related field concurrently while in the position.
Experience Desired: Undergraduate student leadership, programming, student government, orientation, residence life,
community service, or related experiences.
Description of Position/Duties: Assists the Assistant Dean for Residential Living & Learning and Area Coordinators with
daily operations, educational programming, community development, staff training, and assessment and evaluation regarding
MCPHS University Living Learning Communities.
Job Status/Compensation: Part Time, 20 Hours/Week, Stipend: $8,000 live-in position and is provided with campus housing.
A meal plan is provided during the fall & spring semesters.
General Responsibilities:
Assists with the operations of University sponsored housing which houses MCPHS University students, ensuring an
environment that is conducive to student development and academic success.
Supervision
 Hold monthly one-on-ones with RAs to advise them with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of student
planned programming efforts
 Assist with the supervision of student workers (desk attendants, mail clerks and office assistants)
 Oversee a Residence Life specific committee (recognition and staff development)
RA Training & RA Selection
 Assists the office of Residence Life in the planning of Resident Assistant training and RA selection
 Plans and coordinates RA In-Services (2 per semester) and Resident Assistant staff development
Marketing & Social Media
 Develop and publish a monthly building newsletter and parent newsletter
 Responsible for implementing social media strategies and engaging with residents on social networks
Special Projects
 Plans and facilitates off-campus housing workshops, roommate matching events and other related programs in
conjunction with the Office of Student Activities (Typically first year graduate assistants will oversee this project)
 Advises Residence Hall Council. (Typically second year graduate assistants will oversee this project)
 Participate in campus wide committees to help educate students on topics such as diversity/cultural awareness,
LGBTQ education, and health/wellness and personal development
 Other special projects as necessary
On-Call & Student Conduct
 Participates in Residence Life (ROC) Duty Rotation (This includes weekends, after hours, break periods and holidays.)
When on-call, acts as the primary contact for on-campus emergencies or crises.
 Writes Incident Reports as appropriate and attends Code of Conduct meetings to discuss incidents.
 Adjudicates minor level cases and assists the Dean of Students Office with educational campaigns to educate MCPHS
University community on policy infractions and responsibility.
 Makes effective referrals to counseling or academic services, and familiarizes self with campus resources.
 Assist in roommate conflicts and mediations
 Complete Health & Safety Inspections with RA - once a semester
Administrative
 Attends weekly Residence Life meetings as well as various College community functions
 Assists with departmental assessment and planning initiatives.
 Assists with the opening and closing of residence halls.
 Is available, visible, and approachable to students within the college community through 20 hours of weekly office
hours
 Attends and participants in monthly professional development workshops provided by the Division of Student
Affairs.
 Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Living & Learning and/or Area
Coordinator
Supervisor:
Reports to the Area Coordinator
Contact:
Residence Life Office
Josh Cheney
residencelife@mcphs.edu