Graduate Assistant – Leadership & Programming
Residential Life, Housing & Food Service
University of Nevada, Reno

POSITION SUMMARY
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking dynamic and diverse candidates for a live-out Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Programming position. Under the guidance and supervision of the Area Coordinator, the Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Programming will provide general support in the area of student leadership, programming and paraprofessional recruitment within the department team.

Specific duties include:

• Co-advise the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and/or National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
• Coordinate and facilitate fall and ongoing training for students involved in RHA, NRHH and hall councils
• Collaborate with student leadership organizations to implement high-quality, large-scale events.
• Direct staff programming efforts in conjunction with the Resident Directors to meet the needs of the weekend and late-night programming.
• Assist in coordination of campus-wide promotion of residence hall programs.
• Design and coordinate promotion of res hall activities and opportunities using creative and innovative multi-media mediums.
• Coordinate a monthly department newsletter.
• Assist with the development of the Leadership Living Learning Community.
• Assist with recruitment for the Leadership Living Learning Community, including providing updated content for department website and written recruitment materials.
• Coordinate leadership recognition programs in conjunction with the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
• Assist in coordination of the senior paraprofessional (SRA/SCA) recruitment and selection process.
• Assist in coordination of the paraprofessional (RA/CA) recruitment and selection process.
• Assist in paraprofessional staff training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Remuneration:
This is a 10-month renewable position (with potential option to work summers as needed) and includes a stipend of $1,400.00 per month, medical coverage, and 10 credits per semester (at minimal cost). Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available. The Graduate Assistant – Leadership & Programming will work an average of 20 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications:
To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to a degree-granting program and be in good academic standing. The students must maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00 and must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits throughout the duration of the assistantship.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous residence life experience and/or pursuing graduate study in Educational Leadership program with Higher Education Administration emphasis. Experience working with leadership development or student organizations. Experience in graphic arts, web design and/or video editing.

Anticipated Start Date: July 16, 2012 (negotiable)

For more information on our department and our Graduate positions position, please visit our website: http://www.unr.edu/housing/employment

To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and list of references to Sean McGowan at smcgown@unr.edu, or by mail:
Sean McGowan
Residential Life, Housing & Food Service
University of Nevada, Reno/MS0060
Reno, NV 89557-0060

Open until filled.

For more information, contact Sean McGowan, Area Coordinator at 775-682-7891 or by email at smcgowan@unr.edu.

Residential Life, Housing & Food Service – http://www.unr.edu/housing
Graduate School – www.unr.edu/grad
- Educational Leadership - http://www.unr.edu/educ

Reno/Sparks is a community of 337,000 located at the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains within minutes of scenic Lake Tahoe.

Graduate assistantships are available to graduate students at the University of Nevada, Reno. Specific policies pertaining to graduate assistants are provided in Title 4, Chapter 5 of the Board of Regents Handbook.