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Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Job Summary
The Graduate Residence Life Coordinator [GRLC] position is a graduate student position that is sponsored by the Department of Residence Life and is an integral component in the success of the department. This position is a 10-month assistantship with the opportunity for optional summer employment and will report directly to the Residence Life Coordinator [RLC] for their assigned area.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a professional staff member in assigned housing area.
- Provide assistance to Residence Life Staff with programming efforts, including afterhours programs.
- Support collaboration events between Residence Life and other departments on campus.
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of departmental supplies in the community.
- Coordinate student staff to accompany pest control services and support community tours.
- Attend and assist in facilitating weekly community staff meetings.
- Attend bi-weekly departmental staff meetings.
- Coordinate Health & Safety checks with guidance from the RLC.
- Coordinate the Room Verification process with assistance from the Resident Assistants.
- Assist in the complete move-in and move-out processes during the various times of building openings and closings.
- Serve on Department/University committees as assigned by supervisor and/or department leadership.
- Provide basic counseling and advising to residential students as needed.
- Participate in a professional and graduate staff duty rotation overseeing 1,300 residents serving as
- the University's first line of response after the RA.
- Select, supervise, and provide ongoing training for 1-6 Student Assistants as assigned.
- Opportunity to serve as a hearing officer to effectively resolve cases of student misconduct.
- Coordinating, assessing, and monitoring all roommate agreements, room condition reports, and lockouts for area.
- Attend all trainings to include but not limited to: Graduate and Professional Staff Training, Residence Life Fall Student Staff Training, and Residence Life Spring Student Staff Training.
- Research, develop, implement, and assess department wide projects.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Director of Residence Life, Assistant Director(s) of Residence Life, or Residence Life Coordinator.
Required Qualifications
- Must be enrolled full-time in a graduate program at Columbus State University.
- Must maintain both a cumulative and semester GPA of at least 2.5, as well as good financial and judicial standing within the University.
- Applicants should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, word processing skills, strong interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as sound judgment and tact.
- GRLCs must be able to return to campus before classes start and stay after finals (dates can vary and will be communicated).
- GRLCs are expected to abide by all federal, state, and local laws; as well as the policies and regulations of CSU and Residence Life, including, but not limited to those outlined in the Residence Life Community Guide and CSU Student Handbook.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Working towards a degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, or in another related program.
Experience working in residence life, leadership development, student activities, student conduct, etc.
Proposed Salary
Will receive an hourly compensation of $12.00 per hour.
The GRLC will work approximately 20 hours per week and paid biweekly. The exact number of hours per week may vary due to the unique demands of the position.
The person will receive a furnished apartment with amenities included. This space may be shared with another university graduate assistant.
*Please note that this position does not include tuition remission.
Required Documents to Attach
Contact Information
Please contact John Wright at 706-507-8710 or via email at wright_john5@columbusstate.edu. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
- A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
- Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
- Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
