MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION, INC.ย
Graduate Assistant for Orientation & First Year Experienceย
Departments: Admissions and Housing & Residence Lifeย
Reports to: Assistant Director, Admissions; Assistant Director, Housing & Residence Lifeย
Position Overview:ย
Graduate Assistant for Orientation and First-Year Experience (GA) is responsible for assisting in the development, coordination, and supervision of the Peer Navigator and Orientation Program at Monroe Community College. The GA will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to promote recreational opportunities that enhance student engagement, collaboration, and leadership development.ย
The GA is responsible for holding office hours, will serve as part of the on-call crisis duty rotation in the Residence Halls, and supervise students in a programming capacity. The purpose of this graduate assistantship is to provide qualified graduate students with supervised, on-the-job experience in preparation for career opportunities and professional competence enhancement. Specific responsibilities include collaborating on student staff supervision, providing personalized assistance and excellent customer service to new students and families, implementing new student programming, and referring students to appropriate college resources.ย
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:ย
Orientation & First Year Experience (FYE) Responsibilities (50%)ย
Assist in training, organizing, and implementing a Peer Navigator Training Program, and Orientation sessionsย
Housing and Residence Life (HRL) Responsibilities (50%)ย
Remuneration:ย ย
This assistantship includes a base stipend for the academic year of $15,000, paid biweekly. 25 hours of work per week is expected; however, there may be times when more hours are required.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
The GA is provided with a shared rent-free, furnished suite, internet access, reserved parking, and free utilities. MCC campus bookstore discounts and complimentary tickets to attend all home, intercollegiate athletic contests are provided. The use of recreational facilities is free of charge.ย
Required Qualifications:ย
Preferred Qualifications:ย