Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement and Leadership

Graduate Assistant Position

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of offices and services whose professional staff educate and support students and provide opportunities for students and their families to engage with Saint Leo University. Student Affairs staff are dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable professionals with a wealth of experience in providing a wide variety of programs and services. Student Affairs supports students and their families at University Campus, our centers, and those who pursue their degrees online through Worldwide. Graduate Assistants selected for positions in the Division of Student Affairs will grow the following career competency areas:

Competencies

• Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others.
• Global Fluency: Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Communication: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms. Express ideas to others.
• Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with others, work within a team structure, negotiate, and manage conflict.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, understanding the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning and analytical thinking; use knowledge, facts, and data to solve problems and make decisions. Be prepared to answer the "unasked" questions.
• Career Management: Identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experience relevant to desired career goals.
• Digital Technology: Leverage digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited institution.
• Full time enrollment in a Saint Leo University graduate degree program.

Student Engagement and Leadership

The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership's mission is to create a student-centered environment that will foster meaningful opportunities through campus activities, leadership development, and service opportunities. Student Activities strives to develop a strong community through our clubs and organizations, Greek Life, Campus Activities Board, Student Government Union, Community Service, New Student Orientation, and Parent and Family Programs.

The GA for Student Engagement and Leadership will develop, coordinate, and execute creative and appealing educational, cultural, social, and spirit-based activities to support strategic initiatives and foster community. They will support special programs including but not limited to Campus Activities Board, Lead Scholars, and New Student Orientation. The GA will assist with all division-wide large-scale events.

Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office, the University, and at various off campus sites including overnight travel, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 or more pounds.

Notice: The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it's Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Saint Leo University is "Community." Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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