Graduate Assistant for Academic Initiatives, Curriculum and Assessment

The Mission of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University is to provide a Residential Experience that fosters a holistic-learning atmosphere that challenges a community of diverse scholars while encouraging collaboration, accountability, responsibility, service, and leadership preparing our students to engage in the global community.

Job Description- Reporting: This role reports to the Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives, Curriculum and Assessment

Overview of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administration and Leadership 30%

* Maintain weekly scheduled office hours

* Provide administrative support to direct supervisor for day-to-day hall operation

* Attend weekly residence education team meetings

* Meet weekly with Assistant Director of Academic initiative, Curriculum and Assessment

* Assist with other duties as assigned

* Serve on Departmental Committees

* Facilitate academic workshops centered around student success

* Plan and implement curricular initiatives in community

* Support living-learning community programs

* Work collaboratively with campus partners on living-learning communities and academic initiatives

* Assist with National Residence Hall Honorary with event, workshops, and inductions

* Assist with department assessment initiatives

* Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities

* Assist with the opening and closing of residence halls

* Work to prevent crisis and respond appropriately to crisis situations as they arise

* Serve on-call crisis response rotation

* Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for residents and student staff

* Mentor residents and staff in areas that assist with their development

Terms for Employment

* This appointment is for one academic year with the option to return for an additional year based on performance.

* 10-month contract with the start date of July 18, 2025 to May 19th 2026

The Mission of the Department of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University is to provide a Residential Experience that fosters a holistic-learning atmosphere, which challenges a community of diverse scholars while encouraging collaboration, accountability, responsibility, service, and leadership preparing our students to engage in the global community.

Instrumental to the success of our mission is to provide:

* Safe, Secure, and Comfortable living conditions which are conducive to the pursuit of academic excellence.

* Programs that address cultural, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual development of our students.

* Technology that enhances intellectual pursuits and student success.

* An Awareness of the benefits and needs associated with community living.

Cleon F. Thompson Jr. Student Services Center
Suite 301

Required

* Bachelor's Degree Required

* Effective written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:

* Housing & Residence life experience

* Knowledge/experience in student leadership, community development

* Serve as an advisor and mentor to diverse college populations

* Program/event planning and implementation

10 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.