Graduate Assistant - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Residential Life, Housing and Food Services (RLHFS)

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Job Description

The Department of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services (RLHFS), at the University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing students with resources and experiences that will complement their academics.  The department is committed to providing services for our residents that far exceed mere room and board. The Graduate Assistant position is an integral part of the department team.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion the Graduate Assistant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will provide general support in with the departmental Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.

Responsibilities

Specific duties will vary depending on assignment and the needs of the department but may include the following:

• Assist in coordinating departmental diversity, equity and inclusion projects/initiatives that may include the following:

  • Data collection, data entry and analysis, synthesizing information, report writing, and presentation of results to a variety of stakeholders.

  • History and Awareness Months Initiatives (Ex: Latinx History Month, Trans Awareness Week, APIDA History Month, Black History Month, etc.)
     

• Design and promote activities as part of a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion curriculum to further enhance the residential experience that build community and meet a diverse student population’s developmental and community need.

• Provide leadership to the department diversity, equity, and inclusion multi-modal professional development curriculum, working with a committee to develop content, coordinate external presenters/facilitators, assess the curriculum and update based on timely research.

• Assist in researching diversity and inclusion topics.

• Advise and assist with development or selection of workplace climate assessment tools.

• Assist with preparing presentations and reports related to diversity, equity and inclusion in multiple contexts through multiple media.

• Monitor, assess and research trends applicable to diversity, equity and inclusion training and staff development; updating department initiatives, trainings, and professional development as applicable.

• Attend and participate in RLHFS trainings, meetings, and committees.

  • Weekly 1:1 Meetings with Supervisor

  • Bi-Weekly Diversity & Inclusion Unit Meeting

  • Departmental Meetings, as needed.
     

• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of full-time, graduate, and student staff.

• Assist with the review, development, facilitation, and updating of the residential curriculum.

• Assist with opening, closing, and finals week activities.

• Participate in at least one additional committee/departmental area as assigned. Some options could include:

  • Student Staff Recruitment & Selection Committee

  • Student Staff Training & Development Committee

  • Diversity & Social Justice Committee

  • Academic Success Committee
     

• Other responsibilities may include the planning and execution of special events.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• To be eligible for an assistantship, candidates must be admitted to a degree-granting program at the University of Nevada, Reno and be in good academic standing.

• Candidates must maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00.

• Candidates must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits throughout the duration of the assistantship.

Special Required Qualifications

• Candidate is proficient in MS Excel and MS Word

• Candidate has excellent written and verbal skills

• Candidate has interpersonal skills

• Candidate has the ability to multi-task

• Candidate has the ability to work in a team environment, and independently as needed.

• Candidate has the ability to travel or if expected to drive a state vehicle, candidate must have Nevada State Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within required time period

• Candidate can carry out physical activity requirements commensurate with duties of the position, i.e., walk up multiple flights of stairs in case of emergency, lift 25 pounds, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous residence life experience and/or pursuing graduate study in the Higher Education Administration program.

• Previous experience with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Schedule

While the hours required for the position will vary depending on the time of year and the needs of the department, Graduate Assistants will work an average of 20 hours per week.

Compensation Grade

Graduate Assistant

This 11-month renewable position (with potential option to work summers with a separate agreement, as needed) includes the following:

• A stipend of $1,700.00 per month

• A board plan of 50 meal swipes per semester (50 swipes for Fall; 50 swipes for Spring) while classes are in session

• Medical insurance coverage

• In-state tuition paid for up to 10 credits per semester

  • Out-of-state students will receive a “waiver” of the difference between out-of-state tuition and in-state tuition for up to four semesters for Master’s degree-seeking students and six semesters for Doctoral degree-seeking students
     

• Professional development funds for conference attendance may also be available

Note: Please refer to the Graduate School website related to Graduate Assistant positions to better understand projected costs not covered by this position: https://www.unr.edu/grad/admissions/funding/assistantships

Multicultural Competencies

It is expected for all staff members in Residential Life, Housing, and Food Services to demonstrate the following:

• Employees will be able to discuss, explain, and share their own identities, and the way their identities contribute to systems of power, privilege and oppression. 

• Employees will be able to expand their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion by actively participating in department sponsored events. 

• Employees will be able to explain their strengths and weaknesses related to their knowledge of social justice. 

Department Commitment to Equity Statement

Residential Life, Housing and Food Services promotes and strives to sustain a culture that welcomes and embraces inclusivity. We are committed to continuously examine and dismantle the ways we perpetuate and participate in systemic oppression and work together to take a stand against issues of racism, power, privilege, and systems of oppression to better support our community.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

Contact Information for Three References – (required) Please include name, contact information (including email), and relationship.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). 

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

 As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute –  the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website .

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