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Graduate Resident Director (GRD)
Open Date:2/20/2024
Status:Accepting Applications
Job Code:24-STU-217
  

Current Opening

Mount Aloysius College, recognized by ModernThink as a 2022 and 2023 “Great College to Work For,” invites applications for a part-time Graduate Resident Director (GRD) to join its Residence Life team for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Graduate Resident Director (GRD) assists the Director of Residence Life, Assistant Director of Residence Life, and Student Affairs Staff with day-to-day activities; supervision, training and development of undergraduate student staff; development of educational programming for residential students; coaching/behavioral intervention; and referral to other Campus resources, when necessary.  The GRD participates in an on-call rotation, serves as a resource in crisis and emergency situations, and performs administrative tasks.

The GRD is an integral part of the residence life team and is expected to participate in the planning, implementation and hosting of various events and activities, including but not limited to: Housing selection, Move-in/out, Welcome Week, Hall closings, etc. 

The successful candidate is required to live on campus and is provided a furnished studio-style apartment with private bath, living room, and kitchenette. Complimentary meal plan is provided when dining program is in session.

This GRD appointment begins in August 2024, and extends through both the Fall '24 and Spring '25 semesters.  An average of 20 hours of service per week is required when students are in residence.  The position offers a graduate tuition waiver of up to eighteen (18) credits for the fall/spring semesters and a modest stipend for hours worked paid on an hourly rate basis. 

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be a current or prospective graduate student at Mount Aloysius College.
  • Enrollment in one of the College’s master’s degree programs is required. 
  • Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience in residence hall leadership or other related leadership experience required.
  • Genuine interest in the student affairs profession is strongly preferred.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills are also required.
  • Knowledge of Google Workspace, ZOOM, and other team management/communication tools is a plus.
  • Strong record of academic achievement as an undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above required.
  • Satisfactory undergraduate student conduct record also required.

About Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.

Commitment to Diversity

Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit at least three (3) professional references, including one staff member at their undergraduate institution.  Residential students should include a letter of recommendation from a professional staff member in Residence Life at their undergraduate institution.

Apply online at http://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities/. Review of applications will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 814-886-6519.


Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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