Resident Advisor; Part-Time

Resident Advisor (RA)

The Resident Advisor (RA) facilitates the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and College. The RA develops a sense of community among residents as members of our residence hall and active participants in the residence life system. The RA serves as a positive role model to residents and peer staff members. The RA enforces the rules and policies of GBC Housing and the College.

The RA acts as a liaison between residents and College administration.

Qualifications:

• Preference to those who have completed 12 credits
• Individuals must be enrolled in at least 9-12 GBC degree seeking credits
• Enrollment in over 12 credits is permitted only with prior written approval by the Housing Coordinator
• Preference to those who have stayed at least one semester in GBC Housing
• Must have and maintain a 2.75 Cumulative GPA in good standing
• Willingness to learn, good judgment, experience, and maturity are a plus
• Offer and acceptance of employment is contingent upon a clean background check

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the supervision of the residence facilities, responding to all requests and emergencies during duty hours.
• Design and implement experiences for residents that enhance the social, educational, community, and personal development of residents.
• Serve as liaison between the housing program and Housing residents.
• Able to work 10-30 hours per week plus weekends, varied hours.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Always expected to be a good role model and ethical decision maker.
• Report directly to the Housing Coordinator
• Perform other tasks as required.

Salary and Benefits:

Resident Fee Remuneration (provided private housing, utilities, and cell phone use for GBC housing business only), plus an additional $2,500 per semester

Letter of Appointment Positions (by semester), Non-benefits Eligible located at the Elko Campus

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 37.5%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume/CV
  - List a detailed description of the major duties 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
• Three Supervisory References
  - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada's colleges.

Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada's most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renowned, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a "private college" experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.

For more information visit GBC or the Area website.