Graduate Assistant for Student Life Education & Leadership - Concordia University Saint Paul : Job Details

Position Overview: As a Graduate Assistant for Student Life, the GA will be directly involved in the co-oversight of leadership efforts throughout the university student life departments, the management of Ignite, and the collection of data. Applicant must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a Graduate program at Concordia St. Paul.

Start date: January 1, 2024

Essential Duties:

* Leadership:

* Co-lead the Ignite Leadership Certificate Program for undergraduate students

* Facilitate monthly leadership program workshops

* Serve as a resource and mentor for students interested in joining the Ignite Leadership Certificate Program

* Organize marketing and outreach for the Ignite Leadership Certificate Program and other Student Life programs

* Help coordinate and attend the fall leadership retreat (October)

* Track leadership program data in student engagement software and advise students who are close to graduation

* Assist in the assessment of the Ignite Leadership Program

* Collaborate with Student Life team on Student Life Educational Weeks and other campus events

* Assist with training, planning, and goal setting with club leaders

* Other duties as assigned

Administration

* Develop and implement assessment efforts that track CSP-specific retention data

* Assess leadership program activities and workshops

* Network with students, faculty, staff, and external entities to identify methods for Leadership Development modules to be incorporated on campus

* Collaborate closely with the Learning Management System department on campus to integrate Leadership Development modules

Education & Experience:

* Must be enrolled in a Master's Program at Concordia University, St. Paul

* Experience in leadership development of college students

* Experience leading peers in a campus leadership position

Additional Details:

* 12-15 hours a week, 4 hours of office hours included

* You will be given a $2,500 stipend per academic year

* Free parking, access to fitness centers, free admission to CSP sporting events and performances, professional development opportunities (and all additional CSP Student Benefits)

Depending upon qualification, need, and availability, this position may be eligible for housing on campus if able to serve on the Residence Life Pro-Staff on-call crisis response rotation. Furnished housing would be provided in one of our on-campus residence halls. Estimated value for the 2024-2025 academic year is $4,500-$6,000 per semester, depending on the type of housing assigned

* Graduate program compensated through tuition payment (valued at $17,100-$26,250 - program based)

Supplemental Information:

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.

The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.

The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.

Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - [email protected], with any questions