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Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice and inclusive leadership and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant Area Coordinator for Residential Life will serve as a part-time (2o-hours/week) graduate assistant and will be the primary administrator for the Heights / Apartments Area which houses First-Year and Upper Class students respectively. We seek an enthusiastic candidate who has strong attention to detail, has good time management skills and someone who is able to use their experience, background, knowledge and talent to guide and direct a team of five (5) resident assistants to help develop and foster a community of belonging for Hamline students. The ultimate goal is to support resident assistants as they provide a variety of programs through a student development model that focuses on educational, social, multicultural, and personal development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration and Supervision

+ Assist in the supervision of Resident Assistants

+ Conduct a monthly walk through of assigned areas within your area

+ Manage a programming tracking spreadsheet budget for your area.

+ Maintain individual office hours as well as hours in the central office to be defined during training.

+ Hold biweekly 1:1 meetings with Resident Assistants

+ Advise Resident Assistants regarding program management and do program shopping

+ Attend weekly Professional Staff Meetings, Mondays, 1pm - 3pm

+ Attend weekly Heights / Apartments RA Team Meetings, Mondays, 5pm - 7pm

Student Development and Training

+ Assist with resident assistant training

+ Hold residential conduct meetings and adjudicate accordingly

+ Utilize appropriate conduct support system (Maxient)

Professional Development and Training

+ Attend regularly scheduled professional development and diversity meetings with the Hamline University department of Student Affairs.

Duty Coverage

+ Serve in the Area Coordinator On Duty rotation no more than one week per month.

+ Included in duty phone coverage is at least one week of holiday duty, typically either: Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving or Spring Break

Additional Responsibilities

+ All other duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

+ This position reports to the: Director of Residential Life

+ The Heights (5) / Apartments (3) team is composed of 8 resident assistants.

+ The Graduate Assistant Area Coordinator will directly supervise the 5 Heights Resident Assistants.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following budget: Programming

Budget Range: 0-$10,000

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

+ Outstanding organizational skills

+ Ability to help conceptualize and develop student programs and events.

+ Ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from others.

+ Be familiar and comply with various state and federal legal requirements, including but not limited to, Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and exercise best practices with regard to the maintenance of confidential student information.

+ Experience in diversity education and training.

+ Possess a sincere commitment to making a difference in the lives of students and the campus community.

+ Strong leadership and conflict management skills.

+ Ability to interpret and facilitate policies and procedures related to after-hours duty calls.

+ Proven ability to work under stress, remain calm and help others remain calm as well.

+ Outstanding ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

+ Demonstrated strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to coach, provide feedback to, and guide others.

+ Strong administrative, organizational and budget management abilities and accurate reporting skills

+ Understanding of a multicultural campus setting, and experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds.

+ Working knowledge of Google Suite.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPECTATIONS

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

+ Ability to live on campus

+ Ability to work an on-call schedule and work evenings and weekends as required

+ Enrollment in a Master’s degree program at an accredited college or university in Higher Education, Student Personnel or a related field at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPECTATIONS

+ Previous experience working in residential life or other student leadership position

+ Previous experience with conflict management, crisis response and program development and implementation within a collegiate environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

_Must perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:_

+ Must live on campus

+ Ability to work on call with late night, evenings and weekend responsibilities

+ Ability to travel on and off campus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

+ This is a part time, 20 hour per week, 10-month exempt position, for one academic year.

+ Preferred term of work is July 21, 2025 – May 18, 2026, but flexible.

+ This position will require evening, night and weekend work

+ Must be able to work an on-call schedule

+ Occasional overtime will be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Compensation Range: $20,000.00

Part-Time Benefits:

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short Term Disability

+ Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application **.**