Graduate Assistant Area Director at Lewis & Clark… · Portland

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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Campus Living (Theresa Brostowitz)

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5420 Non Work Study, Campus Living

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-08-01

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Graduate Area Director (GAD) is a member of The Office of Campus Living and provides leadership for a residential area within the Campus Living footprint. The GAD oversees the safety and development of the residential area they are assigned to by conducting student outreach, supervising student leaders, and managing housing operations processes. To be successful in this position, the individual must excel at cultivating positive relationships with a diverse student community, mentoring student leaders, and effectively responding to emergency situations.

The ideal candidate will support Campus Living’s four foundations: Purpose; Relationships; Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Wellness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate will

• Have experience supervising or advising live-in student leaders/staff 

• Have experience serving in an on-call or emergency response capacity responding to facilities concerns and supporting students experiencing physical and mental health emergencies

• Demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through personal or professional involvement on campus or in their community

• Have the ability to write and verbally describe, in a clear, concise, and timely manner, communications regarding complex policies and procedures to students and campus partners 

• Demonstrate basic understanding of housing software, Google Suite, and conduct software

• Be currently enrolled in a related graduate program 

• Be able to navigate the entirety of the assigned residential community, with or without accommodation, as the position requires quick and unrestricted movement across the campus grounds including the use of stairs.

ACADEMIC YEAR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Residential Student Engagement

  • Cultivate positive relationships with a diverse community of residential students through consistent and intentional outreach and maintaining a presence in the assigned community

  • Develop a deep understanding of community needs through regular student engagement and creating opportunities for student feedback. 

  • Provide support to students experiencing personal and academic challenges through interpersonal conflict mediation, connection to campus resources, and the use of helping skills. 

  • Communicate effectively with campus partners such as the Case Manager, Counselors, Campus Safety, Facilities, and Academic Advising to coordinate student support efforts.

  • Support residents in planning and hosting resident lead programs and events

  • Provide resources and support to students for developing a respectful and inclusive community that fosters dialogue across difference

  • Work with campus partners and student leaders to support the programmatic efforts of assigned Living Learning Communities (LLCs)

• Student Conduct & Emergency Management

  • Participates in the Area Director 24-hour on-call rotation

  • As time permits, adjudicates student conduct cases, generates educational sanctions, and maintains prompt communication and accurate record keeping throughout the conduct process.

• Student Leader Support

  • Supervise the daily work, and evaluate the performance of, 5-12 student leaders

  • Mentor and develop student staff members focusing on leadership growth and professional development through weekly 1:1s and staff meetings

  • Assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for all student staff including August training, regular in-services, and January training

• Teamwork & Teambuilding

  • Meet regularly with the assigned supervisor.

  • Works collaboratively with other Campus Living, Student Life, and College staff and faculty, including through participation in departmental and campus committees.

  • Volunteers to assist colleagues with programs, projects, and administrative work when needed

• Other duties as assigned relevant to the operation of the Campus Living program

AGREEMENT PERIOD

• Anticipated Start Date: July 2026 (flexible)

• Anticipated End Date: May 31st, 2027 (flexible)

• 20 hours per week (average) 

• Some evenings and weekends required

COMPENSATION

• $18.80 per hour

• Partially Furnished on-campus apartment, kitchen included

• Access to complimentary laundry facilities

• Reserved Parking Spot

• Choice of Meal Plan provided through Bon Appetit during the academic year

• Professional development stipend of $300

SUMMER HOUSING INTERN POSITION (SEPARATE POSITION)

The Office of Campus Living may elect to hire the Summer Housing Intern through a competitive process in which the current Graduate Area Director, if in good standing and meeting all position expectations, is invited to apply.

Career Competencies gained through this role include:

·  Critical Thinking: Identify and analyze
problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.
·  Professionalism: Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.
·  Career & Self-Development: Show awareness of one’s strengths and opportunities for growth, and take steps
to pursue goals.

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Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.