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About the Role

The Bridge Graduate Assistant will support the Assistant Director for Student Life and Bridge staff in event planning, advising student leaders, and overseeing department events. This live-in position requires significant evening and weekend commitments, including on-call duty.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and facilitating student programs, events, workshops, and community-building activities.
• Support the training, supervision, and ongoing development of Residential Coaches.
• Provide guidance and support to students regarding academic, interpersonal, behavioral, and personal concerns.
• Facilitate roommate and suitemate agreements and assist with conflict resolution.
• Educate students on University policies, community standards, and residential expectations.
• Participate in scheduled evening, overnight, and weekend on-duty/on-call rotations.
• Conduct assigned office hours, room checks, and residence hall opening and closing.
• Participate in regular supervisory and BRIDGE Program meetings.
• Support student leaders in developing and implementing community programming.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current enrollment in a graduate degree program with the University of Mount Saint Vincent.
• Previous experience in Residence Life, Housing, Student Affairs, or a related student-support environment.
• Ability and willingness to reside in University-provided on-campus housing.
• Availability to respond to Residence Life needs and participate in scheduled evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle, if driving is an essential function.

Location

• On-campus

Work Type

• Live-in
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Graduate Assistant

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree program enrollment

Salary/Compensations

• $18,000 annual stipend ($9,000 per semester)
• University-provided room and board

About the Company

• Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university.
• The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
• At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person.
• In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
• The Bridge Program at the University of Mount Saint Vincent offers students with various learning abilities and styles a unique, immersive University experience, combining community and campus inclusion with rich engagement in academics, career preparation, and student life.
• The Bridge Program curriculum seeks to foster students’ self-advocacy, career exploration, social skills, and academic engagement through participation in traditional University-level courses, the Bridge Program community classes, diverse internship experiences, experiential learning opportunities, and inclusive residential student life.
• The Bridge Program prepares students for successful post-graduate lives with a focused outcome on independent living and employment.