Graduate Assistant Student Life Student Union

1 Full Time

Primary Purpose

The Student Union Graduate Assistant (SUGA) position is a 20 hour per week Graduate Assistantship with the purpose to promote community and advancements within the Rhode Island College Student Union, under the supervision of the Coordinator of Student Union Operations. Duties include aiding in the daily operations of the Student Union, participating in the recruitment, selection, training, and development of Student Union Operations Assistants (OAs), coordinating event planning, set up, and break down that occurs in SU event spaces, providing social media coverage for the department, and programming events that showcase the Student Union and Department of Student Life.

Duties and Responsibilities

• aid in the daily operations of the Student Union, including managing The Student Life Hub and all event spaces
• lead committees of OAs in the areas of Social Media and Event Planning
• coordinate event planning for SU event spaces and assist in set up, break down, and staffing of those events
• participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of Student Union Operations Assistants
• utilize RIC Rooms and Event Management Systems for SU Space Requests
• enforce and support all college and departmental policies and procedures in order to develop a positive and orderly atmosphere with an emphasis on personal and social responsibility
• assist the Coordinator of Student Union Operations in developing policy and procedure for the Student Union, and updating the Student Union Manual
• work in The Student Life Hub 20 hours per week
• other duties as needed, assigned by the Coordinator of Student Union Operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. The SUGA must be matriculated Rhode Island College graduate students. Candidates must have excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Two semesters of Student Union Operations Assistant Experience, or two semesters of a position located in the Student Union preferred.

Compensation

An annual stipend of $3,150, accompanied by a waiver of all tuition for courses at Rhode Island College for the academic year and for one summer (the summer previous to or following the appointment).

Appointment Terms

I understand that as a professional member of the Student Life staff, I will report directly to the Coordinator of Student Union Operations, or their designee. I will not be considered a part of the Student Union Operations Assistant staff, but a member of the professional Student Union staff. This means that I will need to have certain boundaries with the Student Union Operations staff. I understand that specific guidelines and protocols will be given to me during SUGA training to help ensure a successful tenure in this position.

I understand that over the course of an academic year, this position is 20 hours a week, and time will consist of both hours spent in The Student Life Hub, at Student Union events, and maintaining the Student Union. I understand that this position may include hours spent during evenings and weekends if needed. I understand that second to academics, the GCA position will be my highest nonacademic priority. I will not make any significant time commitments without the approval of the Coordinator of Student Union Operations. I understand that Rhode Island College, through the Department of Student Life, may terminate or suspend this appointment at any time and for any reason including if the College determines in its sole judgment that the continuation of the appointment is not in the best interests of the College.

How to Apply

Please review all Graduate Assistant related information, and submit application, cover letter, and resume to Thomas Clifford.