The Graduate Resident Coordinator (GRC)

*We are still seeking applicants for the 2008-2009 Academic Year! *

The position of Graduate Resident Coordinator (GRC) is an exciting opportunity to be involved with the Life of the College at Loyola. The GRC position involves a wide variety of responsibility and opportunity to gain valuable transferable skills to any area. The GRC reports to an Assistant Director of Student Life and assists them in running a residential area. Responsibilities include supervision of student staff, advisement of area government, programming, judicial intervention, and housing operation administration. 

Qualifications:

1. Earned bachelors degree and full-time enrollment in a graduate degree program at Loyola College.
2. One semester of on-campus residence hall experience or ability to demonstrate an understanding of the unique aspects of the on-campus living experience.
3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
4. Knowledge of student development theory with the ability to put this theory into practice.
5. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate peers.

We have taken time to talk to our current GRC's about what they feel is important to include in the position. We continue to place the academic success of our graduate students as our first priority and ensure that  we are maximizing the graduate student's ability to balance their academics with their assistantship.

Here is what some of our current GRC's had to say about their graduate experience in Student Life:

"The GRC position has meant much more than just a job to me. It has allowed me to invest myself into the Loyola College community and impact the lives of the students. I have gained many valuable experiences from working with motivated and enthusiastic students and from knowledgeable and dedicated student life professionals."

- Alex Covarrubias

“My experience as a GRC has allowed me to stay connected to undergraduate students as well as practice the skills that I am learning in the classroom. The student life staff is dedicated to my academic and professional success and this position has provided me with a supervision experience like no other!”

- Elizabeth Rudzki

 Click here to download the 2008 - 2009 Academic year GRC Application (MS Word)  

Also available online is the position description in MS Word:  Page 1 -  Page 2. 

Please note that application review for the GRC position will begin as early as January 18, 2008 and will run on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Applications are reviewed only when they are complete.

If you would like to talk to someone about the GRC position, please contact Michael Taberski, Assistant Director for Student Life at 410.617.2884 or mtaberski@loyola.edu. We will also be happy to put you in touch with some current GRC's in order to discuss their experience in Student Life at Loyola!