Thrive Center for Student Success Academic Enrichment and Leadership Development Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Thrive Center for Student Success is expected to assist in the development and implementation of initiatives that cater to students' holistic growth and development and serve the mission and vision of the Thrive Center for Student Success.

Graduate Assistants employed by the Thrive Center for Success will develop and strengthen their professional competencies through hands-on experience and active engagement in student support services in one or more of the following areas:

1. 1.  Student learning and development
2. 2. Inclusion and belonging
3. 3. Teamwork and collaboration
4. 4. Assessment, evaluation, and research 
5. 5. Professional development and work ethics

• The position is part-time, up to 20hrs/week, starting the first week of August and ending the third week of May. Students can work up to 600 hours between both semesters.
• Compensation is $20/hour.
• The GAs will be permitted to procure additional employment with the approval of the Supervisor.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Loyola University Maryland.
• Strong organizational skills & attention to details.
• Willingness to work & mentor undergraduate students.

1. 1. Plan and evaluate at least two academic/career enrichment workshops per month (in person and virtual).  Aid in the academic intervention efforts of the Center by outreaching to undergraduate students as it relates to their academic success, and vocational/career discernment. 
   2. Coordinate and evaluate fall and spring leadership retreats for the executive boards of the Thrive Center’s student organizations. 
   3. Manage the implementation of one Leadership Roundtable per semester for the Thrive Center’s student organization leaders. 
   4. Serve as a liaison to multiple designated student organizations, helping to coordinate campus-wide cultural heritage celebrations, meeting with the executive boards as necessary, and maintaining regular communication to address the needs and concerns of those organizations.
   5. Provide logistical support to the Assistant Director in the planning and oversight of the Center’s pre-fall program that offers academic, social, and personal support to incoming first year students.
   6. Attend weekly Thrive Center staff meetings and supervision meetings, report updates to the supervisory team.
   7. Provide coverage and assist with designated Thrive Center sponsored events, including evening/night and weekend coverage, and facilitate presentations on behalf of the Thrive Center as requested by campus partners.
   8. Assist with social media platforms (such as creating and posting advertisements on the Thrive Center Instagram account) and maintain records/files in an accurate manner. 
   9. Establish rapport and positive working relationships with students by maintaining visibility in the Thrive Center office and Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) during designated office hours. 
   10. Other duties as assigned. 

1. 1. Maintain professionalism during all interactions with students, staff, and faculty of Loyola University Maryland.
   2. Demonstrate a commitment to the promotion of Jesuit values and ideals, such as Cura Personalis and an appreciation for the respect and dignity of the whole person. 
   3. Demonstrate an awareness of inclusivity, and a willingness to support students through an intersectional framework.
   4. Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with their supervisor.
   5. Available to support evening/night and weekend activities. 
   6. Maintain office hours & visibility in the CIE.
   7. Serve as a positive role model and advocate for Thrive students.

In order to apply, candidates should submit:

1. 1. Resume 
2. 2. Cover Letter
3. 3. List of three professional references

Dennis Velez, Associate Director of the Thrive Center for Student Success

Email: dvelez@loyola.edu 

Phone: 410-617-2004