Thrive Center for Student Success - Mentorship & Identity Formation Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Thrive Center for Student Sucess 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.

The Graduate Assistant employed by the Thrive Center for Student 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 GA may 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. Coordinate and assess the AMP Mentoring Program. Plan and implement social events/outings, oversee the selection and training of student mentors and Peer Mentor Coordinators, and conduct frequent outreach and meetings with mentors and mentees. Assist with success coaching and intervention efforts for students. 
   2. Assist Thrive Center staff with data collection and reporting.
   3. Working alongside the Thrive Center staff to aid in the creation and implementation of programming designed to best support and meet the needs of students who hold intersectional identities; including but not limited to BIPOC, Queer, First-Generation students, and Commuter students.
   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 some 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 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 students.

In order to apply, candidates should submit:

1. 1. Resume 
2. 2. Cover Letter
3. 3. List of three professional references
4.  

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

Email: dvelez@loyola.edu

Phone: 410-617-2004