Calvin University
Graduate Assistant Residence Life & SERVE (Survivor Empowerment, Restoration, a
Calvin University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49503
Job Opportunity At Grand Rapids Campus
Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership and coordination for the SPEAC (Sexual Violence Prevention Education Ambassadors of Calvin) team, including weekly meetings and planning programming, training, and events. Collaborate with the Safer Spaces team to understand and communicate student rights, resources, and reporting options. Provide support and guidance to students who have experienced domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, connecting them with resources on- and off-campus. (Note: this position would be a mandated reporter for student disclosures of sexual assault). Participate in the Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) to support campus-wide prevention and response efforts. Assist with additional Residence Life office responsibilities as assigned, including on-call coverage for crisis care and response, and other special projects assigned by the Directors of Residence Life. Preferred Qualifications: Enrollment in a graduate program in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to student support, advocacy, and community engagement. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for supervising the work of the SPEAC team, including recruiting members, leading weekly or bi-weekly meetings, assisting with program preparation and financial details, etc. Faith and Educational Commitment
1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. 2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development. Diversity Commitment
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership and coordination for the SPEAC (Sexual Violence Prevention Education Ambassadors of Calvin) team, including weekly meetings and planning programming, training, and events. Collaborate with the Safer Spaces team to understand and communicate student rights, resources, and reporting options. Provide support and guidance to students who have experienced domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, connecting them with resources on- and off-campus. (Note: this position would be a mandated reporter for student disclosures of sexual assault). Participate in the Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) to support campus-wide prevention and response efforts. Assist with additional Residence Life office responsibilities as assigned, including on-call coverage for crisis care and response, and other special projects assigned by the Directors of Residence Life. Preferred Qualifications: Enrollment in a graduate program in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to student support, advocacy, and community engagement. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for supervising the work of the SPEAC team, including recruiting members, leading weekly or bi-weekly meetings, assisting with program preparation and financial details, etc. Faith and Educational Commitment
1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. 2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development. Diversity Commitment
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.