GVSU Housing Recruitment Guide

Housing & Residence Life 2013-2014 Guide

Housing & Residence Life 103 Student Services Building Allendale, MI 49401 (616) 331-2120

A Letter from the Director of Housing Prospective Candidate: Thank you for your interest in working for Housing & Residence Life at Grand Valley State University. We are committed to finding exemplary staff through our national search process- especially candidates who represent our values of liberal education, intercultural competency, and sustainability.

As we strive to learn more about you, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about our department as well. You can do this through utilizing this employment guide, meeting our professional and graduate Housing staff at conferences, scheduling a campus visit, and by checking out our website (www.gvsu.edu/housing).

Grand Valley State University is a liberal arts institution with over 24,000 students, predominantly located in Allendale, Michigan. Grand Valley offers more than 200 areas of study (81 undergraduate majors and 29 graduate programs). U.S. News & World Report has named Grand Valley an “up and coming� university. The Housing & Residence Life department aims to serve students at the university, especially the 6,000 students currently living with us on campus. In addition to providing safe and state of the art facilities for students to live in, we partner with other faculty and staff to provide oncampus programming and living-learning communities (Frederick Meijer Honors College, Art Housing, Movement Science House, International House, Women’s Leadership House, & Women in Science & Engineering).

If you find that Housing & Residence Life at Grand Valley State University would be a good fit for you, please visit www.gvsu.edu/housing/employment.

There you will find the exact steps to take in order to apply for our graduate and professional staff positions.

Thank you again for your interest in our department!

Sincerely, Andy Beachnau, Ph.D. Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Director of Housing and Health Services

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TABLE OF CONTENTS “We strive to provide opportunities for our students to further develop their attitudes, knowledge, and skills as interculturally competent, productive citizens committed to civic engagement and sustainable practices. We don’t just provide information and education, we actively walk alongside them as they create and develop the tools necessary to take the next step.”

- Christian Fredericks Living Center Director Azusa Pacific University (Graduate Instituion) Grand Valley State University (Undergraduate Institution)

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Department Mission

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Facts About Grand Valley

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Housing Building Stats

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Living-Learning Communities

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Housing Highlights

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Graduate Assistant Description

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Living Center Director Description

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Where’s Allendale?

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Campus Map

DEPARTMENT MISSION

Values: • Liberal Education • Intercultural Competency • Sustainability

Housing Mission Statement: Collaborating to provide opportunities for student learning and success through inclusive residential communities and experiences.

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FACTS ABOUT GRAND VALLEY • Colors: Blue, Black, and White • Nickname: The Lakers • Mascot: Louie the Laker • For the 15th year in a row, Grand Valley was named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys” by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. • Grand Valley is listed as one of “America’s Best Colleges” in 2010 by Forbes magazine • Grand Valley is ranked seventh in the “Top Public Regional Universities in the Midwest” • Grand Valley is ranked third and 34th among Midwest regional universities in the “Up-and-Comers” and “Best Regional Universities” categories, respectively, all

by U.S. News & World Report

Enrollment Figures • Total students: 24,662 • Undergraduate students: 21,236

• Grand Valley was named one of the best universities in the Midwest by The Princeton Review

• Graduate students: 3,426 • Alumni: 80,860

• Grand Valley State University was chartered by the Michigan legislature in 1960 in response to the need for a public, four-year college in the state’s second largest metropolitan region

• Faculty (regular): 837

• 18 intercollegiate sports - ten for women and eight for men

• Undergraduate Degrees: 81

• Support staff: 1,148 • Areas of Study: 200+ • Graduate Degrees: 29

• Winner of Director’s Cup (Best NCAA division II Athletic Program in the Nation): 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

• Average Class Size: 27 • Student Organizations: 342 • Study Abroad Programs: 4000+

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HOUSING BUILDING STATS

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES Frederik Meijer Honors College Glenn A. Niemeyer Learning and Living Center and Arthur C. Hills Living Center

Housing & Residence Life offers living-learning communities in a number of our on-campus apartments. Students living in these buildings have chosen to expand their education through shared learning experiences, and each community is built upon a specific theme, major, or area of interest.

Professional and graduate staff work closely with a faculty director in these communities to provide a rich living-learning experience that extends outside of the classroom (programs, events, field trips, research, etc.). Read on to learn more about the communities we offer!

Students in the Frederik Meijer Honors College have the unique opportunity to live here if they enjoy the optimal environment for intellectual growth and become part of a nurturing learning community.

International House Mark A. Murray Living Center Provides international business, international relations, modern languages, and political science students an opportunity to live with their peers who are both domestic and international students.

Movement Science House South D Living Center Provides opportunities for students to engage in the movement sciences while enhancing their academic, social, and professional development.

Art Housing Calder Residence The Calder Residence provides academic housing for art majors.

Women’s Leadership House Ronald VanSteeland Living Center Offers leadership development programming and interaction with women and gender studies faculty, Women’s Center staff, housing staff, and Triota members.

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) South C Living Center A supportive, interactive environment for female students pursuing careers in science, math and engineering.

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HOUSING HIGHLIGHTS Greek Housing Grand Valley is home to 28 sororities and fraternities.

Our department currently houses five sororities and one fraternity in campus housing in Grand Valley Apartments, commonly referred to as Greek Village.

Each building consists of 10 apartments, a chapter room and laundry facilities. About 25 residents live in each house, including a House Manager. The chapter room provides a space for studying, programming, bonding, meetings and philanthropy events.

“I love working at GVSU because of the professional development opportunities. The more I can grow and develop, the more of an impact I can have on student’s lives.”

- MarcQus Wright Assistant Director Illinois State University (Graduate Instituion) Illinois State University (Undergraduate Institution)

Gender Neutral Housing Our Housing & Residence Life department is one of the first schools in Michigan to offer Gender Neutral Housing. Through collaborating with students and the LGBT Resource Center, our department has made intentional changes to make sure all of our students feel safe and supported by their community. Gender Neutral Housing is defined as a housing option in which two or more students may share a multiple occupancy apartment regardless of the students’ sex or gender. This gives students the opportunity to base their roommate choice on factors other than gender, such as living habits and personality compatibility Gender Neutral Housing is open to all students whose needs are not met by our traditional housing options and is available throughout campus in all multiple occupancy units. Gender Neutral Housing supports the University’s non-discrimination policy, which includes sexual orientation and gender identity/ expression.

Sustainable Buiding & Initiatives The Office of Housing and Residence Life is committed to sustainability. All new building projects, such as the Glenn A. Niemeyer, Murray/ VanSteeland Living Centers, and South Apartments C, D, & E are designed and constructed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. In order to improve a building’s performance and reduce its negative impact on the environment, LEED focuses on developing sustainable sites, increasing water efficiency, reducing energy consumption, using materials and resources in a responsible manner and creating healthy indoor environments. Additionally, energy efficient appliances, campus recycling, residential energy savings competitions, and the campus connector transportation system are all initiatives that are becoming a way of life in our on-campus residential areas and the campus community at large.

Student Success Center Advising- on site access to professional academic advising staff for undecided and pre-major students. Provided resources include career and major exploration, learning skill assistance, academic advising, and learning skills development programming.

Career Counseling- on site access to professional academic advising staff for undecided and premajor students. Provided resources include career and major exploration, learning skill assistance, academic advising, and learning skills development programming.

In guidance with High Impact Experiences and the Blueprint for Student Success, Housing & Residence Life partners with other campus departments to offer services that intentionally aid in the success of first year residential students. The Student Success Center is located in North C Living Center, and it offers advising, career counseling, tutoring, and additional academic and support services for students

Tutoring- providing on site tutoring for 100 level Biology and Chemistry classes.

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT Half-time positions responsible for sharing and/or providing the administrative leadership of a residential area housing 500 to 700 students. Graduate Assistants serve as the primary advisor to the Community Council and report directly to a Living Center Director. Individuals should demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to balance personal, academic, and work life in a healthy fashion.

“I really enjoy the amount of different experiences GVSU has granted me.

Whatever kind of professional development I have wanted, the GVSU staff has found a way to get me that experience. I’m only a first year graduate student, and I feel really prepared for a full time position already.”

- Ryan Jackson Graduate Assistant Marquette University (Undergraduate Institution)

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“Grand Valley is the perfect size- large enough for great opportunities, but small enough for great relationships.�

- Derek Plumb Graduate Assistant Grand Valley State University (Undergraduate Institution)

Requirements: BA/BS required & acceptance to the GVSU Master of Education Program with an emphasis in College Student Affairs Leadership. Ability to handle multiple tasks, work on an individual level and in a team setting and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Compensation: $6000.00 stipend/10 month, tuition waiver of 24 credits per year, housing and meal plan.

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LIVING CENTER DIRECTOR Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Supervision and management of residential

Bachelor’s degree required and experience

area housing consisting of 500-700 co-ed

working with students in a college setting.

residents with multiple Resident Assistants

Master’s in Student Affairs preferred and

and Graduate Assistant staff. Position

one year experience working in a university

includes: Advising, Academic Support,

residential setting. Prefer experience in

Budgeting, Counseling, Discipline, Educational

supervision, budget oversight, leadership of

Programming, Administrative duties and

an assigned living area, supporting students

Facilities Management. This position will include

academically, planning and implementing

on-call duty responsibility, collaboration with

programs for students, working with facilities

Campus Partners and Department Committee

management and strong computer skills.

participation. We seek individuals who demonstrate critical thinking skills, have an interest in engaging and educating students and are able to balance personal and work life.

“I really enjoy that as a professional you are given many opportunities. In my short time at GVSU, I’ve been able to travel abroad, present at regional and national conferences, serve on department/division committees, and even work in another office to gain a new perspective!”

- Leena Karsan Living Center Director (Employed 2009-2012) University of South Carolina-Columbia (Graduate Instituion) Eastern Michigan University (Undergraduate Institution)

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“I really appreciated the opportunities that I saw for growth in the position. It was clear to me that the department was supportive of your personal and professional development goals. Now that I’ve been here for 2 years, I appreciate that I can work in Housing and Residence Life, but also pursue goals in other interest areas. For example, I could hold an externship in another department, advise a student group, work on a Division or Campus- Wide committee, and/or travel abroad with faculty, staff, and students.”

- Emily Straker-Barak Living Center Director (Employed 2010-2012) Michigan State University (Graduate Instituion) Arizona State University (Undergraduate Institution)

Salary: Competitive annual salary, furnished apartment, meal plan and full university benefits.

How to Apply: Apply on line at www.gvsujobs.org. Please include cover letter and resume. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

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Howf ar “The students, colleagues, opportunities, and the beautiful location make me love working at GVSU. ”

- Yoel Joa Living Center Director (Employed 2009-2012) Indiana University (Graduate Institution) Michigan State University (Undergraduate Institution)

Where’s Allendale?

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How far to...

Grand Rapids • Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) Changing exhibitions feature local, national and international artists.

• Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Discover the beauty and splendor of our botanic garden and internationally acclaimed sculpture park in Grand Rapids, MI.

Holland • Holland State Park Holland State Park offers an expansive, sandy beach along Lake Michigan, two

• Grand Rapids Public Museum Plan a visit today and enjoy a world class facility full of exciting, entertaining, and educational exhibits!

• ArtPrize

large campgrounds and a beautiful

Part arts festival, part social experiment--this international

view of sailboats and sunsets.

contest is decided solely by public vote annually each fall.

• Holland Tulip Time Festival Our annual celebration of Dutch heritage and culture is a multigenerational event that has something for everyone. (Only occurs during May).

Grand Haven • Grand Haven State Park The park consists entirely of beach sand and provides scenic views of Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse.

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Service Building (Public Safety inside) South C South D South E South Utilities Building Dale Stafford Living Center Student Services Building Maxine M. Swanson Living Center Ronald F. VanSteeland Living Center Ella Koeze Weed Living Center West Living Center A West Living Center B James H. Zumberge Library