General Purpose

The Residential Advisor shares the responsibility for implementing the basic goals of the Residence Life Department by promoting individual and community development.

Summary of Essential Functions

• The position is a full academic year contract including training and hall opening/closing.
• Serve as RA on duty several times a month as determined by selection based scheduling.
• Complete appropriate paperwork as assigned (i.e., incident reports, and occupancy reports).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Report any requests for room changes to the Residential Coordinator and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Report damages, repairs and recommend hall improvements to the Residential Coordinator and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Plan and conduct regular floor meetings.
• Participate in all staff development and training programs.
• Participate in all hall and staff meetings.
• Assist in the distribution and collection of keys.
• Become acquainted with all residents and establish good relationships.
• Plan and implement various programs that broaden students’ experiences and awareness.
• Encourage floor members to participate in floor programs and activities.
• Set a positive example for others in abiding by policies.
• Uphold and interpret the rights and responsibilities of all students through consistent and fair policy enforcement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Residence Life on campus living. 
• Skills: Active listening and attention to detail.
• Ability to:  Learn about other people and help to build community. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: RA must maintain good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.00. RA must limit their academic load in the range of 18 hours each semester unless approved by the Residential Coordinator.
• Experience: Must live on campus during the academic year they are a Resident Advisor.
• Certifications/licenses: RA must maintain good judicial standing.
• Must not work in another position on or off campus more than College Requirement. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Be aware of students’ attitudes and be sensitive to individual as well as community concerns.
• Encourage a sense of individual responsibility as well as consideration of others rights and freedoms.
• Set positive examples for others in personal, academic and social behaviors.
• Show interest and encourage others to participate in and attend various college and community events.
• Set a positive example for others in abiding by policies.

Conditions of Employment

• Unusual Circumstances related to position include on duty requirements and responsibilities, availability prior and post regular move in times before and after the semester begins.
• Study Abroad: Advanced notice must be given to the Residential Coordinator if applying to Study Abroad program 2 months prior to the application deadline. Students completing Study Abroad for Fall Semester are not eligible to apply.   
• Date Availability: Head RA and Resident Advisor move in date is Wednesday, August 12th, 2020. Resident Advisors and Alternate Resident Advisors must be available from August 12th-August 31st (including weekends) for Training and Hall Opening.  For any concerns and questions please consult with a Residential Coordinator. 

Compensation

Residential Advisors will receive a single bedroom and meal plan for each semester of employment.

Additionally, RAs will receive $550.00 per semester stipend that will be divided by the number of pay periods in the semester.

If an RA either starts or leaves the position during the semester, his/her room and board fees will be prorated accordingly. If an RA resigns or is terminated his/her meal plan and stipend will be stopped.

Hiring Timeline

Applications for this position have closed.