Resident Assistant

Foster community within the residence halls through interpersonal interactions, social gatherings, and hosting/attending campus programs and events 

Actively maintain good working relationships with teammates and Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) with a focus on leadership, mentoring, fostering community pride, and communicating community needs to RLCs 

Positively impact residents on a daily basis by focusing on interpersonal relationships and actively strive to spend significant time with students than spent privately, outside the halls, or exclusively with staff members 

Address resident needs and concerns as they arise with a focus on mediation, mentoring, and guiding them through solution focused, problem solving skills, and self-governance 

Complete monthly bulletin boards and programming requirements with a focus on community needs, student interests, or topics provided by RLCs 

Consistently contribute to the team by respecting staff, sharing responsibilities such as desk shifts, on call duties, and maintain open communication with staff 

Understand, explain, and enforce Housing Rules and Regulations and Student Code of Conduct policies within the residence halls with a focus on respecting the community and fostering a sense of pride and ethical behavior amongst all residents and staff 

Maintain a secure residence hall by working the front desk. Front desk duties typically include but may not be limited to: answering phone calls, answering questions, giving directions, enforcing guest policies and building entry policies by monitoring people entering and exiting the building, package sign out, game equipment sign out, and reporting facility issues and emergencies to the proper authorities  

Handle student information with confidentiality and follow all FERPA guidelines 

Assist with move in, move out, and hall closing tasks at the beginning, breaks, and end of each semester 

Participate in on-call duties involving walking the facility, socially interacting with students, and addressing any policy issues, facility issues, or emergencies that arise  

Perform duties as assigned by RLC that assist in maintaining residence halls and relationships with students. These may include: cleaning, advertising for events, student meetings, on campus errands, and helping with various projects.