Resident Assistant

About the role

The Office of Campus Life is committed to maintaining and enhancing an extraordinary student experience through housing, activities, clubs and organizations, and enhancing cocurricular opportunities. A Resident Assistant (RA) is a student leader that works with the Office of Campus Life and other departments on campus to help create a supportive community in the residence halls. They serve as a resource for students and ensure a positive living experience that promotes growth academically, personally, and socially. They promote safety by enforcing campus policies and following protocols. They build community through programming and having an active presence on campus.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with transition to university and residence hall life.
• Enforces university and residence hall policies and regulations.
• Remains available to residents while on duty in designated areas.
• Performs rounds during duty shifts to ensure safety of residents during the evening.
• Provides designated programming as outlined in the manual.
• Affords assistance in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies.
• Sets forth reports on infractions, violations, and safety issues.
• Promotes Campus Life events and programs.
• Informs residents about relevant campus and local activities.
• Facilitates mediation of disputes between residents.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Organizes and directs regular floor meetings with residents.
• Supports residence hall team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Become familiar with and abide by the RA manual.

Qualifications

• Maintain a full-time student status at Post University with at least 12 credits per semester.
• Have and maintain a cumulative 2.75 grade point average.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to get along with students of various cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and public speaking skills.
• Proven organization and logistical skills.
• Ability to respond to and assess urgent situations.