Residential Advisor (Student Position) 26/27

Summary of Position

The Residential Advisor (RA) is a live-in, paraprofessional staff member of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. They are responsible for working closely with staff and students in creating and maintaining an atmosphere that promotes academic success, personal development, and an understanding of diversity through responsible community living in university residence halls. The RA will assume responsibility for a specific section within a on campus residential community.

Position Requirements

• Student Staff must be full-time students (minimum of 12 credits and maximum of 18 credits for undergraduate; or 9 credits for graduate students) or at the discretion of the Assistant Director Residential Programs and Services.
• Student Staff must have a minimum of two semesters (i.e., fall and spring semester) of on-campus living at Ferris State University; or a minimum of one complete semester living on campus at Ferris for transfer students at the time of application, within the previous 5 years. This can include the semester of application.
• This can include the semester of application.
• Student Staff must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.
• Student Staff must maintain a schedule which ensures student contact – particularly during evening and weekend hours.
• Student Staff must attend weekly staff meetings and department training on Mondays from 8:00 pm to 10:30pm. Additional meeting times may be required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participating in an on-call rotation for the community including some campus breaks
• Assistance in the administrative operations of the community to be carried out under the supervision of a Hall Director, and creating an inclusive community through intentional programming focusing on professional and social development.
• The RA is expected to work well in an autonomous environment and be self-motivated to hold themselves and their peers accountable.
• Additionally, they will have the opportunity to work up to 24 hours (20 hours for International Students) per week as a Desk Service Assistant in their community, or up to 20 hours a week at another on campus job.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Cover Letter/Resume & Class Schedule

Number of Positions Available

1

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.