Summer Resident Assistant Job Description

 Position Requirements

• Enrollment in Summer School (no more than 6 credit hours per session)
• Work outside the Office of Housing and Residence Life is not permitted
• Hold at least a 2.2 cumulative grade point average
• Live in the residence hall as assigned by the Office of Housing and Residence Life during the time of employment
• Be in good standing with the Office of Housing and Residence Life
• Be available to work at least two weekends per month and holidays

Position Description

• Provide customer service and complete administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor(s)
• Act as a community facilitator using the Housing and Residence Life Learning Objectives
• Actively support and demonstrate the HRL Mission and Diversity Statements
• Communicate, role model, and consistently enforce the HRL handbook policies by facilitating and influencing the development of mature behavior
• Serve as a source of information concerning university procedures, housing services and policies, and make referrals when appropriate to other campus and community agencies
• Must work 15-20 hours per week at the residence hall desk
• Report all emergencies and situations to their supervisor(s)
• Attend weekly staff meetings and training sessions as required
• Facilitate resident check-in and check-out
• Create and maintain floor and hall bulletin boards
• Provide in-hall duty coverage

Compensation

• Salary equal to full room, limited board, and a stipend of $125 per summer session
• Additional compensation of $5.75/hour for time worked at the front desk
• Opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience and skills in personal interaction and growth