College Resident Assistant

Bureau of Indian Education • Lawrence, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). Under supervision, the College Resident Assistant provides assistance with the daily operations of the Residential Hall Program. The position supports student involvement, educational and recreational programming, student guidance, administrative recordkeeping, and monitoring student activities.

The incumbent must be available for rotating work assignments and holiday staff coverage. A specific shift cannot be guaranteed; rotating shifts may be scheduled to provide residential hall coverage over a 24-hour period, seven days a week, with the possible exception of school breaks.

Requirements

• Meet the qualification requirements contained in the applicable OPM standards.
• For the GS-05 level, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level, including experience enforcing rules or policies governing housing operations; monitoring the environment to ensure student safety and security; organizing or promoting recreational activities or events; communicating with other staff to resolve problems; and completing daily forms and logs; or have four years of education above high school; or have an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
• Merit promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• New hires must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Serve a two-year trial period or one-year probationary period, as applicable.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act and Defense Authorization Act of 1986.
• A valid driver's license is required at appointment if the incumbent is required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
• When qualifying based on education, provide legible transcripts with the application; education must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Participate in promoting student involvement opportunities in campus student organizations and other engagements.
• Assist in planning and implementing educational and recreational programs for residential students.
• Provide guidance regarding college rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain administrative documents.
• Monitor student activities to identify problems or potential problems.
• Provide residential hall coverage on rotating shifts as needed, including holiday staff coverage.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED