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). The College Resident Assistant provides assistance with the daily operations of the Residential Hall Program. Work is performed under supervision, and the incumbent may be assigned to rotating shifts to provide residential hall coverage over a 24-hour period, seven days a week, with the possible exception of school breaks. Rotational assignments and holiday staff coverage are required; a specific shift cannot be guaranteed.

Requirements

Meet the OPM qualification requirements for the position.
For the GS-05 grade level, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, including experience enforcing housing rules or policies, monitoring the environment for student safety and security, organizing or promoting recreational activities or events, communicating with 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.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Serve a two-year trial or one-year probationary period, as applicable.
If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, register under the Military Selective Service Act and Defense Authorization Act of 1986.
Have a valid driver's license at appointment if required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle.
If qualifying based on education, submit legible transcripts with the application; education must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or qualifying comparable foreign education.

Responsibilities

Promote student involvement opportunities in campus student organizations and other engagements.
Assist with planning and implementing educational and recreational programs for residential students.
Provide guidance on college rules, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and maintain administrative documents.
Monitor student activities to identify problems or potential problems.
Work rotational assignments and provide holiday staff coverage as scheduled.