Residence Life Resident Assistant

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Superior, WI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Job description RESPONSIBILITIES: Community Development and Educational Enrichment Being available and accessible to residents by spending a maximum amount of time on the floor and regularly interacting with the community. Having one on one interactions with residents. Advising students, within the limits of training and capacity, on personal, social, and academic concerns while maintaining strict confidentiality and making referrals when necessary. Developing personal relationships with each student on your floor and developing a floor community. Helping develop an atmosphere on the floor in which students have a concern and respect for the rights and privileges of others, as well as maintaining an atmosphere conducive to study and community living. Planning programs that expose students to new ideas, promote social interaction, and offer an opportunity for individual growth, education, and development. Serving as a role model for other students by: Treating all members of the community with respect, including appreciate for individual differences; Confronting and documenting inappropriate behavior in an assertive and responsible manner; Taking a responsible and active role in the hall and campus community; Adhering to all University and Residence Life policies; Continuing to act in an ethical and responsible manner both on and off campus. Departmental Duties: Attending and participating in all Residence Life and Student Affairs training(s) and in-service workshops. Attending and participating in weekly hall meetings. Meeting biweekly with the building’s respective Supervisors. Residence Hall Policies, Duty, and Administrative Responsibilities: Working as a desk staff member at the front desk of the respective building on scheduled duty nights. Ensuring students are aware of their rights and responsibilities they share within the community. Confronting and documenting students who violate community standards and/or University policy. Assisting in the opening, closing, move-in, move-out, and room change procedures of residence halls. Completing administrative and paperwork duties as assigned in timely manner. Assisting in handling emergency situations. Reporting any damages or maintenance needs and/or completing work orders. Live in assigned room on campus. Hold (3) weekly contact and (2) study hours a week. Other duties as assigned. TIME COMMITMENT & TRAINING: 10-15 hours per week Must be available to work nights and weekends ATTENDANCE REQUIRED: Must be available for Fall Training: TBD – approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of fall classes Must be available for Winter Training: TBD – approximately weekend prior to the start spring classes Newly hired Resident Assistants may be required to attend and participate in weekly new staff training(s). Attendance at UW-Superior and/or Residence Life events, such as Hall Opening, Weekend of Welcome COMPENSATION: On-campus room Meal plan Monetary $325 semesterly stipend REPORTS TO: Hall and Assistant Hall Manager(s) of respective building (Direct Supervisors) Can take direction from Residence Life Professional Staff QUALIFICATIONS : Energy and enthusiasm for assisting students Ability to effectively mentor students in the areas of personal and academic related issues Demonstrate effective team work, communication, and conflict resolution skills Ability to exhibit professional conduct at all times Must be a currently enrolled UW-Superior student with/maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a semester GPA of 2.5 and must be returning for the full academic year Complete a housing and meal plan contract on Live@UWS for upcoming year and all other appropriate paperwork Experience living on campus is preferred Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Key Job Responsibilities: Department: Compensation: Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Education: How to Apply: Contact Information: UW-Superior, A Superior Place: The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Energy and enthusiasm for assisting students
Ability to effectively mentor students in the areas of personal and academic related issues
Demonstrate effective team work, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to exhibit professional conduct at all times
Must be a currently enrolled UW-Superior student with/maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a semester GPA of 2.5 and must be returning for the full academic year
Complete a housing and meal plan contract on Live@UWS for upcoming year and all other appropriate paperwork
Must be available for Fall Training: TBD – approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of fall classes
Must be available for Winter Training: TBD – approximately weekend prior to the start spring classes
Newly hired Resident Assistants may be required to attend and participate in weekly new staff training(s).
Attendance at UW-Superior and/or Residence Life events, such as Hall Opening, Weekend of Welcome
Must be available to work nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience living on campus is preferred

Responsibilities

Being available and accessible to residents by spending a maximum amount of time on the floor and regularly interacting with the community.
Having one on one interactions with residents.
Advising students, within the limits of training and capacity, on personal, social, and academic concerns while maintaining strict confidentiality and making referrals when necessary.
Developing personal relationships with each student on your floor and developing a floor community.
Helping develop an atmosphere on the floor in which students have a concern and respect for the rights and privileges of others, as well as maintaining an atmosphere conducive to study and community living.
Planning programs that expose students to new ideas, promote social interaction, and offer an opportunity for individual growth, education, and development.
Treating all members of the community with respect, including appreciate for individual differences
Confronting and documenting inappropriate behavior in an assertive and responsible manner
Taking a responsible and active role in the hall and campus community
Adhering to all University and Residence Life policies
Continuing to act in an ethical and responsible manner both on and off campus.
Attending and participating in all Residence Life and Student Affairs training(s) and in-service workshops.
Attending and participating in weekly hall meetings.
Meeting biweekly with the building’s respective Supervisors.
Working as a desk staff member at the front desk of the respective building on scheduled duty nights.
Ensuring students are aware of their rights and responsibilities they share within the community.
Confronting and documenting students who violate community standards and/or University policy.
Assisting in the opening, closing, move-in, move-out, and room change procedures of residence halls.
Completing administrative and paperwork duties as assigned in timely manner.
Assisting in handling emergency situations.
Reporting any damages or maintenance needs and/or completing work orders.
Live in assigned room on campus.
Hold (3) weekly contact and (2) study hours a week.
Other duties as assigned.