Residence Life-Resident Assistant

Columbus State University • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

Resident Assistants (RAs) are paraprofessional staff members for the Department of Residence Life. An RA is the closest and the most vital link with the residents of the community, serving as a liaison between the Department of Residence Life and the students. The RA serves under the supervision of the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) of their assigned community. This position is one that requires organization, flexibility, adaptability, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment. The basic tasks of the RA position involve community building, serving as a resource for the residents, working on a team, working the front desk, and serving on call. Additional responsibilities are provided in the RA conditions of employment, RA training manual, and expectations set by your individual supervisors.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a student at Columbus State University.
• Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of at least 2.5.
• Maintain good financial and judicial standing within the University.
• RAs are required to live on campus.
• Role model a standard of personal conduct commensurate with Residence Life standards.
• RAs may be allowed to hold additional on campus employment with approval.
• Be present for all of Fall Training (July 21 – August 5, 2025) and Spring Training (Dates to be Determined).
• Abide by all federal, state, and local laws; abide by the rules and regulations of CSU and Residence Life.

Nice To Haves

• A two-semester commitment (Fall and Spring) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish significant relationships with individual Residence Life community members.
• Exhibit genuine concern and interest for residents by being available, approachable, and accessible.
• Interact with residents both individually and in groups.
• Follow up with residents concerning academic and personal success, as well as issues related to community life.
• Communicate established connections with residents through intentional interactions to the RLC of the community.
• Fulfill residence life programming requirements.
• Educate the residents on the need for civility within a community.
• Be respectful to and show respect for those who are from different backgrounds and cultures through programming, community building, and intentional interactions.
• Assist with programming for the Residence Life academic initiative.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to academic success.
• Act as a role model by maintaining a 2.5 or above GPA.
• Be cognizant of current students, building and campus issues.
• Act as an initial source of support for students who are experiencing personal or academic concerns.
• Proactively initiate conversations with students who demonstrate concerns.
• Facilitate the Roommate Agreement process; assist students who request mediation of roommate conflicts and/or refer students to the RLC.
• Maintain frequent communication with Residence Life staff and respect confidentiality concerning content and process of such discussions.
• Report and/or respond to any incidents, situations, or concerns which they observe or which is reported to them.
• Attend all scheduled training programs prior to and throughout each academic semester.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, in-service training, one-on-ones.
• Perform administrative responsibilities including roster checks, fire drills, bulletin boards, health and safety inspections, and door/hall decorations.
• Serve as secondary on call person within their community and assist with situations when needed.
• Work at their community front desk for 6 hours per week performing duties including lock outs, answering the phone, student check-in/check-outs, room changes.

Benefits

• Housing Waiver equivalent to the cost of a private bedroom bed space.
• $1000.00 stipend to be distributed in 4 equal payments (middle and end of both Fall and Spring), with progressive annual increases based on years of service.
• RAs hired after the beginning of a semester will have their stipend prorated based on their start date.
• RAs who work more than 6 hours per week at the front desk will be paid an hourly wage starting out at $8 per hour, with progressive annual increases based on years of service.
• Intangible benefits including becoming a leader, developing improved communication skills, learning to resolve conflicts, and helping others to grow as individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed