Office of Student Life - Resident Assistant (RA)

High Point University•High Point, NC

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Student Life oversees university housing, student conduct, campus activities, fraternity/sorority life, religious life, the volunteer center, student government, all campus organizations, along with many other events. The Resident Assistant is a High Point University student with the responsibility for the development of a safe and inclusive living and learning community. They are essential to our campus safety through response to crisis situations and policy enforcement. Resident Assistants are student leaders that model leadership, integrity, academic achievement, and cultural awareness. Success in this position is contingent upon their ability to adapt to change, be receptive to new challenges, and demonstrate cooperative working relationships with colleagues and supervisors. A Resident Assistant will develop skills in (but not limited to): Organization & Planning Effective Communication Leadership Team Building Time Management Conflict Resolution Crisis Management

Requirements

Applicants must have been an undergraduate student at HPU for two academic semesters
Maintain a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA
Be in good standing with the Office of Community Standards
Cannot hold any other on-campus employment positions
The RA position requires varied hours
Expect 20+ hours devoted to the position each week

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills
Possess leadership skills
Detail-oriented
Self-starter

Responsibilities

Supporting and developing relationships that help students form connections with each other and the university
Being accessible to residents by spending adequate time on their floor or in their building
Hosting two programs each month to encourage engagement in their community
Holding intentional conversations with first year and sophomore students to support them in their college transition
Assisting with Health and Safety Inspections that occur after classes are dismissed prior to various breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer)
Hosting community meetings throughout the semester with their residents to inform them of Residence Life procedures and other important reminders
Serving on a rotating duty schedule to respond to incidents as they arise in the community
Returning to campus early for the start of the school year for training and to assist with opening and stay after graduation to assist with closing
Attending various meetings with their community staff and Community Director and/or Graduate Resident Director
Performing other duties as assigned by the Community Director and/or Graduate Resident Director, Senior Resident Assistant, or a staff member of the Office of Residence Life