Resident Assistant, Student Employee
About The Position
The resident assistant (RA), student employee is responsible for fostering a healthy and positive residential environment to promote student success. This position aids residents in developing a sense of community and improving their interpersonal skills. The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
- Primary residence in campus housing
- Good academic and financial standing with the University
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding sensitive University and constituent information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use good judgement, think critically, and make on-the-spot, informed decisions pertaining to residential situations
- Ability to confront sensitive situations effectively and constructively
- Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to learn and apply University policies and procedures
- Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
- Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
- Develops a thriving student community within the residence hall through programming consistent with the Residential Life Experience Lindenwood (ResXL) curriculum
- Creates door and residential hall decorations according to building’s theme
- Assists with Residential Life special events
- Leads floor meetings and assists with student check-in/check-out according to established procedures
- Conducts building walkthroughs to address policy violations; documents violations according to established procedures
- Assists with opening and closing the residence hall
- Maintains scheduled hours to ensure engagement with residents and completion of assigned building tasks
- Assists with Genius Hub tasks as needed
- Promotes campus engagement by encouraging residents’ attendance at campus-wide events
- Refers students experiencing emotional, academic, or other hardships to appropriate resources as needed
- Seeks to develop mentor/mentee relationships by having intentional conversations with residents
- Responds to the needs of students, colleagues, and community members in a timely and courteous manner
- Communicates consistently with residential community coordinators (RCCs) or area coordinator (AC) about residents’ needs
- Attends scheduled Residential Life meetings, team-building events, and training activities
- Helps to create and implement scheduled activities and programs within the residence hall
- Assists in creation of Residential Hall Association proposals
- Assists in creation of engaging content for residence hall social media accounts
- Mediates roommate conflict
- Collects, organizes, and composes correspondence for department staff
- Job may require other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
