Resident Assistant, Student Employee

Lindenwood University•St. Charles, IL

1d•$15•Onsite

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.