Resident Assistant - Summer

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant - Summer (RA) is a student leader and a vital member of the Residential Living team. This position provides support to summer interns, Washburn University students, visiting camps, and conference guests. Summer Resident Assistants play a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive residential experience through hospitality, community development, and administrative support. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and excellent time management. About Washburn University: Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals. Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Requirements

Must be a current RA or hired as an RA for the upcoming academic year.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Be in good standing with the University and Residential Living policies.
Available to work 15-20 hours per week; must maintain presence in your residence hall for the 15-20 hours per week.
Students with clinicals, internships, practicums, or student teaching requiring more than 20 hours/week will not be eligible.
Understanding of FERPA and Confidentiality.
Washburn University Resources of Support.
Residential Living Policies and an understanding of the Code of Conduct.
Any outside commitments over 15 hours/week (excluding academics) must be approved by a supervisor.
Must attend all summer training sessions, weekly meetings, and provide coverage on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer service, leadership, or event management.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Team-oriented, adaptable, detail-focused, and creative.

Responsibilities

Foster a sense of belonging through intentional interactions and event implementation.
Respond promptly to resident and guest questions or concerns.
Provide accurate referrals to campus resources.
Educate and enforce University and Residential Living policies.
Create welcoming environments through bulletin boards, door decorations, programs, and daily engagement.
Communicate resident or guest concerns (e.g., safety, conduct, or well-being) to supervisors.
Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to policy violations, emergency situations, and facilities concerns.
Support emergency and crisis response efforts, including inclement weather management and after-hours lockouts.
Assist with Spring semester hall closing tasks.
Prepare for an support guest check-in/check-out for summer conferences.
Conduct room inspections and assist with Room Condition Reports.
Collaborate with Desk Assistants, Office Coordinators, facilities staff, and professional staff to build strong community engagement.
Attend all mandatory summer training, weekly staff meetings, and regular 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.
Fulfill additional duties as assigned.