Resident Assistant

PeakMade Real Estate•Kennesaw, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Resident Assistants (RAs) are integral to the success of KSU’s Housing and Residence Life by fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive community within the residence halls. The RA supports students’ personal, social, and academic growth through direct engagement, programming, and resource facilitation. RAs play a critical role in supporting students' overall well-being and contributing to a thriving campus environment.

Requirements

Must be an enrolled student at Kennesaw State University.
Demonstrated ability to engage and connect with diverse student populations.
Competency in managing conflict and crisis situations with calm and professionalism.
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, including academics, the RA role, and personal interests.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in leadership or community-building roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Facilitate learning and a positive community among residents, actively promoting a safe and comfortable living environment.
Engage regularly with residents through the Residential Engagement Model, understanding their needs and providing guidance to foster a supportive community.
Design and implement activities that align with the department’s learning goals and cater to residents’ needs and feedback.
Inform, refer, and connect residents to KSU resources, promoting academic, personal, and social success.
Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours crisis situations, which may include weekends and holidays.
Follow established crisis response protocols, including escalating issues to professional staff when necessary.
Adhere to guidelines for de-escalating, confronting, and documenting incidents, assisting residents in resolving conflicts as needed.
Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all residents, and develop initiatives that reinforce this inclusivity within the community.
Serve as a representative of KSU and the department, modeling respectful, professional, and positive behavior at all times.
Exhibit time management skills to balance the demands of the RA role with academic and personal commitments, ensuring these do not interfere with performance.
Uphold the KSU Student Code of Conduct, PeakMade’s Associate Handbook, Housing Contract, and departmental standards, ensuring residents also adhere to the KSU guidelines.
Address violations of conduct policies within the residence halls, holding residents accountable for their actions while promoting a respectful living environment.
Complete all required forms, including but not limited to duty logs, floor gathering proposals, owl chat forms, and roommate agreements.
Inspect and assess room conditions during opening and closing periods to maintain a high standard of residential facilities.
Conduct wellness checks as assigned by the Residential Care Team to support resident health and well-being.
Support campus-wide events and initiatives, such as Move-In/Move-Out, Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, Fire Watch, and KSU Athletics, contributing to community-building efforts.
Attend required meetings, including one-on-one check-ins with supervisors, staff meetings, and scheduled training workshops throughout the semester.
Participate in department-led trainings, workshops, and development programs to enhance knowledge and skills related to the RA role.