Student Assistant - Resident Assistant (Spring 2027)

Stephen F. Austin State University•Main Campus, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This live-in student position facilitates the social, educational, and intellectual development of students by building community in SFA residence halls. The Resident Assistant communicates the philosophy and policies of the Residence Life Department and SFA to residents and serves as a role model in university life. Each position is assigned to a floor or area serving approximately 25 to 55 students. The role works under close supervision, with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position is for Spring 2027. Resident Assistants work six hours each week at a residence hall front desk and participate in weekday and weekend duty rotations. They are expected to return approximately eight days before each term begins and remain until after the halls close for each semester. They may work only 6.5 hours per week in any other SFA or on-campus job, and may not hold a graduate assistantship or temporary casual position while employed as a student assistant.

Requirements

Be an active student in good academic standing, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students.
Meet the minimum education requirement for admission as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required; training and instruction will be provided.
Be enrolled in at least six semester hours for student employment during fall or spring semesters. For summer student employment, be enrolled in at least three semester hours or registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Be able to understand and follow instructions, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, and complete work accurately and on time.
Be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies, handle stressful situations with mature judgment, and work effectively and patiently with students.
Be able to work with and maintain confidential information.
Be able to work extended hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, as assigned.
Return approximately eight days before each term begins and remain until after the halls close for each semester.
Do not hold another type of position, such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment, while employed as a student assistant.
Work no more than 6.5 hours per week in any other SFA or on-campus job while serving as a Resident Assistant.
Have a physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Two semesters of residence hall living, Hall Council experience or participation, and/or related experience.

Responsibilities

Understand, support, follow, enforce, and educate students and staff about university objectives, policies, regulations, and Residence Life Community Guidelines.
Maintain ongoing communication with departmental staff and display a positive, professional attitude toward students, staff, and the department.
Work at the residence hall front desk six hours each week.
Participate in weekday and weekend residence hall duty rotations.
Proactively interact with residents and remain available and accessible during duty and non-duty hours.
Refer students and staff to campus and community resources.
Attend, participate in, support, and recruit for Residence Hall Association, Hall Councils, and other associations.
Keep residents and staff informed about campus activities.
Attend and participate in staff training, including weekly staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
Assist with coordinating programming needs and assessment in assigned halls.
Address and document student conduct and community-guideline concerns appropriately.
Help ensure building security and safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned.