Resident Assistant - Student Worker

Gillette Community College District•Gillette College Main Building, WY

About The Position

The Resident Assistant at NWCCD/GCCD is a student who lives in a residence hall and serves as a primary resource for building community and helping students transition to college life. The role requires flexibility and creativity to support residents as a peer, authority figure, group facilitator, advisor, referral resource, activity planner, and educator. Resident Assistants are expected to pursue their own personal growth while supporting the education and development of others. The role includes community development, peer assistance, administrative work, staff training, and other related duties. Resident Assistants participate in a duty rotation averaging 28 hours per month, with a stated range of 4–16 hours per week, and may work up to five hours per week with Campus Life and Housing. They attend an intensive training program, staff development workshops, and weekly staff meetings. The position receives room and board.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Good conduct and academic standing with the college.
Gillette College students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and must not be on GCCD/NWCCD probation.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater before and during employment.
Minimum proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to communicate safely, effectively, and efficiently with students, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to work with a wide variety of college personnel and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to work with others individually and in groups and be available for two consecutive semesters of employment.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, organize work, and work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to work as a collaborative team member and interact effectively with coworkers.
Positive and friendly attitude in all situations.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain appropriate and effective workplace relationships.
Organized and able to multitask; willing to work in a team and independently.
Energetic, innovative, self-disciplined, and detail-oriented; able to work late hours and weekends and relate well to college students.
Able to climb stairs and assist with room preparation, including lofting or unlofting beds and moving furniture.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience consistent with the position.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of work safety principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Participate in and remain visible and engaged within the residence-hall community.
Plan activities and community-development opportunities in accordance with the Community Development Model.
Help foster a healthy, safe, and inclusive community, including enforcing policies.
Assist with administrative tasks, including serving on a duty rotation, opening and closing buildings, and referring students to support services.
Work up to five hours per week with Campus Life and Housing.
Attend the intensive training program, staff development workshops, and weekly staff meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned by Campus Life and Housing staff.