Student Assistant - Senior 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 within SFA residence halls. The Senior Resident Assistant articulates Residence Life Department and university philosophies and policies to residents and represents the department as a role model in university life. The position serves an assigned floor or area of approximately 25 to 55 students and works under close supervision, with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The role includes front desk coverage, duty rotations, resident engagement, referrals to campus and community resources, support for residence hall organizations, programming and assessment, and attention to student conduct, community guidelines, building security, and safety. Training and instruction are provided. Senior Resident Assistants receive a monthly stipend of $300 and an individual room when capacity allows. They must return approximately eight days before each term begins and remain until after the residence halls close each semester. They may work no more than 6.5 hours per week in another SFA or on-campus job, and may not simultaneously hold a graduate assistantship or temporary casual position.

Requirements

Meet the minimum education requirements for admission as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Be an active student in good academic standing, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students.
Be currently employed by the Residence Life Department.
Be enrolled in at least six semester hours during fall or spring to qualify for student employment; during summer, be enrolled in at least three semester hours or registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Understand or be able to learn university and departmental policies and procedures.
Understand and follow instructions.
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships and work effectively and patiently with students.
Complete work accurately and in a timely manner.
Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies.
Handle stressful situations and display mature judgment.
Work with and maintain confidential information.
Work extended hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, as assigned.
Return approximately eight days before the beginning of each term and remain until after the residence halls have closed 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.
Perform essential job functions 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.
Display a positive, professional attitude and support toward students, staff, and the department.
Work the residence hall front desk six hours each week.
Participate in weekday and weekend residence hall duty rotations.
Remain available and accessible to students by proactively interacting with residents in assigned halls during duty and non-duty hours.
Refer students and staff to appropriate campus and community resources.
Attend, participate in, support, and recruit for Residence Hall Association (RHA), Hall Councils, and other associations.
Keep residents and staff informed about campus activities.
Attend and participate in staff training sessions, including weekly meetings, in-service training, and other assigned sessions.
Assist in coordinating programming needs and the assessment process in assigned halls.
Address and document student conduct and community-guidelines concerns appropriately.
Ensure building security and safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned.