Student Employee

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (RA) [Student Employee] is a UAMS student who lives on the residence hall (RH) floor to serve as the primary resource for emergency and after-hours contact. The purpose of the RA position includes weekend & after-hours staffing of the housing office, building a positive community on their floor and within the hall, assisting residents with both personal and academic concerns, knowledge of and upholding University policy, and serving as a resource and/or liaison for the Residence Hall.

Requirements

• Student must be a UAMS student in one of the six UAMS colleges.
• Student must live in RH.
• Student must be available for employment for two semesters upon initial hire.
• Student must not be employed in any other UAMS department or lab.
• Students are expected to place the position as one of their highest priorities.
• Students may work no more than 20 hours per week.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Employment and extracurricular involvement outside of the position must have the approval of the GSM.
• If employment is approved by the AD the student will receive confirmation of that approval in writing through email.
• To work in excess of 20 hours per week requires specific approval in advance by the RA and GSM for the time period involved.

Responsibilities

• Open and close Residence Hall, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and weekends, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
• Carry a pager after shift for emergencies and scheduled late check-ins.
• Answer phone inquiries and assist with hospital/campus directions and questions.
• Assist with after-hours emergencies.
• Process students and guests checking in and out of the Residence Hall.
• Ensure the building is secure by walking each floor and stairwell to make sure all doors are locked and there are no safety hazards.
• Become personally acquainted with each resident on his/her floor and build a rapport that will foster open communication.
• Implement and encourage the development of a community spirit on his/her floor, including social, educational, recreational, and floor and hall council activities.
• Host/facilitate at least two activities per semester.
• Assist new students in their adaptation to University life.
• Become a positive role model for residents.
• Implement and support the use of community standards on your floor and in the hall.
• Develop the capacity to listen and understand, and to be flexible and open-minded in responding to student needs and concerns.
• Assist individuals in finding solutions.
• Maintain familiarity with the locations and operations of the department, campus, and organizations (e.g., Parking lot, ED West, ED II, Parking deck, Main Hospital, etc.) and make referrals when appropriate.
• Assume duty responsibility according to the formal and/or informal hall schedule and carry a pager as required.
• Assist in opening and closing the hall, check-in/out residents, Maestro, preparation of rosters, damage inventories, cooperation with Police Officers, Security staff, Physical Plant staff, and other duties as assigned.
• Become familiar with fire safety equipment, the ALL-Call system, and assist with fire drills and tornado procedures on the floor.
• Report all safety hazards and maintenance concerns.
• Assist as assigned in emergencies.
• Provide continuous interaction and examples that encourage students to act with reason, to assume responsibility for their actions, and to be consistently considerate of the rights and freedoms of others.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations pertaining to student behavior and residence hall organizations and communicate them to residents.
• Develop consistent methods of enforcing rules and regulations, and assist students in developing methods of self-enforcement.
• Take appropriate action to protect the health, safety, and rights of residents.
• Provide the Residence Hall staff with accurate and timely information concerning the environment of the floor via night log report, Maestro, meetings, and RA staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in all training and RA meetings.
• Develop and promote a positive working relationship with all Residence Hall staff and fellow RAs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed