Student Residence Life Team Assistant (Academic Year 2027-2028)

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Residence Life Team Assistant (RLTA) is a residential position requiring the employee to live on campus and serve as a member of the staff leadership team at Florida Gulf Coast University. The RLTA supports Residence Life operations and student staff, and is expected to demonstrate communication, leadership, and administrative skills, as well as sensitivity to others’ needs. Resident Assistants may look to the RLTA as a role model, source of inspiration, and reliable team member. The position provides administrative support, helps with Resident Assistant training and development, and assists with university and Housing and Residence Life events and operations. The RLTA also supports resident check-in and check-out, provides residential coverage, participates in on-call rotations as needed, and serves as a resource and mentor to Resident Assistants and other student staff. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Be enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student at Florida Gulf Coast University at the time of hire and throughout the appointment.
At least two semesters of experience as a Resident Assistant.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Be in good academic and conduct standing with the University.
Possess organizational, time-management, task-management, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to receive varied tasks and complete them independently.
Knowledge of community development and how residential communities are built and maintained.
Ability to respond positively and receptively to supervision, guidance, and direction, and to follow stated policies.
Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
Demonstrate professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in workplace interactions.
Use effective techniques to build working relationships, achieve common goals, communicate, and collaborate.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in team meetings and communicate with the supervisor about assignments, progress, concerns, and operational needs.
Assist the supervisor with administrative assignments and day-to-day Residence Life operations.
Monitor and maintain Residence Life documentation, including Room Inventory Forms, program proposals, receipts, program evaluations, and other records.
Review team duty logs and communicate identified problems or concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Coordinate with Campus Reservations to secure spaces for programs, meetings, and area events as needed.
Assist with management of residential campus spaces and services.
Create and maintain bulletin boards and other community resources as assigned.
Assist with Resident Assistant training and development, including presenting sessions, preparing materials, facilitating meals, and supporting related activities.
Assist with University and Housing and Residence Life events, including Eagle Expo and other outreach or engagement activities.
Assist with health and safety inspections alongside Resident Assistants and Housing and Residence Life staff.
Support resident check-in and check-out processes.
Provide front desk and residential area coverage as needed.
Serve in regular and holiday on-call rotations on an as-needed basis.
Assist Resident Assistants and Housing and Residence Life staff with planning and executing large-scale programs and community events.
Serve as a resource, mentor, and positive role model for Resident Assistants and other student staff.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.