Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant

The Office of Campus Life is committed to maintaining and enhancing an extraordinary student experience through housing, activities, clubs and organizations, and enhancing cocurricular opportunities.

A Resident Assistant (RA) is a student leader that works with the Office of Campus Life and other departments on campus to help create a supportive community in the residence halls. They serve as a resource for students and ensure a positive living experience that promotes growth academically, personally, and socially. They promote safety by enforcing campus policies and following protocols. They build community through programming and having an active presence on campus. Resident Assistants report to their direct Community Director and the Director of Campus Life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with transition to university and residence hall life.
• Enforcing university and residence hall policies and regulations.
• Remaining available to residents while on duty in designated areas.
• Performing rounds during duty shifts to ensure safety of residents during the evening.
• Providing designated programming as outlined in the manual.
• Assisting in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies.
• Submitting reports on infractions, violations, and safety issues.
• Promoting Campus Life events and programs.
• Informing residents about relevant campus and local activities.
• Facilitating mediation of disputes between residents.
• Attending and participating in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Organizing and directing regular floor meetings with residents.
• Supporting residence hall team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Becoming familiar with and abiding by the RA manual.
• Other duties as assigned by the Campus Life staff.

Qualifications include:

• Maintaining a full-time student status at Post University with at least 12 credits per semester.
• Having and maintaining a cumulative 2.75 grade point average.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to get along with students of various cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and public speaking skills.
• Proven organization and logistical skills.
• Ability to respond to and assess urgent situations.

How this position will benefit you as a student:

The role helps students build essential skills such as communication, conflict resolution, time management, and crisis responseall of which are highly transferable to future careers. RAs also gain a deeper sense of community, develop meaningful relationships, and act as a resource for other students. Being an RA enhances both academic and career readiness while cultivating a greater sense of responsibility and purpose. Excellent opportunity to become a part of an integral process of the Post University family.