Residential Support Staff

Job Title

This position is committed to working with individuals, groups and college students in the residence hall environment. Candidates work period is for an academic year (August 15 - May 15). This is a 9-month full-time position.

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities include: assisting the Residence Hall Director in implementing, monitoring and reporting on all programs designed to promote the growth and development of students; assisting the Residence Hall Director in orientation of new students to the University as well as the Residence Hall; assisting the Residence Hall Director in enforcing Residence Hall policies and regulations; assisting the Residence Hall Director in maintaining records and reports for incidents, damages and repairs; counseling and advising students and/or referring to appropriate resource persons; duties may be performed or assigned on other designated shifts and/or buildings as necessary; performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum position requirements include: a bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences, Student Personnel, Human Sciences, or related fields; some experience with providing customer service, hotel front desk, resident assistant, security guard, military housing, building maintenance, and/or other related work experience; counseling, group work, human relations training, and other related duties are a plus. Or a high school diploma or equivalent with some experience in customer service, counseling experience, group work, or human relations training, and four or more years of work experience in the following areas: residential living, residence hall living, security guard, military housing clerk, reservations, housing logistics, hotel front desk experience, or group home experience.

Employment Conditions

Required to work on campus during usual break periods (i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.). Must be able to work on the weekend. Physical requirements include: the ability to climb several flights of stairs; the ability to stand for a long period of time; the ability to lift up a minimum of 20 pounds.