Resident Assistant

The Resident Assistant (RA) plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and inclusive living environment within the university residence halls. This position involves serving as a resource, mentor, and leader for a designated group of students within the residential community. RAs are responsible for building relationships, promoting community engagement, and ensuring the safety and well‑being of residents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Building Community: Foster a sense of belonging and community among residents through organized activities, events, and programming. Mentorship and Support: Serve as a resource and mentor for residents, offering guidance, advice, and support in academic, personal, and social matters. Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts and concerns within the residence hall, mediating disputes and facilitating open communication among residents. Policy Enforcement: Enforce university policies and regulations within the residence hall, including those related to safety, conduct, and community standards. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergencies and crises within the residence hall, following established protocols and procedures. Administrative Duties: Complete administrative tasks such as documenting incidents, maintaining records, and submitting reports as required. On-Call Responsibilities: Participate in on-call rotations to provide after-hours support and assistance to residents as needed. Experience Must have and maintain both a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5. Must be a current, full‑time Texas Wesleyan University student. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Outstanding interpersonal and community building skills. Effective team member participation and leadership. Ability to resolve conflicts while being fair and consistent with students, especially in discipline matters. Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures. Ability to be discreet in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy (FERPA) regulations. Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude while working with a diverse student population. Possession of organizational skills. Ability to discern student needs and respond in a caring manner. Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations or emergencies. Ability to encourage others and participate in the community. Knowledge and ability to complete given tasks and assignments thoroughly, appropriately, and in a timely manner. Ability to ask questions to help solve issues, problems, and or conflicts. Ability to interpret and disseminate information and directives. Ability to promote and execute inclusion and diversification within the residential halls and campus community. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write standard correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to current and prospective students and University employees. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with a rotating schedule consisting of weekends, late nights, and holidays. Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr