Resident Assistant

Job Title Resident Assistant Position Summary The Resident Assistant (RA) plays a vital role in fostering a supportive 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 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. Education, Certifications and/or Licenses 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. * Strong customer service 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 discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy (FERPA) regulations. * Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude while working with 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 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. Posting Detail Information Posting Number Posting Open Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants