Job Summary/Basic Function

The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for a floor or wing. They are there to assist with the personal and academic concerns of the students and to help work out any group conflicts that may arise. The RA also serves as a facilitator to encourage a cooperative and considerate group living environment. The RA is expected to help build a feeling of togetherness and community by initiating and organizing floor/wing or hall activities and programs. They serve as an informational resource about the campus and the residence hall. Most of all, the RA is expected to be a person who cares about people and attempts to make the residence hall a worthwhile place to live. The RA serves in an on-call rotation and will be responsible for handling situations that happen within a residence hall including guest sign-in, lockouts, health and safety checks, distribution of packages, room changes, updating administrative paperwork, policy enforcement, and more. Required Qualifications Must be a full-time student

Must reside in an on-campus hall as assigned by the UHCS staff

Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75

Must have a flexible schedule that allows them to work weeknights, and weekends

May not participate in time-intensive academic coursework while a staff member where you would be in session all weekdays and weekends. This includes student teaching or some internships

Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints)

Preferred Qualifications Job Duties The responsibilities of the Resident Assistant are numerous and varied. Please reach out to University Housing and Conference Services for a complete list of the expectations and responsibilities. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Ability to stand or sit for length of shift Posting Open Date 03/10/ Posting Close Date 01/26/ Special Instructions to Applicants Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all. Cover letter and resume are not required. We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule. Please upload any current certifications to your application. Quicklink for Posting/Requisition