Roles and Responsibilities

• The Resident Assistant is an integral position within the Residential Life program.
• RAs live on each residence hall floor or community. Their role is to provide resources and support to help students succeed.
• They provide information targeted to address academic success, personal development, and professional growth among other topics.
• They help address any issues that may come up for students during their time living on campus and can direct them to the appropriate resources.
• One of the RA’s most important roles is to connect with their residents in order to foster a sense of community on campus.

Prerequisites for Resident Assistants

1. 1. Achieved sophomore status, or the equivalence of two semesters of academic work
   2. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.60, which must be maintained while employed
   3. Maintain enrollment as a full-time student while employed
   4. Lived in the residence hall for a minimum of two semesters

Benefits of being a Resident Assistant

1. 1. Room and Board provided​
   2. Discover lasting friendships with residents and fellow staff members ​​
   3. Develop time management and organizational skills​
   4. Improve communication skills​
   5. Opportunity to challenge yourself and express creativity

Each residential living area has front desks which serve as a point of contact for residents.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Department Assistants provide customer service at our front desks
• Process mail and send notification emails regarding packages
• Assist students in the event of room lock-outs
• Check out items such as board games, kitchen equipment, cleaning supplies, sports equipment, etc.
• Contacting on-call staff in the event of emergencies
• Department Assistants can also train to become tour guides, presenting the residence halls to new students during A&R, Open House, and other tour dates.

Prerequisites for Department Assistants

1. Achieved sophomore status, or the equivalence of two semesters of academic work
2. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.60, which must be maintained while employed
3. Maintain enrollment as a full-time student while employed
4. Lived in the residence hall for a minimum of two semesters

Benefits

1. Student hourly pay: $13.75/hour
2. Improve customer service skills
3. Build relationships with peers
4. Engage with prospective students

The Senior Resident Assistant position maintains the same duties as an RA.

However the SRA is a second year staff member who also serves as a staff mentor for first year staff members.

They are responsible for assisting in training and developing first year staff members on conflict mediation, policy enforcement, and community development.

The Head Resident position is a student supervisor position given to a select number of returning staff members.

HRs are responsible for assisting with the ongoing development and training of their area staff, assisting with RA hiring and selection processes, and assists the Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) of each area in the day-to-day operations of each residential area.