Student Assistant - Resident Assistant Bowdon Hall Fall

Job Summary

The Resident Assistant (RA) position at the University of West Georgia is a live-in, undergraduate or graduate student leadership role who serves as a member of the Housing and Residence Life Staff and reports to the graduate Resident Director or designee. The RA is responsible for the overall development of a community on a designated floor or area. The RA will assess and meet the needs of residents living in their area through daily interactions and implementation of our learning goals and outcomes.

The RA is responsible for facilitating learning, building positive community among residents, promoting a safe and comfortable living environment, and serving as a departmental and university representative and role model.

• Engage with residents regularly to build community and support their transition to university life.
• Facilitate community‑building activities and events aligned with department goals, promoting academic, social, and personal growth.
• Plan and execute social, educational, and cultural events, encouraging participation in campus‑wide activities.
• Educate residents on safety, diversity, inclusivity, and equity, fostering a respectful and supportive environment.
• Assist in conflict resolution and address community issues, ensuring a harmonious living environment.
• Support the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and encourage involvement in Hall Councils and leadership opportunities.
• Provide resources on academic success, wellness, and community engagement, and connect residents with relevant university services.
• Maintain confidentiality of all staff and students (FERPA). While complying with the University’s duty to report as required by Title IX and Clery Act.
• RAs are expected to familiarize themselves with and comply with all policies and expectations outlined in the UWG Student Code of Conduct, Housing Contract, and department standards and procedures.
• Understand that being a role model extends beyond the Residence Halls; RAs are expected to represent the university positively in all settings, including the classroom, campus events, and off‑campus activities.
• Promote respect, inclusivity, and integrity by modeling appropriate behavior in all interactions with residents, peers, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain professionalism in communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving, while ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity to residents’ needs.
• Serve on call on average, a weekly duty night (5 pm to 8 am) and a duty weekend (5 pm Friday to 8 am Monday).
• Assist with Health and Safety Inspections, Fire Drills, lockouts, emergencies.
• Attend required RA training held in July and January. July trainings are typically 2‑3 weeks before moving in for Fall semester and January trainings are typically a week before moving in for Spring semester.
• Attend required meetings or events such as 1:1s with supervisor and staff meetings as well as any trainings, workshops, institutes, or programs throughout the semester.
• Attend the weekly staff meeting and scheduled in‑service meetings on Tuesdays at 7 pm‑9 pm.
• Additional duties assigned.

• Be enrolled as full‑time UWG student, registered for at least 12 (undergraduate) or 9 (graduate) hours for fall and spring semesters.
• Candidates must have completed at least one semester of enrollment at UWG by the start date.
• Have and maintain a semester grade point average of 3.0 to retain the position.
• Complete a housing contract and pay any associated application fees to live in on‑campus Housing.
• Must maintain good financial standing with UWG and remain in good disciplinary standing for the duration of their appointment.
• Successful completion of a background check prior to formal offer of the position.
• Have a valid Driver’s License.

• Office and outdoor settings for activities and programming.
• Operation of university vehicles.
• Ability to lift and push items greater than 10–20 lbs.

• Have lived in a residential on‑campus community for at least two semesters (at any university or college).
• Previous leadership experience that demonstrates the ability to support and guide others.
• Strong…