Resident Assistant

Position: 2025-2026 Resident Assistant
Job Title  Resident Assistant Position Summary

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.

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 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.

Posting Detail Information

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