Resident Assistant

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.

• 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.

• Must have and maintain both a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5.
• Must be a current, full‑time Texas Wesleyan University student.

• Outstanding interpersonal and community building 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 discreet 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.