Resident Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Social Work
Youth Development
Job Details
Job Location:
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Position Type:
Part Time - Reg
Education Level: High School or GED
Salary Range: $12.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage:
None
Job Category:
Student
The Resident Assistant (RA) a student leader responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential community that supports student success.
Resident Assistants serve as peer mentors and role models by building relationships with residents,promoting community development, enforcing university housing policies, responding to emergencies, and providing resources and referrals when appropriate. RA's plan and implement educational andsocial programs, conduct regular community rounds, conducts monthly safety and maintenance inspections, complete administrative documentations, assist with residence hall operations, and participate in training, staff meetings, and departmental initiatives.
- Must be currently enrolled as a student at New Mexico Highlands University.
- Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements established by Residence Life and Housing.
- Maintain good academic and student conduct standing throughout employment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills,
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate inan on-call duty rotation.
- Successfully complete all required training before and during employment.
- Previous leadership experience in student organizations,residence life, or other campus involvement.
- Previous customer service, mentoring, or peer leadership experience.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of university resources and student support services.
- Previous experience living in on-campus housing.
- Strong leadership and role-modeling abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Crisis response and sound decision-making abilities.
- Community-building and event planning skills.
- Organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of ateam.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity while supporting residents.
- Cultural awareness and a commitment to fostering an inclusive residential community.
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