Family Resident Assistant

The Family Housing Resident Assistant (RA) is a full-time student and/or spouse of a student living within an on-campus family housing community and supports residents of that community. The RA is a member of the Residence Life Staff and actively participates in the development of a comprehensive Residence Life program. The RA is appointed for a specific contract year. Individuals should not apply for or accept a position if they cannot commit to the entire contract year.

Reappointment is contingent upon successful job performance, requisite academic progress, favorable supervisory review, and the on-going needs of the overall Residence Life system. The RA position, due to its live-in nature, requires willingness to be called into service at any time of the day or night to meet students' needs as they arise. The RA will function as a peer resource and community leader to residents.

Therefore, availability, consistency and interpersonal skills are of the utmost importance. The RA is expected to serve as a role model and abide by all University and Housing policies. Furthermore, the RA is expected to assist in maintaining a safe, secure and comfortable living/learning community and is expected to maintain academic standards and full-time student status.

• Interact with each resident on a regular basis focusing conversations related to the guiding principles
• Conduct New Resident Orientation Meetings together with the other RAs and the area supervisor throughout the year, as determined by supervisor
• Build and maintain a relationship of trust with individual residents. Maintain objectivity, neutrality and confidentiality.
• Be mindful of residents' special circumstances (i.e., health concerns, peak stress times, emotional difficulties, academic problems, etc.)
• Be familiar with campus and community resources and make referrals as appropriate
• Encourage resident involvement and interactions within the community
• Promote community development through initiatives and events, policy enforcement and involvement
• Actively support the Aggies Think, Care, Act initiative
• Actively support the efforts of RHA and Leadership Council in programming and advocacy efforts

• Submit an initiative proposal form to the supervisor at least one week in advance of the initiative
• Involve residents in the planning and execution of initiatives and events
• Design initiatives and events intentionally to meet the needs of the community based on assessment and initiative requirements
  • Initiatives and events should focus on the development of student families, and the skills and information needed to be successful as a family.
  • Identify learning outcomes for initiatives that align with guiding principles
• Create appropriate, effective advertising for initiatives and events and include Residence Life and Aggies Think, Care, Act logo as applicable
• Manage initiatives and events budget
• Coordinate with other groups who also organize initiatives and events in the community, specifically the RHA Leadership Council
• Support RHA, other campus offices and appropriate student organizations
• Complete an initiative report within 48 hours after the initiative

• Read and understand the Rules and Policies document as well as the Housing Contract
• Educate residents about policies and provide clarification as needed
• Address all policy violations – be proactive in responding to hearsay violation reports
• Submit incident reports and any other relevant documentation within 24 hours of addressing a policy violation
• Maintain objectivity and strict confidentiality regarding resident conduct issues
• Follow-up as needed or as instructed by supervisor(s)

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