PWSC Resident Assistant

Resident Assistants (RAs) are an integral part of the Campus Life Community environment, serving as paraprofessional members of the Residence Life staff. Each RA is personally responsible for 10-20 residents in an assigned living area. These paraprofessional staff members are charged with creating an open, inviting, inclusive, and safe living environment for residents - one that is conducive to student learning as well as social development and community engagement.

RA's will be required to intentionally engage with residents both one‑on‑one and in group settings. Applicants must possess strong leadership skills, conflict mediation skills, and positive decision‑making abilities, as RA's are held to the highest ethical and professional standards. Applicants must be self‑motivated, able to take initiative and work on projects independently, with minimal supervision. However, it is imperative that RA's be able to operate effectively in a team‑oriented environment, to work collaboratively with other departments as an office representative, and to demonstrate an appropriate level of self‑awareness.

Critical thinking skills, self‑awareness, and the ability to take initiative are paramount. Applicants are expected to design and facilitate student programs and activities, both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must possess the social skills, self‑awareness, and a reasonable level of comfort to interact positively, objectively, and professionally with students, faculty, and staff.

Preference will be given to current and past Student Housing residents. Experience living in college student housing or in planning campus activities preferred. Students who are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates must arrive on campus early prior to the Fall semester to begin work on Monday, August 10, 2026. They must be willing and adept at learning job skills after start. Current enrollment at PWSC in at least 12 credits and a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 is required.

NOTICE:
Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full‑time student status will require the withholding of FICA tax (non‑resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load).

While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Valdez. This is a part‑time, non‑exempt student assistant 1 position.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cassidy Coleman, HR Coordinator, at clcoleman
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The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.