Family Housing Resident Assistant

　　Requisition ID: 2023-6761

　　of Openings: 10Location: US-UT-LoganCategory: Student Programs and ServicesPosition Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-TimeJob Classification: Non-BenefitedCollege: Student AffairsDepartment: Residence LifeAdvertised Salary: on-campus housing rent credit plus monthly stipend options

　　OverviewThe Family Resident Assistant (RA) is a full-time student single parent or spouse team (of which at least one spouse is a full-time student) who lives among, and interacts with, their peers in FHC. 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 or remaining contract year (RAs should only give notice to leave at the end of each semester or summer). Reappointment is contingent upon successful job performance, requisite academic progress, favorable supervisory review by applicable professional staff, and the on-going needs of the overall Housing 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 in order to meet residents' needs as they arise. The RA will function as a peer resource, mentor, and advisor 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 adopt the goals of maintaining a safe, secure and comfortable living/learning environment. As a role model and a programmer, the RA is further fulfilling the University's mission for education and service. The RA is expected to maintain high academic standards and continuing full-time student status.

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　　ResponsibilitiesAVAILABILITY: The RA position is considered a part-time student position that requires 20 hours per week. Some weeks may require more time and others may require less time. RAs must be available several times throughout the year to participate in mandatory training sessions and on a weekly basis to attend regular staff meetings. They must also be readily available to their residents on a day to day basis. General availability expectations include but are not limited to the following:

　　Be visible, available and approachable to residents; ie This means being in one's room/apartment on a daily and regular basis (several hours per day not including sleeping time).Post availability hours for residents to see. Submit copies to supervisor(s).Maintain significant personal contact with all residents in their living area by visiting each room/apartment regularly.Extra time, effort and commitment is required during openings/closings, vacations/breaks and other peak times.Attend all required and scheduled staff meetings, training sessions, retreats and in-services.Actively support and participate in Housing-wide recruitment and selection activities as requested.Work office and... For full info follow application link.USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).