The Senior Resident Assistant (SRA) position is a key position in the Department of Community & Residential Development (CRD) at Friends University. It is a part-time student staff position. The purpose of the Senior Resident Assistant position is to assist the Residential Coordinators and Resident Assistants in providing a quality educational environment in the residence halls. SRAs must demonstrate the desire to assist others and build relationships with students from diverse backgrounds. They must possess an ability to accept and implement CRD policies and exhibit emotional maturity, dependability and responsibility. It is also expected that the Senior Resident Assistant will display a willingness to take on the responsibilities of leadership within the campus community at large.

　　Availability and Community Building:

　　Be available an adequate number of hours, some of which must be posted to RAs, this availability should be approximately 20 hours per week. SRAs need to communicate with Residential Coordinator about nights off campus, to ensure that either they or the Residential Coordinator are present or near the facility.

　　Applicants for the Senior Resident Assistant position must have lived on the Friends University campus a minimum of two complete semesters prior to the term of employment, and must have at least two semesters of experience as a Resident Assistant, preference given to RAs in Upper Class Housing. Applicants for the position must be in good standing with the university community. Applicants will have clearly demonstrated the ability to help other students engage in college living, and shown initiative and creativity in building community in the residential setting as an RA. Candidates must commit to fulfill the position for the full academic year with no plans to transfer or go on a study abroad program during the year in which they serve.

　　Be available an adequate number of hours, some of which must be posted to RAs, this availability should be approximately 20 hours per week. SRAs need to communicate with Residential Coordinator about nights off campus, to ensure that either they or the Residential Coordinator are present or near the facility.