Resident Advisor

Job Description

Title: Resident Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External – minimum 7 days

Department: 77R000 – University Housing

Division: 5R0000 – Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10-15

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Michael Embry

Job Summary/Basic Functions

EKU Housing & Residence Life fosters the development, engagement, and success of our residential communities by providing an inclusive home that enhances the collegiate experience.

Resident Advisors (RAs) facilitate student integration to the campus community, guide students as they make meaning of their collegiate experience, and help all students become the best versions of themselves. RAs are student leaders that wish to make a positive impact on the university campus.

Responsibilities:
Resident engagement
Community development
Crisis management

For Frequently Asked Questions, please see the link below: https://tinyurl.com/RAfaqEKU
Example of 2022-2023 Resident Advisor Agreement form: https://tinyurl.com/RAContract22

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA and be a full-time EKU student (enrolled in at least 12- credit hours).
• Must be in good judicial standing with the University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Optional:
All Applicants may have at least one, and, no more than two reference forms. Recommendation forms are due no later than January 27th, 2023 at 8:00am. If interested in potential Spring 2022 openings, the form must be completed by Wednesday, October 3rd. This form is found at the link below. tinyurl.com/EKURaRecForm

All applicants must successfully complete the Leadership Seminar. The Leadership Seminar will begin in February and will end in late March. More communication on scheduling Leadership Seminar will be sent in late January following the close of applications. If you are interested in the Spring 2023 position you must complete a fall seminar which will begin in October.

If you completed the Spring 2022 Leadership Seminar, you do not have to complete the Spring 2023 Leadership Seminar to be considered for the position, but may elect to participate if you choose.

All applicants must be able to return to campus for training in early August 2023. If you wish to work in the Spring 2023 applicants must be able to return to campus for training in early January. The timeline is typically a month before classes start.

Job Duties:

• EKU Housing & Residence Life fosters the development, engagement, and success of our residential communities by providing an inclusive home that enhances the collegiate experience. Resident Advisors (RAs) facilitate student integration to the campus community, guide students as they make meaning of their collegiate experience, and help all students become the best versions of themselves. RAs are student leaders that wish to make a positive impact on the university campus. – (Essential)
• Responsibilities: Resident engagement Community development Crisis management – (Essential)
• Responsibilities: Resident engagement Community development Crisis management – (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: After successful submission of this online application, candidates should continue to check their EKU email for updates. Further instructions about Interviews and attending the Leadership Seminar will be sent out in the coming months.

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

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