Campus Community Leader — Resident Assistant (On-Campus)

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Resident Assistant (RA) in the Housing & Residence Life department to foster a positive on-campus living experience. The RA will build community, engage residents through one-on-one conversations and large-scale events, and help connect residents to the FGCU campus through the Residential Curriculum focused on CONNECT, ENGAGE, BALANCE, and IMPACT.

You will develop leadership, mentorship, and practical skills for future careers while contributing to

Qualifications

• Enrollment as FGCU student throughout appointment.
• Maintain good conduct per university policies.
• GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods, up to 4 hours at a time.
• Available for on-call duties, with the ability to respond quickly to urgent tasks.
• Available to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Builds community, mediates conflicts, and encourages healthy habits with residents.
• Supports departmental programs and functions.
• Assists residents with understanding University policies and procedures and encourages residents to get involved.
• Completes 20 hours per week on assigned tasks within the building including front desk coverage and other responsibilities.
• Serves on-call and conducts rounds of residence halls in their building/neighborhood.
• Provides emergency and crisis intervention.
• Reports facility issues and assists residents with maintenance requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

FGCU student status

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Resident Assistant (RA) in the Housing & Residence Life department to foster a positive on-campus living experience. The RA will build community, engage residents through one-on-one conversations and large-scale events, and help connect residents to the FGCU campus through the Residential Curriculum focused on CONNECT, ENGAGE, BALANCE, and IMPACT.

You will develop leadership, mentorship, and practical skills for future careers while contributing to