Potomac Place RA for Operations

Shepherd; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV seeks a current Potomac Place Resident Assistant for Residence Life. The RA will work assigned duty shifts, including some weekends and holidays, and provide quality customer service to residents.

You will attend training sessions before semesters and participate in in-service trainings, meetings with supervisors, and enforce university policies. You may assist with door access for emergencies and act as RA over break periods as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Resident Assistant assigned to Potomac Place through the Residence Life Office.
• Enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours at Shepherd University.
• Candidate must have exemplary disciplinary record and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service as a member of the Residence Life staff.
• Work assigned duty shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
• Attend training sessions before each semester or break, and in-service trainings as needed.
• Attend all scheduled meetings with supervisors.
• Implement and enforce Shepherd University policies and notify staff if not followed.
• Report policy violations via the conduct system Guardian promptly.
• Assist with door access for emergency personnel to gain entry.
• Perform administrative duties and meet deadlines.
• May act as RA over break periods as required.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Disciplinary record

Education

Enrollment in at least six (6) credit hours

Job description

• Position only available to current Potomac Place Resident Assistants in Residence Life.
• Work assigned duty shifts, which may include some weekends, holidays and official University closings due to inclement weather or other related emergency.
• Provide good customer service as a member of the Residence Life staff.
• Attend training sessions before the start of each semester or break period. Employees are also required to attend in-service training sessions throughout the semester (as needed).
• Attend all scheduled meetings with supervisor(s).
• Implement and enforce the Shepherd University policy and notify other Residence Life staff if/when the policy is not being adhered to properly.
• Report possible policy violations via conduct case management system, Guardian, in a timely fashion.
• Assist with door access for emergency personnel to gain entry to the building.
• Perform administrative duties on a routine basis. Meet all deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned by graduate or full time Residence Life staff up to and including acting as an RA over break periods for the University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current Resident Assistant assigned to Potomac Place through the Residence Life Office.
• Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours at Shepherd University.
• Candidate must have exemplary disciplinary record and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Candidate may not be engaged in curricular or co-curricular activities that will significantly interfere with their ability to cover duties as assigned.

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/13/2026

VISIT 301 N KING ST, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443

MAIL P.O. BOX 5000, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443