Resident Advisor: On-Campus Leader with Private Room

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 3,300 - 3,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private room in residence hall

Meal plan

Stipend $126.93 bi-weekly

Job summary

University of Oklahoma Housing & Residence Life seeks Resident Advisors (RAs) to live in on-campus communities and lead with residents, helping them navigate challenges and build connections. RAs are a primary employment, with training before the fall semester and ongoing duties including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

The role requires about 20 hours per week, with strict training and move-in activities, and outside work limited to 10 hours weekly pending approval.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time University of Oklahoma student.
• Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
• Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA while employed as an RA.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents by getting to know the students in your community and creating an environment where residents feel connected and supported.
• Support students by listening to concerns, helping students navigate challenges, and connecting them with campus resources when they need additional support.
• Create community through programs, events, floor meetings, intentional interactions, and other experiences that bring students together.
• Help maintain a safe and respectful community by addressing policy concerns, responding to situations, and following University and Housing & Residence Life procedures.
• Be available and respond to needs during assigned duty shifts, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Complete administrative responsibilities such as duty rounds, desk or office hours, and other tasks that support your community.
• Work with your staff team by attending staff meetings, meeting regularly with your supervisors, participating in training, and contributing to the work of your residence hall.
• Serve as a campus resource by becoming familiar with University services and helping residents connect with the right people and resources.

Skills

Resident relations

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Full-time student at University of Oklahoma

GPA 2.7 minimum

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe

Job description

University of Oklahoma Housing & Residence Life seeks Resident Advisors (RAs) to live in on-campus communities and lead with residents, helping them navigate challenges and build connections. RAs are a primary employment, with training before the fall semester and ongoing duties including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

The role requires about 20 hours per week, with strict training and move-in activities, and outside work limited to 10 hours weekly pending approval.