Resident Assistant

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill development in communication and crisis management

Opportunity to build community relationships

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Resident Assistant to enhance student life through community building and support in residence halls. Responsibilities include assisting with transitions, enforcing policies, and ensuring resident safety. Ideal candidates must maintain full-time student status with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. This position provides invaluable experience in crisis response and community engagement, making it a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must maintain full-time student status with at least 12 credits.
• Required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to get along with students of various cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and public speaking skills.
• Proven organization and logistical skills.
• Ability to respond to and assess urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with transition to university life.
• Enforce university policies and regulations.
• Remain available to residents while on duty.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident safety.
• Promote Campus Life events and programs.
• Assist in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies.
• Submit reports on infractions, violations, and safety issues.
• Promote Campus Life events and programs.
• Inform residents about relevant campus and local activities.
• Facilitates mediation of disputes between residents.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Organizes and directs regular floor meetings with residents.
• Support residence hall team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Become familiar with and abide by the RA manual.
• Other duties as assigned by the Campus Life staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking skills

Cultural adaptability

Urgent situation response

Education

Full-time student status at Post University

Minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA

Job description

Overview

Department: Office of Campus Life

Reports To: Community Directors/ Isabella Russo, Director of Campus Life

Employment Type: Student Employment

Location: Post University Main Campus – Waterbury, CT

Position Summary: The Office of Campus Life is committed to maintaining and enhancing an extraordinary student experience through housing, activities, clubs and organizations, and enhancing cocurricular opportunities. A Resident Assistant (RA) is a student leader that works with the Office of Campus Life and other departments on campus to help create a supportive community in the residence halls. They serve as a resource for students and ensure a positive living experience that promotes growth academically, personally, and socially. They promote safety by enforcing campus policies and following protocols. They build community through programming and having an active presence on campus. Resident Assistants report to their direct Community Director and the Director of Campus Life.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with transition to university and residence hall life.
• Enforce university and residence hall policies and regulations.
• Remains available to residents while on duty in designated areas.
• Perform rounds during duty shifts to ensure safety of residents during the evening.
• Provide designated programming as outlined in the manual.
• Assists in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies.
• Submits reports on infractions, violations, and safety issues.
• Promotes Campus Life events and programs.
• Inform residents about relevant campus and local activities.
• Facilitates mediation of disputes between residents.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Organizes and directs regular floor meetings with residents.
• Supports residence hall team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Become familiar with and abide by the RA manual.
• Other duties as assigned by the Campus Life staff.

Qualifications

• Maintain a full-time student status at Post University with at least 12 credits per semester.
• Have and maintain a cumulative 2.75 grade point average.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to get along with students of various cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and public speaking skills.
• Proven organization and logistical skills.
• Ability to respond to and assess urgent situations.

Benefits

The role helps students build essential skills such as communication, conflict resolution, time management, and crisis response—all of which are highly transferable to future careers. RAs also gain a deeper sense of community, develop meaningful relationships, and act as a resource for other students. Being an RA enhances both academic and career readiness while cultivating a greater sense of responsibility and purpose. Excellent opportunity to become a part of an integral process of the Post University family.