Resident Assistant (RA)

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is looking for a Resident Assistant (RA) to create a supportive environment for academic success while promoting personal growth. The RA will work directly with students and must reside in Seahawk Landing.

Responsibilities include maintaining presence on-site, conducting meetings, and documenting student interactions. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled at LSCPA during employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required.
• Must be enrolled at LSCPA during employment.
• Must fulfill one full year in the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supportive environment for students.
• Work 20 hours per week at the front desk.
• Conduct weekly walk-throughs and attend meetings.

Skills

Good academic standing

Effective communication

Conflict mediation

Organizational skills

Education

At least 6 semester credit hours at LSCPA

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary

The Resident Assistant (RA) has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, creating and maintaining an atmosphere that fosters an environment that supports academic success, meaningful fun and educational programming opportunities, as well as valuable personal growth experiences. The Resident Assistant (RA) must reside in Seahawk Landing. This is a non-exempt position that reports to LSCPA’s Student Services Department.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serve on an on-call rotation that requires you to be in the residence hall two (2) weekday nights per week and two (2) weekends per month
• Attend mandatory trainings and orientations at the beginning of each semester
• Attend mandatory monthly meetings with Dean of Student Services and Residence Life Coordinator
• Conduct weekly walk-throughs and attend called meetings with Residence Life Coordinator
• Work 20 hours per week at the front desk as scheduled by supervisor
• Communicate and enforce College policies and Residence Life regulations to students
• Document violations of College police and Residence Life regulations
• Report emergencies and life‑threatening situations to appropriate authorities and College personnel
• Report conflicts, incidents, and Title IX incidents violations to appropriate College personnel
• Be accessible to students with regular staff/student contact and act as a referral agent when appropriate
• Develop and present programs to students as required by Resident Life Coordinator
• Conduct building/floor meetings as needed with the approval of supervisor
• Mediate student conflicts and arrange roommate living agreements when necessary
• Promote Seahawk Landing when opportunities arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• At least 6 semester credit hours completed at LSCPA
• Have no other on-campus employment commitments
• Be enrolled at LSCPA during employment
• Good academic and student conduct standing
• Must reside in Seahawk Landing
• Must be able to fulfill one full year in the position before graduating/transferring

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Security‑Sensitive

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E‑Verify Employer. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.