Resident Life Leader (RA) — Campus Housing Stipend

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 5,500 - 8,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend per semester

Housing credit

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY seeks a part-time Resident Advisor to support housing communities. RAs live in assigned residence halls, engage students, uphold policies, and coordinate programming to foster growth, perspective, and community.

Compensation includes a $1500 stipend per semester plus housing credit; RAs work 10 hours per week, including 4 hours at the community desk, with no benefits. This student role emphasizes leadership and service on campus.

Qualifications

• Maintain a minimum 2.50 Institutional GPA and be a full-time EKU student (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student and 9 credit hours as a graduate student).
• Must be in good judicial standing with the University.
• Must have a housing contract for the 27-28 academic year.
• Experience living on a college campus.
• Leadership experience through work, campus involvement, or community service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize residential curriculum strategies to actively engage residents, foster learning, and create community within their assigned residential community. - (Essential)
• Be visible, available, and accessible to residents in assigned community. - (Essential)
• Address safety, policy violations, and community conflicts fairly and according to Housing & Residence Life policies. - (Essential)
• Must be present and actively participate in key operational periods. This includes openings, closings, and breaks, as part of my responsibilities within Housing and Residence Life. - (Essential)
• Establish effective and professional lines of communication with residents, Housing & Residence Life staff, and other members of the community. - (Essential)
• Participate in community on-call rotations, as outlined by supervisor and Housing & Residence Life policies. - (Essential)
• Provide direction and information to students while communicating with Public Safety Officials during emergency situations such as fire alarms, weather emergencies, etc. - (Essential)
• Submit any administrative paperwork and communicate accurately and timely. - (Essential)
• Assist with maintaining residential facilities through routine rounds, inspections, and reporting maintenance concerns. - (Essential)
• Maintain appropriate use and full control of departmental keys, equipment, supplies, and access. - (Essential)
• Contribute 10 hours of work per week, including 4 hours at the community desk. - (Essential)

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY seeks a part-time Resident Advisor to support housing communities. RAs live in assigned residence halls, engage students, uphold policies, and coordinate programming to foster growth, perspective, and community.

Compensation includes a $1500 stipend per semester plus housing credit; RAs work 10 hours per week, including 4 hours at the community desk, with no benefits. This student role emphasizes leadership and service on campus.