Residential Community Assistant

Louisville Seminary; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Job summary

The Residential Community Assistant (RCA) is a live-in student leadership role within the Division of Enrollment & Student Success at Louisville Seminary.

The RCA must reside in campus housing and collaborates with the Manager of Academic Success & Campus Housing to foster a welcoming, safe, and engaging residential community supporting student belonging, academics, and holistic well-being through leadership, programming, relationship building, and residential operations.

Qualifications

• Residence in campus housing for the duration of the appointment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA and good academic and judicial standing.

Responsibilities

• Foster an inclusive, welcoming residential community.
• Assist with move-in/move-out and housing operations.
• Plan educational, social, spiritual, and wellness programming.
• Lead the Residential Life Committee and liaise with housing staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Currently enrolled full-time LPTS student

GPA 2.5 minimum

Job description

Department: Academic Success & Campus Housing

Reports To: Manager of Academic Success & Campus Housing

Appointment Period: Date of Hire – May 31, 2027

Compensation: $15.00 per hour plus required on-campus housing as part of this live-in position

Position Summary

The Residential Community Assistant (RCA) is a live-in student leadership position within the Division of Enrollment & Student Success. The RCA is required to reside in assigned campus housing and partners with the Manager of Academic Success & Campus Housing to cultivate a welcoming, safe, and engaging residential community that supports student belonging, academic success, and holistic well-being through leadership, programming, relationship building, and residential operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reside in assigned campus housing for the duration of the appointment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA and good academic and judicial standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residence Life or Student Affairs programming experience preferred.
• Currently enrolled full-time LPTS student.
• Available to serve through May 31, 2027.

Community Development & Belonging

• Build an inclusive residential community.
• Welcome new residents and assist with move-in and move-out.
• Promote student belonging and academic success.

Student Engagement & Programming

• Plan educational, social, spiritual, and wellness programming.
• Collaborate with campus departments and assess programs.

Residential Operations

• Assist with room inspections, occupancy transitions, and key management.
• Prepare residential rooms for temporary stays including D.Min. students, visiting scholars, conference guests, and emergency housing.
• Report maintenance concerns and assist with opening and closing.

Leadership & Committee Service

• Chair the Residential Life Committee (RLC).
• Serve on the Life and Liturgy Committee as the housing representative.
• Serve as liaison to the Manager of Academic Success & Campus Housing.