Student Assistant - Senior Resident Assistant (Spring 2027)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); Sur place; USD 3 300 - 3 700; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Monthly stipend $300

Individual living accommodations

Résumé du poste

Stephen F. Austin State University is seeking a live-in Resident Assistant to foster community, support student development, and promote the Residence Life philosophy within on-campus residence halls.

The position requires active student status and involvement with the Residence Life Department. The RA will supervise a floor of 25–55 students, work a front desk rotation, and participate in ongoing staff trainings and programming coordination.

Qualifications

• Active student in good academic standing (GPA 2.5+ for undergrad or 3.0+ for graduate).
• Currently employed by the Residence Life Department.
• Training provided; two semesters of residence hall living or related experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Understands and enforces university objectives, policies, and Residence Life guidelines.
• Maintains ongoing communication with departmental staff.
• Displays a positive, professional attitude toward students and staff.
• Works the residence hall front desk six hours per week.
• Participates in weekday and weekend duty rotation.
• Acts as a referral agent to campus and community resources.
• Attends staff trainings, weekly meetings, and other assigned sessions.
• Coordinates programming needs and assessment in assigned halls.
• Addresses and documents student conduct and community guideline concerns.
• Ensures building security and safety.

Connaissances

Policies & procedures

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Emergency response

Confidential information

Time management

Formation

Active student GPA 2.5+ (undergrad) / 3.0+ (grad)

Description du poste

This is a live-in student position responsible for facilitating the social, educational, and intellectual development of each student through developing a community within SFA's residence halls. Responsible for articulating the philosophy and policies of the Residence Life Department and SFA to residents while representing the department as a role model in all facets of university life. This position is assigned to floors/areas of approximately 25 to 55 students. Works under close supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University. Must be an active student in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduate students or 3.0 or higher for graduate students).

Must be currently employed by the Residence Life Department.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided. Two semesters of residence hall living, Hall Council experience or participation, and/or related experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Understands, supports, follows, enforces, and educates students and staff about university objectives, policies, and regulations and Residence Life Community Guidelines.
2. Maintains ongoing communication with departmental staff.
3. Displays a positive, professional attitude and support towards students, staff, and the department.
4. Works the residence hall front desk six hours each week.
5. Participates in weekday and weekend residence hall duty rotation.
6. Makes oneself available and accessible to students by proactively interacting with residents in designated residence halls during duty and non-duty hours.
7. Acts as a referral agent for students and staff to different campus and community resources.
8. Attends, participates in, supports, and recruits for Residence Hall Association (RHA), Hall Councils, and other associations. Keeps residents and staff informed of campus activities.
9. Attends and participates in all staff training sessions, including weekly staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and others as assigned.
10. Assists in coordinating the programming needs and assessment process in assigned halls.
11. Actively and appropriately addresses and documents all student conduct and community guidelines concerns.
12. Ensures building security and safety.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of or ability to learn university and departmental policies and procedures.
2. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
3. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
4. Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner.
5. Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies.
6. Ability to handle stressful situations and display mature judgment.
7. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
8. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
9. Ability to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as assigned. Also required to return approximately 8 days before beginning of each term and remain until after halls have closed for each semester.

BENEFITS:

• Compensation: Monthly stipend of $300.
• Living Accommodations: Individual room, as long as capacity allows.

NOTE: Senior Resident Assistants are required to return approximately 8 days before beginning of each term and remain until after halls have closed for each semester. Senior Resident Assistants can only work 6.5 hours/week in any other SFA or on-campus job. A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester. Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.