Student Employment Pool-Resident Assistant

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced housing costs

Monthly stipend of $700

Single room accommodation

Job summary

A public university in North Carolina is seeking a Resident Assistant to create a community among residence hall students. Responsibilities include fostering student relationships, ensuring adherence to housing policies, and providing support for academic excellence. Candidates must be current full-time students with a minimum GPA of 2.75. This part-time position offers a monthly stipend of $700 and room accommodations at a reduced rate.

Qualifications

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Must be a residential student.
• Individuals with on-campus housing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with students living in residence halls.
• Support FSU and Department of Housing & Residence Life mission.
• Enforce policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of campus community resources

Community engagement

Availability for flexible scheduling

Education

Currently enrolled full-time Fayetteville State University student

Cumulative GPA of 2.75

Minimum of 30 semester hours

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please upload all required documents with your application (cover letter, resume, transcript and recommendation letters). Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resident Assistants are responsible for paying their housing cost, including $125.00 housing app fee.

In addition to the advertised monthly stipend, RA’s receive a single room at a reduced rate.

Position Information

Position Title: Resident Assistant

Position Number: UF 2022-2023

Full-time or Part-time: Part Time

Number of Vacancies:

Department: Temporary Pools - Student Affairs

Posting Number: 0402214

Job Category: Student

Hiring Range: Monthly stipend of $700

Overall Position Competency: Flat Rate

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The Resident Assistant (RA) and/or Lead Resident Assistant is an undergraduate student responsible for developing relationships with students living in the residence halls and working closely with other Residence Life professional and administrative staff to develop and maintain an atmosphere that promotes community through excellence in academics, inclusion, and personal development opportunities for students. As an employee of the Department of Housing & Residence Life, each RA will support FSU and the Department of Housing & Residence Life mission statements, adhere to, administer, and enforce policies and procedures as outlined in the FSU Code of Conduct and the Guide to Residential Living. The RA is the crucial link in creating an environment in which students develop independence, achieve academic success, and learn to live cooperatively with others. The RA will have multiple responsibilities including but not limited to community development, programming, maintenance, administrative tasks, customer service, student/guest referral(s), and office management. The RA will serve as the first point of contact for students and guests in their specific community and the Department of Housing & Residence Life and is required to demonstrate a high level of professionalism. RAs must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and must be a residential student to be considered for the position. Students selected to be RAs must not be Executive Board members of SAC , SGA , or be an Orientation Leader because of the overlapping time commitments associated with the roles.

Primary Purpose of the Position

• RAs must be available during the week and on weekends to serve in an on duty/on call capacity.
• RAs must be available to work at anytime residents are in occupancy, including times of adverse weather, during special events (i.e., Homecoming Week, Spirit week, Spring Break) and Holidays.
• RA’s typically have a two-week vacation in between semesters. Lead RAs are expected to share duty responsibilities over break periods when the residence halls remain open, not limited to and may include December holidays.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled full‑time Fayetteville State University student.
• Must have an established cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum of 30 semester hours.
• Knowledge of campus community resources.
• Must be willing/able to live on campus as primary place of residence.

Knowledge skills and abilities

Must be available to move on campus and begin training during advertised dates.

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals with on campus housing experience or experience with community/campus engagement activities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Application Assessment Questions

• Are you a current FSU student?
• What is your current cumulative grade point average? (Open Ended Question)
• What is your current major? (Open Ended Question)
• This position requires flexible scheduling. On several occassions there will be assignments that require late nights, week-end and holiday hours to be worked. Using a 7 day/24 hour clock, what are your hours of availability? (Open Ended Question)
• What components of the wellness programming model are you most familiar with? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

• Other Document