Student Resident Assistant

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks a Student Resident Assistant (RA) within Housing and Residence Life. RAs are student leaders who support residents, build community, and uphold university policies.

They serve as role models, enforce the Community Guidebook, respond to incidents on-call, participate in trainings and meetings, and complete administrative tasks such as reports and inspections. RAs must work at least 20 hours per week, maintain a minimum GPA, and keep good conduct standing while

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least one FGCU course.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
• Must be in good conduct standing with the university.
• Must be able to work a minimum of three shifts per week (9 hours total).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model and representative of Housing & Residence Life.
• Support the mission and residential curriculum.
• Build community through engagement, programming, and resident connections.
• Enforce policies and educate residents on the Community Guidebook and Student Code of Conduct.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies during on-call rotations.
• Attend trainings, weekly staff meetings, and major events.
• Complete administrative tasks including reports, room checks, health and safety inspections, and desk shifts (min 20 hours per week).
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and campus partners.
• Maintain good academic and conduct standing (minimum GPA).
• Prioritize the RA role above other commitments and comply with employment guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Policy knowledge

Weekend/night availability

Job description

Job Summary

The Student Resident Assistant (RA) is a student leader within Housing and Residence Life at Florida Gulf Coast University. RAs serve as role models and are responsible for supporting residents, building community, and upholding university policies and standards.

Typical Duties

• Serve as a positive role model and representative of Housing & Residence Life and the University at all times.
• Support the mission, vision, and residential curriculum of Housing & Residence Life.
• Build community within the assigned residence hall, floor, or area through intentional engagement, programming, and resident connections.
• Enforce and educate residents on University policies, the Community Guidebook, and the Student Code of Conduct.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies while serving in an on-call rotation, maintaining required response times and following established procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in required trainings, weekly staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, and major departmental or university events.
• Complete administrative tasks including reports, room checks, health and safety inspections, maintenance requests, and desk shifts (minimum 20 hours per week of RA responsibilities).
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and collaborate effectively with staff and campus partners.
• Maintain good academic and conduct standing, including a minimum 2.50 semester and cumulative GPA and required enrollment status.
• Prioritize the RA role above other non-academic commitments and comply with outside employment and involvement guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least one course at FGCU.
• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0.
• Must be in and maintain good conduct standing with the university.
• Must be able to work a minimum of three (3) shifts a week (9 hours total).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Familiar with basic computer software (Word, Excel, Google Docs, etc.).
• Understand the importance of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to keep tasks and materials organized.
• Ability to identify issues and find solutions.
• Have knowledge of FGCU and Housing policies and procedures.
• Ability to work weekends and nights.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Temporary jobs offered through FGCU's career site aim to support students financially while also offering valuable opportunities for skill development and networking. Additionally, non-students can also find temporary job listings that align with their skillset and career goals, providing flexible employment options in the FGCU community.