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Resident Assistant -Fall 2024

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO | Full Time

$25k-32k (estimate)

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Resident Assistant -Fall 2024

$25k-32k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Months Ago

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Missouri Western State University is Hiring a Resident Assistant -Fall 2024 Near Saint Joseph, MO

Position Information

Position Title

Resident Assistant -Fall 2024

Department

Housing & Residence Life

Appointment Term

Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is looking to hire Resident Assistants (RAs) for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning 8/12/24 and ending 5/18/2025.
Resident Assistants live in the residence halls and serve as a leader, helper, and resource person for students through individual resident interactions, conflict mediation, and community building. RAs should show the initiative to think critically and creatively to solve problems. RAs should be able to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of students to understand their individual needs and to help those students establish strong social networks and connect with appropriate campus resources.

Essential Duties

Assist in the administrative operation of the building including opening and closing periods.
Attend and participate in training, staff meetings, and one-on-one’s with respective supervisor.
Document residential and university policy violations.
Develop community by education through the implementation of programs.
Create and maintain positive relationships with residents.
RAs are expected to work up to five (5) hours per week at the front desk of their assigned residence halls while on duty, split their time between primary responsibilities, general availability, staff selection, and training.
RAs must maintain open availability every Monday evening for training and staff meetings.
RAs are required to be present for all trainings with the department.
RAs should host open-door hours, walk through their assigned building, and being available in lobby areas to respond to resident questions and concerns especially during evening hours.
Serve in a duty rotation (4:30 PM – 8 AM); typically every other week.
Serve in a weekend duty rotation: typically four (4) per semester.
Other duties as assigned by department Professional Staff.
This is not an exhaustive classification of staff time and is provided as a guideline, fluctuations and variations may occur as outlined by department Professional Staff.

RAs may be required to work when campus is closed and on holidays. These days are paid a daily rate of $50 for non-holidays and $75 for holidays.
These days include: Fall Break, Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Winter Break, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and Spring Break.

Required Qualifications

Must be a MWSU full-time student (minimum of 12 hours undergrad or 6 hours graduate), and no more than 18 hours per semester.
Maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.0.
Must have completed at least one University/College semester (excluding summer, dual credit, and AP/IB)
Maintain good judicial and Residential Life standing.
Must be available to move in August 12, 2024 for training prior to the Fall semester.

Preferred Qualifications

Cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 or above.
Completed two University/College semesters (excluding summer, dual credit, and AP/IB)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to maintain confidential information with tack and discretion.
Show the initiative to think critically and creatively to solve problems.
Communicate with and relate to a diverse group of students to understand their individual needs and to help those students establish strong social networks as well as connect with the appropriate campus resources.

Physical Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

RAs are required to live in residence hall during the term of their employment.
The RA position is to be considered first priority outside of school. An RA may be asked to choose between being an RA and outside employment, if the outside position interferes.
Final employment offer is contingent on a successful background check.

Location where duties are to be performed

Assigned Residence Hall

Federal Work Study

Not Required

Hours of Work

15 hours per week.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ST112P

Number of Vacancies

Open Date

02/12/2024

Priority Deadline

04/26/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)