Resident Assistant (RA)

Resident Assistant (RA)

A select group of students are chosen for the RA (Resident Assistant) position at Cowley College. RAs have the responsibility of helping promote individual growth and developing a sense of community in the residence halls. It is expected that applicants will be interested in both the welfare of students and in the success of Cowley College. This position is paid for a full academic year (August-May, 9 months). 

Qualifications: The applicant must be characterized by the following: leadership potential, maturity, responsibility, motivation, creativity, high energy level, strong interpersonal skills, good standing with Cowley Housing, Cowley Student Life, and College, have an cumulative grade point average of 2.5. The applicant is required to have a minimum of one semester of living in the residence halls. RAs report to their Dorm Manager and the Director of Housing. 

Job Duties:

• Preparing for the opening and closing of the residence halls
• Welcoming new students and orienting them to the residence halls and campus 
• Developing relationships with each resident on the respective floor/hall 
• Helping encourage academic, cultural, social, and recreational activities in the dorms
• Developing an atmosphere of community and mutual respect among residents 
• Planning and preparing events for your assigned building and helping plan other Housing related activites
• Being available for students 
• Being knowledgeable of campus resources to make appropriate referrals 
• Acting as a role model for the floor/hall 
• Assisting with resident hall meetings and semester housing meetings 
• On-duty nights during the week, weekends, and holidays as assigned 
• Preparing and updating building bulletin boards 
• Reporting custodial or maintenance needs as necessary 
• Enforcing Cowley policy – inform residents and explain the rationale behind the policies and the consequences of behavior 
• Completing accurate incident reports as necessary 
• Maintaine confidenciality in all aspects of Cowley Housing and Student Services
• Demonstrating teamwork by supporting other staff members 
• Completing other tasks assigned by the Dorm Manager or Director of Housing 
• Completing one hour of office work each week
• Participate within the Resident Assistant group with other Cowley College events & activities
• Participate with the Resident Assistant group out in the community and possible volunteer opprotunities
• Participate/Assist with other Cowley Student Services events & activities such as assisting the Director of Student Life with activities and events. 

Possible Leadership Roles within the position: 

• Student Senate Representative
• Social Media Liaison
• Tiger Eats Advisory Board Team Leader
• Event Planning Liaison
• Communication Liaison