What are the responsibilities and job description for the SW - Lead Resident Assistant position at Urshan University?
Job Description
Coordinate activities and assigned responsibilities in facilities and dormitories through planning and team collaboration for the benefit of the students as well as upholding the integrity and standards set forth by the institution. Facilitate all appropriate support services given for the betterment and/or the development of the students. Instill accountability among RA’s and students alike. Assist in providing support and personal care for coworkers and students as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and organizing events for the residents in the residence halls
- Responsible for maintaining and delegating cleanliness responsibilities throughout the residence hall and common areas as assigned by the Head RA and/or Resident Life Manager.
- Attend weekly meetings with the Resident Life Manager and Resident Life team
- Serve as a role model in every aspect of university and residential life
- Represent and support student life and the university interactions with students, faculty, staff, parents, and guests
- Communicate and enforce university policies and resident life regulations
- Be familiar with all printed materials directly affecting the operation of resident life, including policies, forms and student handbooks
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of students and staff
- Support and oversee the responsibilities of the RAs
- Must arrive on campus at the designated time set by the Resident Life Manager prior to the beginning of each semester
- Demonstrate a caring and supportive attitude toward others and endeavor to be understanding of others whose lifestyles and behavior vary from their own
- Maintain the health and safety of the residence hall
- Assist with move-in and move-out
- Assist in crisis situations
- Work as part of a leadership team, actively supporting other student body efforts
- Maintain regular contact with the Resident Life Manager, Director of Student Services, and other staff members in order to ensure adequate communication concerning dorm situations, programs, etc.
- Report maintenance and IT issues in the prescribed manner
- Maintain high visibility on the floor and on the campus
- Endeavor to involve/promote students in student body activities
- Mediate roommate conflicts
Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA or higher
- Finished two consecutive semesters as a student
- Worked a minimum of one semester as RA
- Must be enrolled full-time
- Be in good financial standing with the University
- Be in good standing with the DOSS office
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
- Ability to manage and complete time-oriented task
- Must have the ability to monitor and operate in stressful environments
- Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 20lbs