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JOB TITLE:
Resident Assistant, AY26-27
JOB PURPOSE:
Resident Assistants (RAs) strive to create an inclusive living and learning environment for students on-campus at the University of Wyoming. This is accomplished by providing a healthy and memorable educational setting which fosters academic and personal growth, focusing on community building, civic engagement, sustainability, wellness, safety, and security. RAs are responsible for staffing front desks, providing exceptional customer service, programming for residents, serving on-call, and other duties as assigned.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
- Be available & accessible to residents, spend adequate time on the floor/in community.
- Staff front customer service desk and work eight hours of desk shifts per week.
- Serve on-call and perform duty functions as established by the Department to enforce policies, ensure safety, and serve as a resource to the community.
- Help residents navigate conflict and mediate concerns.
- Plan, implement, and document regular programming in accordance with Residential Curriculum (programming model) and the Departmental Values.
- Assist with all administrative, facility and operational tasks within the building.
- Role model positive personal, academic, and job-related behaviors.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and pride for the RA position.
- Review, understand, and uphold all items outlined in UW Apartment & Residence Hall Policies & Procedures, Student Code of Conduct, and the Resident Assistant Training and Resource Manual.
COMPETENCIES:
Analysis/Problem Identification
Conflict Management
Sensitivity
Service Orientation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 years or older
- Education: UW Enrolled 12 hours or full time, 2.5 GPA (semester & cumulative).
- Available 6:00-8:00pm every Monday for staff meetings.
- Available for training sessions before the start of each semester.
- Have a positive financial, academic, and student conduct status with Housing, Dining & Residence Life, and the University of Wyoming.
- Complete and be expected to pass a criminal background history check.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for four work-related references.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
