Student Worker - Resident Assistant - 2027-2028

Job Summary:

Resident Assistants (RA) are para-professional members of the Residence Life and Housing staff chosen for their leadership, capacity for community-building, and integrity. Resident Assistants a responsible for fostering a sense of community and belonging amongst their residents and maintaining supportive and meaningful relationships with each student in their assigned community. Resident Assistants are expected to be academic and social role models. Resident Assistants work towards creating a mentoring environment in their communities. Resident Assistants are essential to the effective implementation of the residential program, and their work supports the initiatives of Student Life administrators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a supportive and meaningful relationship with every resident of their area

• Serve as an academic and social role for other students and staff. Follow policies; establish and maintains credibility with the community; and behave in accordance with the University's values and expectations

• Encourage individual responsibility and accountability among students and enlist the help of all residents in developing an inclusive living environment

• Help residential students get to know each other

• Facilitate productive roommate relationships

• Serve as a liaison between residential students and Student Life administrative offices

• Initiate contact with students who need assistance; maintain familiarity with campus personnel, resources, and procedures, and refer students to those resources as appropriate

• Conduct regular floor meetings with residents on matters related to residential life

• Respond to matters of concern in residential areas and keep Residential Community Directors informed of all important situations and developments within the residence halls

• Interpret University policies for students, address violations of college policy, and document as appropriate

• Develop and participate in activities that contribute to a sense of community and belonging through bulletin boards, programs, intentional interactions, floor meetings, and other opportunities

• Initiate and sponsor programs of a diverse nature which encourage residents to become active members of their community. Resident Assistants are required to plan, implement, and evaluate a specific number of programs based on the programming model and emphasize residence halls as living and leaning environments.

• Carry out specified procedures for closing and opening residence halls each semester under the direction of the Residential Community Directors. Staff remain on campus until official closing times to complete room conditions reports, collect keys and secure all residence halls.

• Maintain accurate housing lists and assist students in following proper procedures involved in room changes, this includes exchanging keys, and updating all office information

• Explain and assist in implementing residential procedures such as check in/check out, fire drills, room selection, and are knowledgeable about other important university processes such as course registration, academic support services, etc.

• Works as a liaison to Facilities and Custodians to verify and report repairs when necessary, keeping accurate records or work orders.

• Attend weekly staff meeting. In addition, the Resident Assistant attends bi-weekly individual supervisory meetings with the Residential Community Director

• Other duties as assigned

Education Employment eligibility:

• Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student
• Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA & a 2.25 GPA for the semester
• Have 12 or more credits completed at the time of application
• Sufficient availability during the 2027-2028 academic year to execute position responsibilities
• Successful attendance and completion of Resident Assistant training if the position is offered
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation to verify identity and employment eligibility
• Maintain good standing with Dean of Students Office
• Does not serve as the residential representative for the Student Government Association

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with people inside and outside of the University
• Build collaborative relationships, appreciate diverse viewpoints, and capitalize on personal and team strengths
• Identify and respond to needs based on situational context, logical analysis, and effective work habits that act in the interest of the community
• Demonstrate awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different cultures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally lifting 25 lbs or less
• Typically standing or walking
• May have an alternative work schedule