Extra Help/Resident Assistant (Multiple Open Positions)

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Campus Living

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Summary of Job Duties:

Extra Help/Resident Assistants (RAs) are students selected on the basis of leadership, experience, scholarship, and the desire to help residential students realize their potential for personal development through community living. RAs serve as role models for residential students and are expected to use their best judgment, maturity, and concern for those individuals with whom they live and work. Their responsibilities for the general welfare of the students and facilities extend to all areas of the campus. RAs are responsible for maintaining communication with the appropriate staff members about the concerns and accomplishments of their community members. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Must be admitted to the University;

• A Resident Assistant must maintain a full-time academic course load (12 credits/semester undergraduate, 9 graduate) but is not to exceed 18 credit hours unless approved by their supervisor;

• Resident Assistants must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average;

• Student Contact and Leadership experience;

• A Resident Assistant must have lived on campus for at least a semester.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be available in the community, especially during the evening hours, maintain frequent contact with all residents, and be a visible member of the community;

• Recognize and assist students with social, personal, and academic-related concerns/needs;

• Assist in conflict resolution and mediation;

• Respond to, document, and report any inappropriate, disruptive, and/or concerning behavior;

• Maintain professional confidentiality. (i.e. FERPA);

• Know campus and community resources and refer when appropriate;

Community Building and Programming

• Plan, organize, and facilitate programs based on the needs and interests of the residents;

• Be involved in your community and encourage the involvement of residents in com