Resident Assistant 2024-2025

Resident Assistant Job Description for 2024-2025 Position Description & Details GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A Resident Assistant (RA) is a Minot State student employed by the Residence Life Office (RLO) to develop community, assist with campus safety and security, and assist with administrative tasks.
The position requires the individual to be a leader among peers, demonstrating good judgement, people skills, and initiative.
The RA position is a 10-month position beginning with Staff Training before the fall semester and ends the Sunday after Spring Graduation.
The weekly time commitment will vary as the responsibilities are influenced by the tasks associated with the time of year and the behaviors of students living on campus but is estimated to 8 hours per week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: · Position will average up to 8 hours a week of duty · To be generally available in your hall for resident who need assistance on a day to day basis · Create an environment of community, an atmosphere of courtesy, consideration, and unity among members living on the floor · Serve as a positive role model for residents on the floor, in the building, on and off campus · Facilitate opening and closing floor meeting as well as any other floor meetings as necessary · Become personally acquainted with the residents as soon as possible · Display and maintain a positive and professional attitude while working and interacting with residents Preferred Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: · Maintain a minimum cumulative and semester grade point average of 2.
75.
Exceptions to this can be appealed through a process outlined by the director.
· Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Minot State University.
Full-time credits are required unless approved with the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC).
· May not carry more than 18 credit hours per semester, unless approved by the RLC.
· In order to be effective in the RA position, as well as their studies, employment and extracurriculars outside of academic experiences (student teaching, practicum, clinical, etc.
) must receive approval by the RLC prior to the semester they occur and will be subject to periodic review in relation to job performance.
· Attend Fall and Spring training sessions, staff meetings, one-on-ones, staff/professional development, and other events as assigned.
o Fall Training begins August 12th o Spring Training begins January 8th o Hall Staff plan to stay on campus until the Friday after finals week in December and the Saturday after graduation in May Applicant Materials Required Please upload a document containing the following items: · Any time commitments you anticipate in the coming year and the amount of time they require (clubs, other jobs, internships, student teaching, volunteer activities, etc.
).
· Cover Letter and Current Resume · Prepare to email 3 references a link to the Residence Life Reference Form.
Preferred references: One Residence Life Staff Member, One Resident (for returning staff only) and One professional contact (MISU faculty or staff member, previous employer, club advisor, etc.
).
Once your application has been received, you will receive a link to send to your references.
RA Presentation Guidelines: · You are free to choose the method of your presentation.
We want you to express yourself in the way you find most fitting to your strengths.
All presentations that clearly display and fulfill the requirements will be accepted.
The interview process will take about 25 min.
The presentation should be 10-15 min and the time remaining will be utilized for the committee to ask questions.
· Areas to include: o What previous experience do you have that will help you in this position? o How will this position help you professionally? o How do the residence halls impact the campus community? o What strengths do you bring to the RA position? Why are you a good fit? Additional Information Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment.
MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.
For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.
edu.
For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.
Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
Confidentiality of Application Materials Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.
27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.