The Resident Assistant (RA) is a full-time student who lives and interacts with their peers in a residence hall. The RA is a member of the Residence Life Staff and actively participates in the development of a vibrant and supportive living community. The RA will function as a peer resource, mentor, and advisor to residents. Therefore, availability, consistency and interpersonal skills are of the utmost importance. The RA is expected to serve as a role model and abide by all University and Housing policies. Furthermore, the RA is expected to adopt the goals of maintaining a safe, secure and comfortable living/learning environment. As a role model and a programmer, the RA is further fulfilling the University’s mission for education and service. The RA is expected to maintain high academic standards and continuing full-time student status.
Responsibilities Community Development and resident supportConduct hall/floor meetings throughout the year as determined by supervisorBe familiar with campus and community resources and make referrals as appropriateLead residents in establishing community standardsPromote community development through programming, policy enforcement and involvementMonthly programming and initiative planningInvolve residents in the planning and execution of programsLink programming efforts to guiding principles and programming requirementsCreate appropriate, effective advertising for programs and include Residence Life, Student Affairs, and Aggies Think, Care, Act logo as applicableManage programming budgetPolicy enforcementRead and understand the Rules and Policies, Contract, Procedures, and PhilosophyEducate residents about policies and provide clarification as neededEnforce any and all policies being violated – be proactive in responding to hearsay violationsSubmit incident reports and any other relevant documentation within 24 hours of responding to a policy violationMaintain objectivity and strict confidentiality regarding student conduct issuesConduct follow-up as needed or per instructions of supervisor(s)Administrative dutiesSafety and cleaning inspectionsBulletin boards monthlyIncident reportsOffice coverage, rounds and on-call shifts
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please visit https://www.usu.edu/residencelife/apply-now
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
All RA candidates and current RAs must be full-time USU studentsFull-time status is defined as 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester or 6 graduate credit hours per semesterStudent in Good Standing with UniversityA minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required. RA candidates and current RA's are encouraged to maintain both a cumulative and semeseterly 2.5 GPA. Two consecutive semesters of a GPA below 2.0 will affect continued employability or rehire status. Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
In order to be considered for this job all applicants must complete the application form found at https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhC6ugRYLRfCmd8
As part of the secondary application you will be asked to submit a recorded interview using the Willo Video interviewing platform by going here: https://app.willotalent.com/invite/XZT3y9/
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary Monthly Stipend amount based on selected compensation package they select ADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
*updated 09/2023
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