Student - Resident Advisor at Wesleyan College

Macon, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

3000.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentoring, Programming, Communication, Administrative Responsibilities, Assessment, Leadership, Inclusivity, Policy Enforcement, Incident Documentation, On-Call Duty, Maintenance Reporting, Facility Inspection, Fire Drills, Training Attendance, Staff Meeting Participation, Recruitment

Industry

Description

Wesleyan College Student Affairs 2026-2027 Resident Assistant Job Description The Department of Residence Life supports the philosophy that a college education facilitates the development of the total person and recognizes that living on campus is an integral part of the educational process at Wesleyan College. The Resident Assistant (RA) is an upper-class student who is a mentor and resource for residential students in their communities. They play an integral part of the residential living experience. RA RESPONSIBILITIES Because of the live-in requirements of the Resident Assistant position, it is made known that the Resident Assistant position is not a typical hourly job. The average amount of time each week required to fulfill the job responsibilities is estimated to be approximately 20. Average time of work changes based on needs of the department. The following are pertinent responsibilities of the Resident Assistant. * Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude while serving in the Resident Assistant positions * Facilitate and implement Residential Curriculum which includes programming, communicating with residents, administrative responsibilities, and assessment * Facilitate opportunities for engagement through activities and communication that support the learning goals of the department * Provide support and leadership to students in the residential communities which includes informing and connecting students to resources available through Wesleyan College * Promote an inclusive and equitable living environment for all residents and create initiatives to maintain inclusivity in the community * Create an environment that is conducive to academic achievement and complements the academic mission of Wesleyan College * Abide by and enforce all college and departmental policies and expectations * Clearly communicate and consistently enforce policies within the residential communities * Adhere to guidelines for mediating, confronting, and documenting incidents * Participate in an on-call duty rotation throughout terms of employment * This requires staff members to remain on campus while on duty, carry a duty cell phone, conduct rounds and respond to any situations * Assist the custodial staff and physical plant staff in keeping residence hall facilities functional for use by all residents by reporting maintenance issues on a regular basis * Prepare and evaluate the condition of living spaces during opening and closing periods which requires additional time spent on campus outside of official semester dates * Ensure that our residential communities are safe places to live by reporting hazards or various breeches * Complete health and safety checks once per semester. Various inspections may be required for specific residents * Assist and lead in all building fire drills * Attend all training sessions held during each semester as designated by the Director of Residence Life * Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and regular one on one meetings. * Assist in the recruitment and selection of new staff members. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS RAs will participate in training and job activities that may require the following: * use of office equipment * sitting at a desk/table * occasional lifting (

Responsibilities

The Resident Assistant serves as a mentor and resource for residential students, facilitating the implementation of the Residential Curriculum through programming, communication, and administrative tasks. Responsibilities also include promoting an inclusive environment, enforcing college policies, participating in an on-call duty rotation, and assisting with facility maintenance and safety checks.