Resident Life Assistant

Resident Life Assistant

Student Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Flexible Schedule, Monday-Sunday

Summary/Objective of Position:

-Coordinates activities and events to enhance the growth and development of students by providing social, recreational, cultural, life skills, and educational opportunities for all students living on campus.

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Whole this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job functions:

-Promotes, organizes and coordinates all student related activities and functions;

-Regularly assess the needs of students to provide targeted programs.

-Collaborate with staff/faculty and outside entities to sponsor education programs in student issues, such as alcohol awareness, domestic violence etc., for students.

-Plan, organize, communicate, and implement department events.

-Assist student resident advisors with planning and carrying out their events.

-Collaborate with other departments to plan and implement activities with residents.

-Attend monthly hall meetings for the pupose of planning programs and activities, and disseminating information.

-Maintains accurate records of all student events and student participation.

-Participates in recruitment events on campus and in the community to present information on Resident Life.

-Maintains and regularly publishes an up to date calendar of activities and events that is made readily available to all on-campus students.

-Coordinates travel arrangements for student related travel in accordance with college policies and procedures.

-Communicates with current and potential students about events and/or student life opportunities available on campus.

-Maintains confidentiality of information in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees.

-Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to act should a health or safety emergency occur.

-Skillfully handles complaints and inquires; or refers complaints and requests to other staff when warranted.

-Complete budget and administrative paperwork associated with programming and budget process.

General & Administrative Functions:

-Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and staff training throughout the year.

-Be available to residents on a daily basis.

-Assist students to connect with staff/faculty and directs students to appropriate College departments or personnel for support.

-Greet all visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

-Provide the students and public with specifics, such as program information, researchers and responds to requests for general specialized information regarding departmental functions that may require the use of judgement, tact, and sensitivity, and the interrelation of policies and procedures.

-Collaborate and assist in the Check-in and Check-out process, key assignment, student room assignments, in hall and between hall transfers.

-Participate in on-call duty rotation throughout the year.

-Receive and promptly process requests for maintenance repairs ad custodial needs received from residents.

-Assist in special events where the Resident Life department plays an important role, such as RA selections, graduation, etc.

-Transports students/staff/faculty as needed.

-Assists and provides general cleaning service to common areas, offices, storage areas, including restrooms, computer labs, kitchens, laundry rooms, lobby, all window (interior/exterior), floors, walls, fixtures, etc.

-Assists with setting up/cleaning rooms for guest room rentals.

-Be familiar with and enforce the rules and regulation of the College and Residence Life program.

-Submit monthly reports of activities.

-Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

-Associate's Degree.

-One to three years related work experience; preferably in a community college or university setting.

Preferred:

-Bachelor's Degree.

-One to three years related work experience; preferably in a community college or university setting.

Knowledge:

-Knowledge and experience using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications.

-Demonstrated excellent oral and written interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, faculty, and the general public.

-Customer Service experience.

-Knowledge of understanding of diversity and ability to interact with a wide variety of people.

Skills:

-Organizational skills with attention to detail.

-Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with students, employees and the public.

-Public Speaking and presentation skills.

-Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

Abilities:

-Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

-Ability to efficiently multi-task and conduct/complete independent work assignments.

-Establish and maintain professional relationships and etiquette with the students, faculty/staff, and public.

-Be a positive influence on students, and faculty/staff and maintain appropriate boundaries with students and student workers.

-Demonstrate strong independent judgement and problem-solving skills.

-Must have decision making skills and ability to maintain accuracy in preparation of data for reports.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

-Work may require sitting, near vision use for reading and computer use, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical exertion.

-Cleaning duties may require moving furniture or other items.

Other Requirement(s):

-Must have a valid state issued driver's license to transport students, staff/faculty as needed.

-Must be certified or willing to be certified in First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety, and other certifications that may be related to the position.