Want a fun way to be involved in campus life while building your resume and at the same time? Apply to be a resident assistant and join our amazing Residence Life team!
Applications to become a resident assistant for the 2022-2023 academic year are now open. If you’re interested, please email reslife@smumn.edu to request the application form or use this link to apply today. Applications are due January 28, 2022 with the interview process beginning on February 7, 2022.
RAs are an integral part of our student residential experience. Living and working directly with the residents of a hall, the RA facilitates the growth of individuals, establishes a sense of community, and contributes to the effective management and operation of the residence hall. This leadership position provides the RA with a unique opportunity to further develop his or her own self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills that are vital for success in many areas of life. That is a long way of saying that we work hard and have fun while growing and developing as a team and as individuals. Besides joining an amazing team, another perk is that RA room fees are paid and they receive a monthly stipend.
Applicants must have a minimum of one completed college semester of live-in experience in a residence hall. Also, must be enrolled in at least 12, but no more than 18, hours of academic credit each semester and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 2.0 semester GPA.
Responsibilities
- Outside activities are encouraged but must be limited in order to provide ample time to the position.
- Share responsibility for weekday and weekend evening area coverage
- Attend monthly meetings along with workshops and/or training sessions as specified by the Office of Residence Life
- Participate in hall opening and closing
- Respond to emergency situations by making use of appropriate resources and contacting appropriate university personnel. In the case of long absences, sickness, accidents and/or unusual behavior, the RA is expected to report the situation to their Hall Director immediately
- Maintain open communication with the Hall Director
- Attend and contribute to hall staff meetings on a weekly basis
- Plan and implement hall and campus programs as directed by the Office of Residence Life
- Maintain the physical aspects of the hall to ensure cleanliness and report any needed repairs
- Uphold all university policies and document situations when appropriate
- Help promote the RA position throughout the staff selection process
- Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or Office of Residence Life
Contact the Office of Residence Life (reslife@smumn.edu) with any questions or submit an application today! Applications are due by January 28, 2022.
