Resident assistant jobs in Duluth, MN - 27 jobs

DESCRIPTION Place of Work: Residential Life Supervisor: Area Coordinator and Director of Residential Life, secondary supervision by Coordinator of Housing Operations and Resident Directors Purpose: The primary role of an RA is to build a strong bond with residents, fellow teammates, and the student body as a whole to create a connection that ensures all students are working to create a better community. Qualifications: * Must be a current CSS student * Federal work study eligibility is NOT required * Minimum sophomore status * Enrolled in 12 in-person credits on the Duluth Main Campus * Must be registered for Fall semester by the last day of Spring semester and for Spring by the last day of Fall semester * Minimum GPA of 2.5, term and cumulative, for entire application and employment period * In good standing with the Student Code of Conduct, for entire application (after application is submitted) and employment period * Successful passing of the Kari Koskinen background check and any other background/reference checks as needed or required Compensation: Compensation is equivalent to room and meal plan for the area RA is placed in and will cover the amount billed to your student account. In addition, first year RAs receive a $175 stipend per semester, which will be disbursed at the end of each semester. Returning RAs receive a $325 stipend per semester, which will be disbursed at the end of each semester. Receival of the stipend is contingent on successfully completing all tasks for the semester. All RAs will be charged on their student accounts for the cost of their housing and meal plan based on their placement. They will then be paid that same amount over the course of the entire academic year. This is typically spread out over 18 pay periods. Residential Life Employment Guidelines General Expectations: In accepting employment with the Residential Life Team, you will be expected to fulfill Residential Life requirements and meet the established standards and duties outlined in your job description. Listed below are some of the expectations you are required to meet. This list is by no means complete -- common sense, initiative, and professional Residential Life staff will dictate other expectations. * Show an active interest in your job. The RA job should be your number one priority and commitment after your academics. * Have a spirit that is hungry to engage, humble in attitude, and people smart in communication. * Work constantly to improve your job performance and areas of responsibility. * Be pleasant, polite, courteous, and cooperative with fellow workers, supervisors, and the residents. * Be punctual and professional in all employment responsibilities. * Know and comply with the rules and regulations of Residential Life, The College, and the State of Minnesota. Position Expectation * Maintain availability and visibility to students such as posting weekly availability/schedule. Regularly spend time in common areas, RA office, and engaging with residents. * Serve as a resource for the College and the students. * Serve as a member of the on call team during the evenings, weekends, and breaks. Weekday on call shifts are from 4pm-8am the following day. Weekend shifts are from 8am-8am the following day. If the following day is a University holiday or classes are canceled, duty will continue until 4pm. * Work at 2-hour desk shift at the Somer's Hall Front Desk (there may be some staff members that work a collateral assignment with another area in coordination with the Director of Residential Life). * Maintain communication with the Residential Life professional staff regarding all aspects of the residential community, such as programming, personal concerns about residents, incidents, etc. * Hold wing / apartment meetings to share information and socialize at least monthly or as needed. * Inventory and document resident rooms to assess the condition of furnishing at the beginning and end of each school year, and as requested, during breaks or room changes within specified time limits. Report maintenance or facility problems or suggestions to the Facilities department and notify the Residential Life department. * Assist in fire drills, alarms, and other safety procedures. * Understand and enforce College and Residential Life policies and procedures, abide by them as a role model, and inform students of these. Violation of these regulations may result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal from your position. Should dismissal occur, you are still responsible for fulfilling your on campus housing for the remainder of the housing contract term at designated rate. * Function as a team member along with other RAs and Residential Life professional staff in solving the mutual problems, improving the Residential Life Team, and making suggestions towards the improvement of the Residential Life Program. * Establish personal contact and rapport with wing, building, or community residents to be aware of possible problems or opportunities as they develop and assist in implementing any corrective or preventive measures as necessary. * Assist residents with personal, social, health, and academic problems by making appropriate referrals (This includes knowing your own limitations in an advising situation and familiarity with referral services.). * Develop meaningful relationships with your residents and the community through intentional interactions and authentic conversations. While programs are an important part of the RA role, more emphasis is placed on the value of relationship building, creating a strong community where the RA serves. * Organize and implement regular active, passive, educational, and social programs and bulletin boards for residents in your community while also supporting campus events, encouraging participation, and attending various functions. Additional Returning RA Job Responsibilities * Serve as a mentor for first year RAs. * May be asked to lead training sessions in the fall / winter to share experience, knowledge and understanding of the RA position. * Assist the Residential Life professional staff as needed. Time Commitments: * RA training sessions, which includes (but is not limited to): Before the start of the Fall and Spring semesters. * Specific dates to be communicated to staff * 15 hours per week * RAs are expected to be on duty over: * Fall Break * Thanksgiving Break * Spring Break * Easter Break * RAs are expected to stay late at all break closings and return early following all breaks as needed. They must remain in the halls until the Area Coordinator or Director of Residential Life gives permission to leave. At the end of Fall Semester, RAs will be released 24 hours after hall closing. At the end of the academic year, RAs will be released from contract on the Tuesday following Commencement, unless otherwise communicated. * Attend all professional development and training sessions (these take priority over all commitments except mandatory academic commitments. Prior approval to miss an RA work related task/function, even for academic related conflicts must be communicated in advance): * Weekly 1.5 hour weeknight RA staff meeting held sometime in the window of 5pm-9pm based on academic schedules. * Individual bi-weekly supervision meetings with Residential Life professional staff (approximately one-half hour) * Participating in the Residential Life volunteer activity during the Fall and Spring Community Days * Additional important dates will be communicated. Terms and Expectations: * RAs must meet and maintain all qualifications (see above) and employment guidelines. Failure to meet/maintain all qualifications may result in disciplinary action and/or withholding of the stipends. * RA appointments are for one full academic year, excluding summer sessions. This employment term starts approximately 7 - 10 days before the Fall semester and ends the Tuesday following Spring graduation. * Extracurricular activities are encouraged, but prior to any participation in a sport, club, etc., a conversation must be had with a supervisor. Any performance concerns will warrant a conversation with a supervisor to determine participation in any given extracurricular activity. These must be shared during the interview process and then again upon accepting the job offer. * If an RA has a conflict with one of the mandatory important dates, they must communicate that with their supervisor in advance. Communicating does not mean the RA will be excused from the important date. Extenuating circumstances will be considered and discussed by the Residential Life team. Approval to miss an important date is not final until the RA receives it in writing. * RAs are allowed to work up to five hours per week in other on-campus jobs. This must be communicated with a supervisor before beginning employment. * All RAs are required to fill out a housing contract prior to submitting their application and are responsible for adhering to the contract for the entirety of the academic year. * RAs who are removed or resign from their position are still held to honoring the conditions in their housing contract financially at the designated rate, and are responsible for the remainder of the housing cost.