What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Columbia College?
Resident Assistant
Department: Student Affairs
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Student Employment
Pay: Room and Board
Diversity Statement:
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone
Job Summary:
The Resident Assistant (RA) position is an opportunity to affect the Columbia College community by influencing the lives of the students living in the residence halls. This is a full-time, year-long commitment that pushes students to become better leaders and role models for those living in their community. As an RA, you will be given the responsibility of cultivating a community on your floor and in your building as well as assisting students from personal to academic needs. The RA is a member of the Department of Residential Life team and reports directly to hall leadership.
Department: Student Affairs
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Student Employment
Pay: Room and Board
Diversity Statement:
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone
Job Summary:
The Resident Assistant (RA) position is an opportunity to affect the Columbia College community by influencing the lives of the students living in the residence halls. This is a full-time, year-long commitment that pushes students to become better leaders and role models for those living in their community. As an RA, you will be given the responsibility of cultivating a community on your floor and in your building as well as assisting students from personal to academic needs. The RA is a member of the Department of Residential Life team and reports directly to hall leadership.
Essential Functions:
- Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Residential Life Department.
- The student must demonstrate enthusiasm, punctuality, reliability and excellent organizational and communication skills; have the ability to trouble-shoot and problem-solve.
- Create and maintain a friendly, respectful, and accepting atmosphere that stimulates academic and personal growth for everyone in the community.
- Maintain contact with each resident in order to promote personal well-being and facilitate community development.
- Serve as a primary resource for residents and should be familiar with the services and opportunities provided by Residential Life, Student Affairs, and other college departments and offices.
- Plan, publicize, implement, and evaluate educational and social programs for residents.
- Facilitate roommate agreements at the beginning of each semester and will facilitate conversations when roommate conflict arises.
- Be responsible for abiding by, upholding, and reinforcing all residence hall and college policies.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations and contact the appropriate staff for assistance as necessary and as directed.
- Participate in a rotational duty schedule, which will require that they serve on-duty for multiple nights a month (including weekends).
- Assist in providing duty coverage during academic breaks and holidays when the college is closed.
- Perform opening and closing inspections and health and safety inspections of rooms and apartments in their assigned area, which includes completing all necessary paperwork and follow up in a timely manner.
- Complete all necessary written reports properly and on time including, but not limited to: weekly reports, incident reports, program proposals/summaries, duty logs, and all other forms as assigned by hall leadership.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Live in the residence hall assignment provided by the Department of Residential Life for the duration of their appointment
- Want to positively impact and encourage student success
- Be able to perform job duties, including returning to campus 7 to 9 days prior to the start of the fall semester
- Be enrolled full time on the traditional campus in Columbia, Missouri
- Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language
- Professional communication skills, both oral and written
Required Core Competencies and Professional Experience:
- Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language.
- Proficiency with the following, but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources.
- Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with or without direct supervision.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.
https://www.ccis.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/reports-stats
