What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Saint Leo University?
Job Description Summary
This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Resident Assistant (RA) position is arguably the most responsible student job on our campus. It directly supports the academic and developmental mission of the University. RAs serve to facilitate a cooperative, considerate group living / learning environment. As an RA, you articulate for students the philosophy and policies of the Office of Residence Life and Saint Leo University. You represent the Office of Residence Life and Saint Leo University by serving as the primary role model for students. The six basic RA job responsibilities include :
1.Community Development
2.Administrator
3.Team Member
4.Programmer
5.University Representative
6.Policy Enforcer
- ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for the position, in addition to uploading your career services approved resume, please include the following document(s) :
1. Cover Letter
Job Description
Requirements & Responsibilities :
ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
NOTICE :
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it's Like to Work Here : Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Saint Leo University is "Community." Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
