Resident Assistant

Job no:534434
Work type:Student Ast
Location:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:Student Services
Department:07010000 - HO-HOUSING-GENERAL

Classification Title:

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

The Resident Assistant position within the Department of Housing & Residence Life is required to live on campus as a resident in a residence hall in an assigned room.

General Responsibilities:

• Enhance and maintain a sense of shared community in the designated residential area by facilitating intentional interactions, social activities, and other opportunities for residents to interact with each other
• Assist residents in the assigned residential area acting as a referral agent to available resources, services, and facilities on campus
• Foster a culture of continuous care by serving in an on-call role and supporting our students through effective emergency management procedures
• Know and implement Housing & Residence Life crisis protocol within assigned area
• Assist in conflict resolution among residents by educating residents about housing policies and the mediation process
• Consistently enforce Student Honor Code & Student Conduct Code by reporting observed violations through the appropriate process
• Serve as a model of responsible behavior to assist residents in the transition to UF and throughout the collegiate experience
• Create a residential environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages residents to utilize departmental and campus resources
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, and individual meetings with supervisor; participate in staff development activities
• Support the University and Housing & Residence Life by serving and participating on task forces and committees

Advertised Salary:

The Resident Assistant will receive:

• A stipend in the amount of $6,700 for a 9-month appointment (August 2025 - May 2026)
• Semesterly housing rental agreement will be at the established rental rate for the Resident Assistant position

Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

• Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing as defined by the University at the time of
  employment which includes a successful conduct/honor code review
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA the semester prior to employment
• Be available for 20-hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Committed to facilitating interaction among members of the university community
• At least one semester experience (online or in-person) at the University of Florida
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, manage time, and lead others
• Demonstrated professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
• Ability to work well within a team and with individuals

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

• Completion of the application provides permission to access GPA and conduct record for conditions of employment needs
• This position may require availability during university holidays, breaks, and nights and weekends
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a résumé with application that includes all current student involvement, student organizations, or current employment on campus
• Summer B employment is available

Health Assessment Required: No