What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Pooled - Summer Resident Assistant/Residence Life position at UW Candidate Experience?
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JOB TITLE:
Summer Resident Assistant (RA)/Residence Life
JOB PURPOSE:
Summer Resident Assistants (RA) work for Residence Life and assist students staying in the Residence Halls or UW Apartments over summer break. Resident Assistants work our front service desks providing excellent customer service, plan & execute programs (events) for residents, serve on-call, manage administrative tasks (check-ins/outs, paperwork, etc.) and act as a trustworthy resource for residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be available and accessible to residents, spend adequate time in the community, and regularly interact with residents.
- Staff front desks ensuring safety/security and providing excellent customer service.
- Serve on-call and perform duty functions to enforce policies, promote safety, and serve as a resource to the community.
- Plan, implement, and document regular programming (events).
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Create a welcoming environment for all students.
- Assist with all administrative, facility, and operational tasks.
- Role model positive personal, academic, and job-related behaviors.
- Portray a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and pride for the RA position.
- Review, understand, and uphold all items outlined in UW Apartment & Residence Hall Policies & Procedures, Summer Work Agreement, and Student Code of Conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
- Initiative
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Individual
- Leadership
- Integrity
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- RAs must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of employment.
- Live on-campus for the duration of the employment term and adhere to all Housing & Residence Life policies and procedures.
- Have a positive financial, academic, and student conduct status with Residence Life, Housing, & Dining Services and the University of Wyoming.
- Be available to work a minimum of 25 scheduled hours per week.
- Pass a required Criminal Background Check
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for four work-related references.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
