What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monthly Pooled - Resident Assistant, 2025-2026 Academic Year - Residence Life position at UW Candidate Experience?
The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!
JOB TITLE:
Resident Assistant, 2025-2026 Academic Year
JOB PURPOSE:
Resident Assistants (RAs) strive to create an inclusive living and learning environment for students on-campus at the University of Wyoming. This is accomplished by providing a healthy and memorable educational setting which fosters academic and personal growth, focusing on community building, civic engagement, sustainability, wellness, safety, and security. RAs are responsible for staffing front desks, providing exceptional customer service, programming for residents, serving on-call, and other duties as assigned.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
- Be available & accessible to residents, spend adequate time on the floor/in community.
- Staff front customer service desk and work eight hours of desk shifts per week.
- Serve on-call and perform duty functions as established by the Department to enforce policies, ensure safety, and serve as a resource to the community.
- Help residents navigate conflict and mediate concerns.
- Plan, implement, and document regular programming in accordance with Residential Curriculum (programming model) and the Departmental Values.
- Assist with all administrative, facility and operational tasks within the building.
- Role model positive personal, academic, and job-related behaviors.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and pride for the RA position.
- Review, understand, and uphold all items outlined in UW Apartment & Residence Hall Policies & Procedures, Student Code of Conduct, and the Resident Assistant Training and Resource Manual.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 years or older
- Education: UW Enrolled 12 hours or full time, 2.5 GPA (semester & cumulative).
- Available 6:00-8:00pm every Monday for staff meetings.
- Available for training sessions before the start of each semester.
- Have a positive financial, academic, and student conduct status with Housing, Dining & Residence Life, and the University of Wyoming.
- Complete and be expected to pass a criminal background history check.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. 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 call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This 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/
