Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in a Resident Assistant position for Fall 2020! We are truly excited that you are exploring the opportunity to work with the Residence Life Department of Carson-Newman University. While our process is both extensive and comprehensive, our hope is not to simply hire new staff members but to grow our team as individuals by cultivating your leadership skills.
Please take the time to complete the attached application. The information you provide will assist us in our hiring process. Within the selection process you will be required to meet specific deadlines which include your participation in an individual interview session and, if asked to attend, the Leadership Carousel Workshop. The following is a list of information regarding the RA position, required items to evaluate your application, and a list of important dates associated with the selection process.
Resident Assistant – Job Description
Compensation:
The RA position grants the recipient a scholarship for a private room as well as a $600 stipend spread over 4 pay periods.
Qualifications:
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above at the time of application. Must maintain this academic standard throughout the entire period of employment.
Must not be on probation with the Univeristy.
Must be interested in developing leadership skills and working with students.
Function:
To assist with the total operation of the residence hall by working to facilitate an environment which contributes to the intellectual, social, spiritual, and cultural development of each resident; to articulate the policies of the college; and to act as a resource in meeting the needs of residents.
Duties:
- Advise and refer students concerning academic, personal, spiritual, and social matters.
- Serve as a leader and role model for your floor, building, and the campus community.
- Inform students of campus events, services, programs, activities, etc.
- Fairly and consistently enforce University and Residence Life rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct hall meetings as needed to disseminate information to residents.
- Play an active role during Welcome Week Activities (first two weeks of class).
- Aid in the development and implementation of residence hall programs and activities on a monthly and semester basis.
- Check students in and out of their rooms throughout the academic year.
- Maintain strict control and accountability with regard to keys. Safety and security are paramount within the Department of Residence Life. Therefore, keys are to be used for job-related functions only, and must be accounted for at all times.
- Assist in conducting fire drills.
- Assist Residence Life with handling emergencies.
- Perform room inspections once a month to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents.
- Prepare maintenance reports (and follow-up on requests) for concerns within residence halls.
- Conduct routine checks of halls, doors, lights, etc. during duty hours.
Mediate conflicts between hall residents (i.e., roommates, organizations, etc.).
- Update bulletin boards, post flyers, distribute memos, etc. as necessary.
- Represent the University and Residence Life in a professional manner.
- Remain available to residents (i.e., visible, caring, concerned, helpful, etc.) on a regular basis.
- Be available on-campus during evening hours on a regular basis. RAs must discuss holiday and break travel plans with their supervisor before making flight/transportation plans to avoid conflicts. RAs who do not receive proper approval before making travel plans may be asked to change their plans to fulfill their job responsibilities.
- Meet expectations as noted by supervisor.
- Work closely with other Residence Life team members (e.g. Hall Council, Chaplains, etc.)
- Attend staff training in August for the Fall semester and January for the Spring semester.
- Attend individual staff meetings every Thursday evening or as scheduled, refraining from scheduling other commitments on Thursday evenings, including night classes.
- Attend in-services as scheduled each month for the purpose of personal and staff development.
- RAs are expected to be the “last to leave” and the “first to return” in order to close buildings during breaks and at the end of the academic year and to prepare for a new semester. Departure and return dates for holidays and breaks (i.e., Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, Summer Break, etc.) will be provided to all staff members in advance. During Fall and Easter Break periods a portion of the RA staff will be required to be on campus.
- Meet other duties and expectations as assigned by Residence Life.
The following is needed before we can process your application:
- Completed online application
- Formal resume attached to online application
- Professional reference information
- Carson-Newman Faculty or Staff
Important Dates:
- December 2 - Applications Available
- January 31 - Applications Due 4:30pm
- February 3 - February 14 - Individual Interviews by appointment
- February 14 - Invitations sent for Carousel by 8:00pm via C-N e-mail
- February 15 - Leadership Carousel Workshop 10:00am - 12:00 pm
- February 17 - Notification of Applicants by 8:00pm via C-N e-mail
In order to be considered for an RA position you will need to ensure that all the proper forms (application and resume) have been submitted online by 4:30pm on Friday, January 31st.
Again, thank you for considering applying for an RA position at Carson-Newman University. We look forward to reviewing your application!