Extra Help/Resident Assistant (Five Open Positions)

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience

• A Resident Assistant must maintain a full-time academic course load (12 credits/semester undergraduate, 9 graduate) but is not to exceed 18 credit hours unless approved by his/her supervisor;

• RA's must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average;

• Student Contact and Leadership;

• Learn the names of and develop a rapport with each resident in their community;

• Be available in the community, especially during the evening hours, maintain frequent contact with all residents, and be a visible member of the community;

• Recognize and assist students with social, personal, and academic-related concerns/needs;

• Maintain professional confidentiality. (i.e. FERPA);

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Community Building and Programming

• Plan, organize, and facilitate programs based on the needs and interests of the residents;

• Be involved in your community and encourage the involvement of residents in community and campus activities;

• Fulfill community building requirements as outlined by Residential Curriculum, their Hall Director (HD), and through training sessions;

• Attend UA Little Rock-sponsored events throughout the academic year.

On Call

• RAs are required to participate in their community's on-call rotation. It is up to the community's HD to set the On-Call schedule with the RAs;

• Notify the Hall Director or the on-call Hall Director anytime emergency personnel are observed in the building, you are in the need of consultation, or need to report an incident;

• Rounds and on-call responsibilities are subject to change for holidays, sanctioned University functions, and to meet the needs of the Office of Campus Living.

Property

• Walk all areas of their hall/floor on a regular basis;

• Report damages, facility repairs, and safety concerns in a timely manner and follow up with residents on the progress of repairs;

• Assist with move-outs/tours when needed or when there are many prospective students (i.e. Discover UA Little Rock & Experience UA Little Rock);

• Conduct health/safety inspections twice a month;

• Document trash or aesthetic violations observed in the community.

Administrative

• Distribute and collect reports, notices, and forms as requested by the Hall Director(s), Area Coordinator, Assistant Director(s), Campus Living Office, and UA Little Rock;

• Know, communicate, and enforce Campus Living & University policies and regulations at all times;

• Complete necessary reports and forms (i.e. duty logs, inventory sheets, programming paperwork, room inspection forms, resident interaction logs, etc.) thoroughly by the appropriate deadline;

• Attend and participate in all weekly staff meetings and all one-on-one meetings with their Hall Director;

• Check your assigned mailbox daily;

• RA's must utilize and check daily their UA Little Rock email address as an official means of communication with the staff and the Office of Campus Living.

Training

• Attend all RA Training and In-Service sessions, including Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions;

• RA's must complete all payroll paperwork prior to the date specified in their offer letter and may not start training/working until all paperwork is approved;

• New RA's are required to attend Title IX and Mandated Reporter Training;

• Complete all required compliance training.

Time Commitment

• Because of the year-round nature of the living communities, RAs are expected to work during breaks and when the university is closed. Holiday coverage will be rotated among the staff;

• The RA position is expected to be a top priority after academics and before other non-academic activities, internships, and/or other work;

• All other non-academic activities (athletics, leadership positions, etc.) and on or off-campus work (including internships) must be approved by your Hall Director;

• Returning RAs may not work more than 10 hours per week at an off-campus job. Some consideration may be given to exceed the 10-hour-per-week maximum if the outside employment is at another on-campus location (must be a non-work study position and paid monthly);

• All employment outside of Campus Living, including the number of hours, worked per week, must be discussed and mutually agreed upon by the RA with her/his supervisor prior to beginning the position;

• Credit or required academic internships are not considered as part of the 10 hours but MUST be discussed with his/her supervisor at the beginning of the semester;

• Exceptions are made on an individual basis considering credit hours, internships, location of employment, and past demonstration of being able to balance multiple roles;

• Resident Assistants are permitted weeknights as well as weekends away, as long as it does not conflict with the on-call schedule.

Additional Duties

• Participate in all portions of RA Recruitment including informational sessions, group process, and interviews;

• Serve as a tour guide on Discover UA Little Rock days;

• Attend the End of the Year banquet;

• Assist with the Campus Living re-application process;

• Assist with the collection of surveys;

• Any other responsibilities and expectations as assigned;

• Know campus and community resources, and refer when appropriate;

• Assist in conflict resolution and mediation;

• Respond to, document, and report any inappropriate, disruptive, and/or concerning behavior;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills;

• Critical thinking;

• Working well in a team;

• Self-motivation;

• Being flexible;

• Good time management.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.