Biola University
Resident Assistant

Job Summary

Facilitate the growth of residence hall communities by developing relationships with residents, providing opportunities for residents to interact and form friendships, planning activities that promote personal and spiritual growth, being an accessible campus resource, and carrying out the below listed responsibilities under the supervision of the Resident Director and/or Assistant Resident Director.

Responsibilities

Community Leadership

• Develop relationships with residents.
• Inquire and observe needs of residents in order to plan creative and relevant activities.
• Assist the RD in working with residents who infringe upon community standards.
• Organize and lead a small group of residents to assist in planning and preparing floor activities.
• Preside over one floor meeting per month.

Administration

• Participate in weekly staff planning and development *
• Meet weekly and individually with the RD *
• Attend all mandatory training days and RA class (Spring Semester) *
• Plan floor activities (Exposures) that will creatively respond to the spiritual, emotional, social, and physical needs of your floor. Evaluate each activity at its conclusion. Specific requirements will be determined during staff training.
• Maintain a monthly journal of the significant interactions you had with your residents to be shared with your RD (Resident Contact Sheets).
• Carry out assigned managerial functions including monitor e-mail and voice mail daily, conduct room checks as requested by RD, submit facility maintenance requisitions as appropriate, perform assigned in-duty responsibilities.
• Prepare necessary reports and records, including liability release forms, incident reports, and budget reports.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of RAs.

Qualifications

1. Uphold and model Biola University policies and standards.
2. Enroll and participate in RA Class. *
3. Maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA.
4. Limit the number of units per semester to 12-18 (including RA class).
5. Receive approval from the RD for all extra-curricular activities and additional employment prior to making a commitment.
6. Previous experience living in a residence hall preferred.

Transferable Skills

1. Manage a university residence hall floor of diverse students.
2. Counsel students on various personal and academic issues.
3. Plan and implement hall programs for upwards of 200 people.
4. Work closely with a variety of people.
5. Enhance leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Salary: Approximately $3,900.00 divided equally over the academic year.

* Specific date and time requirements can be found under Time Commitments.