RESIDENT ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: The Area Coordinator for Residence Life.
CONTEXT OF POSITION: The Resident Assistant (RA) serves as a member of the paraprofessional Residence Life staff with specific responsibilities in a designated residence hall. The Resident Assistant is responsible for the development of a community where individuals may develop personal and social skills while striving to pursue their academic careers. The Director of Residence Life retains the right to reassign staff as needed. Failure to move when requested may result in the termination of your position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Act as a positive role model by complying with all University and governmental policies, procedures and laws.
2. Develop and implement a minimum of eight programs per semester based on a wellness model containing social, physical, intellectual, career, emotional, spiritual, and community based programs.
3. Know, abide by, and enforce University policies and procedures.
4. Document all violations of the University's policies and procedures.
5. Achieve a minimum semester GPA of 2.00 and an overall GPA of 2.25.
6. Assist in the opening of an assigned hall at the start of each semester and after all breaks.
7. Assist in the opening orientation program.
8. Assist in the closing of an assigned hall at the end of each semester and at the beginning of all breaks.
9. Perform duty coverage as assigned from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following day. Desk coverage including one round per hour will be from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. In room (two rounds per hour) coverage will be from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
10. Be available as much as possible for the residents of your floor.
11. Obtain a University e-mail account and check it daily.
12. Attend mandatory fall training starting Friday, August 20, 2004.
13. Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and in twice a month all-staff meetings.
14. Participate in staff selection.
15. Act as an advisor/counselor as needed and within the guidelines set up by the Director of Residence Life.
16. Become familiar with campus resources and make referrals when appropriate.
17. Conduct fire and safety drills/inspections as needed.
18. Hold floor meetings as appropriate.
19. Attend and participate on residence hall committees when necessary.
20. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Residence Life, the Area Coordinators, the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services, or their designee.
OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
1. Be active in the Residence Hall Association.
2. Become eligible to drive UMPI vans.
OUTSIDE INVOLVEMENT:
All Resident Assistants are eligible for involvement in co-curricular organizations, academic activities and/or off-campus employment. It is advised that no more than 10 hours per week be given to these outside activities. Exceptions to the 10 hour rule my be granted by the Director of Residence Life. Involvement should not interfere with the performance of the Resident Assistants responsibilities. If it is deemed that outside activities are interfering with the performance of the Resident Assistant's duties, the Director of Residence Life reserves the right to restrict the number of activities the Resident Assistant is participating in.
TIME OFF:
All Residence Life staff members are encouraged to take a minimum of one weekend a month off. It is recommended that this weekend be away from campus if at all possible. The Area Coordinator of the Resident Assistant’s assigned hall must approve all time off.
BENEFITS:
The Resident Assistant will receive a stipend of $922.50 per semester, a room fee waiver, and a single room when available.
ROLE MODELING:
Role modeling is an important part of the RA position. Individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will not compromise the authority of the position. Examples of this include, but are not limited to: Violation of State Laws, Violation of Campus Policies, or Public Intoxication
CONTRACT LENGTH:
This contract will begin Friday, August 20, 2004 (or Friday, January 14, 2005 if beginning in the spring semester) and continue through the Monday following commencement in May (or the Monday following the end of the fall semester for individuals leaving in the fall). This contract will end earlier if the undersigned’s position is terminated.
AA/EEOC STATEMENT:
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of pluralism, the University of Maine at Presque Isle shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status in employment, education and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity, University of Maine at Presque Isle, 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769-2888. Inquiries about discrimination may also be referred to the Maine Human Rights Commission, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, or other appropriate federal or state agencies.
