Resident Assistant (RA) Student Worker

Position Type:

Part time

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

$16.37/hour

Job Shift:

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

This live-in position serves as a community builder for Dunwoody’s Housing Program. Resident Assistants (RAs) will work each week to plan events, upkeep the community spaces, and serve as a liaison between residents and the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC). In the evenings, RAs will take turns carrying an on-call phone so that students can make contact in case of emergencies. Above all else, RAs will work together to create an inclusive, engaging, and effective living environment for all Dunwoody Students.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES /FUNCTIONS

Event Planning

Brainstorm creative events that will be interesting, helpful, and enjoyable for housing residents

Archive all files related to housing events

Resident Interactions

Work to foster an inclusive and ami c able community by creating positive interactions with residents whenever possible

Act as a knowledgeable resource on the housing application process, housing policy, and the neighborhood of Stadium Village

Recognize concerning behavior in residents and relay important information to the RLC so that intervention can be provided where necessary

Provide tours of the housing complex to potential residents and their family members, as needed

Miscellaneous Duties:

Assist student affairs staff with Resident Move-In and Orientation

Ability to keep student information confidential

Complete health and safety inspections of all residential units

Report any housing policy violations or unhygienic living situations to the RLC

Attend Housing Staff Meetings

Assist the RLC in conducting student check-outs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Ability to work 1 5-20 hours per week

Enroll in a minimum of one course at Dunwoody Technical College

Ability to arrive at the housing complex within 30 minutes while serving on-call

Ability to attend staff housing meetings

Availability on evenings and weekends as needed for hosting residential events

Preferred Qualifications:

Creative mindset when planning events, engaging with residents, and solving problems

Clear communication skills that will be utilized in event marketing and housing tours

A drive to be well-informed about Dunwoody and the resources it provides to students

An interest in socializing with current and potential residents

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.