Clayton State University Hiring for – Resident Assistant-Laker Hall at Clayton State University Full Time

Job Title: 2023-2024 Resident Assistant-Laker Hall
Location: Clayton State University
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 262171
About Us

Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AS A CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT.

2023-2024 Resident Assistant Position Description
Read below in its entirety to successfully apply. Submitting your resume solely will not render a completed application.

Resident Assistants (RA) are student-leaders who live and work in residential communities. RAs are assigned to serve in either Laker Hall (suite style) or Laker Village (apartment style). Each RA resides on a floor, or in an area, with a group of 16 to 50 residents. The RA position places a high value on relationships and integrity. It requires flexibility, commitment, and excellence, as well as strong administrative skills. Through this role, RAs will develop personal leadership skills, create purposeful connections with residents and peers, and gain transferable skills that will benefit future career aspirations.

Responsibilities

Community Building

Be accessible by spending time in the living area/community to serve as a resource and support for residents.

RAs are expected to live in their assigned spaces nightly, establishing visibility with the community.

RAs should be developing relationships with residents and facilitate community events.

Support community initiatives (if applicable) such as the Pre-Nursing, Barbershop Initiative, EmpowHER Initiative, (Theme, and Living-Learning Communities), Welcome Week, and Orientation.

RAs will work to engage all residents towards advancing a sense of belonging, academic success, personal development, well-being, and enriched diverse experiences in the community.

Develop interpersonal relationships with residents through one-on-one interactions.

Programming

RAs are responsible for programming efforts, bulletin boards, newsletters, and door decorations. RAs are responsible for hosting engaging events to help residents get to know each other, get more connected to Clayton State University, and have fun! RAs have a reputation for creating some amazing Clayton State traditions that will be here for years to come.

RAs host programs once a month to provide guidance to students by keeping them knowledgeable of campus resources and engaged with their communities.

RAs are generally assigned to groups with fellow RAs to host events for their hall, buildings, and campus.

RAs receive access to the housing budget to fund these programs.

Laker Hall Community Desk

The Laker Hall Community Desk is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and is always staffed by either a Community Assistant or a Resident Assistant to assist residents, monitor activity, and help ensure the safety of the building.

All RAs work one to two 3-hour desk shifts at the Laker Hall Community Desk each week.

Resident Assistants staff the desk on the weekdays Monday- Friday from 5:00 pm-8:00 am and the entirety of the weekends starting Friday at 5:00 pm.

RAs will have an opportunity to select their preferences for their desk shifts during Fall 2023 RA Training. The desk schedule is typically created at the beginning of each semester.

After Hours Duty

The Housing and Residence Life team at Clayton State University provides service to students 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. RAs serve as first responders after hours when the housing office is closed by being on duty.

There are always two RAs on duty, one to serve residents in Laker Hall and one to serve residents in Laker Village.

RAs will serve on weekday duty days every three weeks. Weekday duty is Sunday ¿ Thursday from 5:00 PM – to 8:00 AM

RAs will serve on weekend duty 1-2 weekends in the semester. Weekend duty is Friday ¿ Sunday from 5:00 PM – 5:00 PM

RAs also assist in working duty during breaks.

RAs will have an opportunity to select preferences for their duty shifts during Fall 2023 RA Training. The duty schedule Is typically created at the beginning of the semester.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications
RAs are responsible for informing the Residence Directors of any circumstances that may have an impact on your qualifications.

Strong administrative and relationship-building skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines.

Currently enrolled at Clayton State University

At the time of employment, you must have lived on campus at Clayton State University for at least one semester.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at the time of employment.

Students who are currently involved on campus by attending events or being members of on-campus student organizations are preferred.

Pass a Criminal Background Check conducted by Clayton State University Human Resources.

In good standing with the University at the time of application and acceptance of the position as well as throughout the position including no disciplinary sanctions pending or currently in effect.

Proposed Salary

RAs receive a discounted housing rate and are only responsible for half of the housing cost.

RAs will receive a stipend amount of $906 for the academic year.
Laker Hall RAs receive a single-room suite.

Laker Village RAs receive priority preference for roommates.
RAs will receive a meal plan covered by housing. This meal plan includes 9 meals and one guest swipe per week.

Required Documents to Attach

1. Submit your resume

2. Attach a document with your response to the application questions below. Please save your response with First Name Last Name RA Application (ie. John Doe RA Application)

Application Questions

Why are you interested in becoming a Resident Assistant and how will this position help you reach your career goals?

RAs are part of a larger team within their community and work with other RAs. What skills are important to a successful team? What can you bring to a team to create a positive and effective team environment?

One component of our residential program is community engagement and relationship building through individual interactions and hosting events. Describe what community means to you. What are the three components that are essential to creating and maintaining relationships? Take into consideration any of your work or personal relationships.

If you have any questions, please email Amirrah Beeks at [email protected]

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.

Other Information

Terms of Employment
The 2023-2024 Resident Assistant position is an academic-year commitment. The academic year is defined as the fall and spring semesters. In order to be eligible for the 2023-2024 RA position, you must be graduating on or after May 2024.

Reappointment for additional academic years is not guaranteed but may be available based on performance and the successful completion of all applications, satisfactory supervisory evaluations, and interviews.

RAs may be terminated at any time based on their job performance, academics, and any changes to their conduct standings. These items are interrelated and are not independent of each other.

RAs are students first and must maintain balance while serving in the position. The RA position is the RA’s principal non-academic activity. Extra-curricular activities should not conflict with the time needed to perform effectively as an RA throughout the entire year including, but not limited to, meetings, training, duty shifts, desk shifts, and community building. The RA is expected to be available and accessible to students in their community throughout the year.