Summer RA
The Resident Advisor serves as a peer resource, model, counselor, and friend who promotes resident student development and community life consistent with the mission and policies of Union University.
Qualifications
- Committed disciple of Jesus Christ, actively pursuing a Christian lifestyle, desiring to learn and grow
- Demonstrates leadership and interpersonal skills with a desire to build Christian community
- Must be a current undergraduate Union student living in university housing (or have lived on campus a minimum of one semester)
- Be in good judicial standing with the Office of Student Services and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Must be able to work 20-25 hours in the Bowld Student Commons, plus an additional 15-20 hours completing additional responsibilities as outlined under Expectations
- Must be able to do physical activity including working outside in the sun and heat, lifting/carrying 50 lbs., and moving furniture
Expectations
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and actively involved in a local evangelical Christian church
- Available to students on a daily basis; consistently pray for building residents and Union community; uphold Union's core vales and our five community values
- Confront and report violations of the policies in the Campus Life Handbook
- Responsible for check in/out procedures, submitting work orders to Facilities Management Department, and attending staff meetings with their Residence Director
- Maintain confidentiality concerning student records and information
- Complete Room Condition Reports at the beginning of summer and update these upon checkout of summer residents
- Work 20-25 hours per week in the Bowld Student Commons, plus an additional 15-20 hours with the Office of Residence Life
- Assist Residence Life with any other duties that may arise including working with Union-sponsored camps and conferences
- Clean vacated guest suites to prepare for incoming guests, as needed (Saturday/Sunday)
- RAs who desire to hold additional employment must first be approved by the Residence Director.
Additional Responsibilities
May: Arrive for training and prepare for Rising High School Senior move-in
June: Serve Rising High School Senior students and provide programming and mentorship
Assist the Office of Residence Life in preparing for Summer Orientation
July: Assist with administrative tasks to prepare for upcoming academic year including but not
limited to data entry, organizing keys, gathering and sorting paperwork for check-in
August: Complete a walk-through of all apartments to ensure cleanliness and to address any and all
maintenance concerns
Assist with early arrival preparation and check-in
Assist in finalizing preparations for new and returning students' arrival
Compensation
- Training and Leadership Development
- Para-professional experience for your resume
- Mentoring relationships with Residence Directors and other Res Life staff members
- $9.00/hour - 37.5 hours/week
- 100% of summer housing costs will be covered.