Job Description

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  Job Number:524360
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  Classification:Resident Advisor/Assistant
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  Grade:Student Assistant 1
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  Work type:On Campus, Student Employee
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  Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
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  School/Business unit:UAA Prince William Sound College
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  Location:Valdez
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  Categories: Other, Student Affairs/Services

Position Summary:

Resident Assistants (RAs) are an integral part of the Campus Life Community environment, serving as paraprofessional members of the Residence Life staff. Each RA is personally responsible for 10-20 residents in an assigned living area. These paraprofessional staff members are charged with creating an open, inviting, inclusive, and safe living environment for residents - one that is conducive to student learning as well as social development and community engagement.

Duties:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
RA\'s will be required to intentionally engage with residents both one-on-one and in group settings. Applicants must possess strong leadership skills, conflict mediation skills, and positive decision-making abilities, as RA\'s are held to the highest ethical and professional standards. Applicants must be self-motivated, able to take initiative and work on projects independently, with minimal supervision. However, it is imperative that RA\'s be able to operate effectively in a team-oriented environment, to work collaboratively with other departments as an office representative, and to demonstrate an appropriate level of self-awareness. Critical thinking skills, self-awareness, and the ability to take initiative are paramount. Applicants are expected to design and facilitate student programs and activities, both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must possess the social skills, self-awareness, and a reasonable level of comfort to interact positively, objectively, and professionally with students, faculty, and staff.


Preferred Experience:

Preference will be given to current and past Student Housing residents. Experience living in college student housing or in planning campus activities preferred. Students who are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program are encouraged to apply.


Required Education or Training:
Successful candidates must arrive on campus early prior to the Fall semester to begin work on Monday, August 16, 2023. They must be willing and adept at learning job skills after start. Current enrollment at PWSC in at least 12 credits and a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 is required.

NOTICE: Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will require the withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load). While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.



Salary Information:
This is a part-time, non-exempt student position.



Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application. This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200. UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Casey Frahm, HR Coordinator, at cefrahm@alaska.edu. Advertised: 21 Apr 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2024 Alaskan Daylight Time