University Housing provides employment opportunities to Southeastern students through student work study and its award winning Resident Assistant program. Housing is a great place to earn money while being a part of a bustling, exciting environment as a college student at Southeastern!
A Resident Assistant (RA) is an undergraduate or graduate student staff member who lives in the residence halls. They help support the academic success, social development, and personal growth of students by creating programs and experiences within a diverse community of learners that involve students, faculty, and staff.
The benefits of being a Resident Assistant at Southeastern include a scholarship in the amount of the student’s room, default meal plan charge, and stipend each semester. Arguably more important are the intangible benefits of the RA position, which include training in crisis management, negotiation, advocacy, time management, etc. RAs are often prepared to make successful transitions from the college environment to the job market since they can demonstrate leadership training, management skills, and community involvement as part of their collegiate experience.
Resident Assistants are responsible for office functions, administrating, and participating as a team member within their residence hall. RAs are responsible for performing a variety of front desk, clerical, and customer service functions.
The description of duties, which follows, provides a general outline of the responsibilities of a Resident Assistant. RAs are assigned to one of the University residence halls. Specific duties assigned vary depending on the needs of the residence hall and student population.
Community Building
Resident Assistants are required to plan and facilitate events for the residents in order to enhance the living community within the hall. These programs can take almost any form, ranging from community service projects, to social events such as games and outdoor events, to educational programs where a topic is explored or a skill (ex: cooking, laundry, time-management, etc.) is taught. These programs follow the SLU Programming Model: Spontaneous Programming, Learning & Educational Programming, and University Life & Campus Involvement.
Administrative Duties
Participating as a Team Member
Overall, RAs are college students who have chosen to accept a heightened degree of responsibility for enhancing the college environment, while taking the opportunity to influence the overall wellbeing and Southeastern experience for the resident student population.
If you are interested in gaining permission to take the RA class, Leadership Training 301, please send an email to [email protected]. Enrollment for the RA class is limited, you will be notified if you are given permission to enroll for the upcoming semester.
