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Resident Assistant (RA) Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Available to work the full contracted date for the entire 2026-2027 academic year (Fall and Spring semester)

Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the start of employment

Experience living in a residence hall for more than 1 semester (or other related communal living)

Enrolled as a full-time student at UW- Stevens Point (12 credit minimum)

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership Experience (Coaching Executive Board Position Tutor General Member of a group etc.)

Experience educating individuals (health wellness academics etc.)

Experience planning developing and/or implementing events

Experience completing administrative tasks

Experience enforcing rules regulations and policies

Experience working with diverse groups of people

Benefits

Room Benefits:

o All Halls except for Suites: Receive a single room waiver contingent upon 2026-2027 budget approval

o : Individuals are assigned to a four-person suite; each person is assigned to a single-occupant bedroom within the suite. A waiver is granted to the single-occupancy bedroom

Full waiver of each semesters fees for a meal plan as specified by Housing and Residence Life

A stipend of $500 per semester for your first and second semester of service as an RA. Stipend increases to $550 per semester after the second semester of service as an RA

Gain skills in event planning crisis management relationship building leadership and more

Resident Assistant (RA) Position Description

GENERAL FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The position of a Resident Assistant is a part-time student employment opportunity at the University of WisconsinStevens Point in the Office of Housing and Residence Life. A Resident Assistant (RA) is a student staff member who lives on each floor within the residence halls. RAs promote individual success through community development on the floors ranging from 45-70 residents. They are responsible for attending training opening and closing the halls serving as Desk Receptionists programming for student development and wellness needs of residents providing information on campus and community resources serving as a contact and referral source for student concerns hall security student conduct observation intervention and reporting. This position is part-time employment in conjunction with the employees full-time academic schedule. The accumulated duties of this position require the employee to work twenty (20) hours per week during the academic year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic mission support

Assist in the development of an academic environment and communicate academic support services to students

Model academic interests and appropriate study skills

Be aware of and communicate academic support services available to students

Talk with students regularly pertaining to their academic and career development progress

Wellness lifestyle support

Educate students about community development through programming efforts

Assist students in understanding how personal lifestyle choices affect the floor communitys health

Programming

Plan develop and initiate social and educational programs as specified by the Residence Hall Director (RHD)

Assess residents needs for academic success programming

Assist other staff including the RHD in formulating residence hall programming strategies

Encourage student ideas and student involvement

Interact with residents regularly

Encourage and support hall activities and programming

Attend hall activities and events

Support your hall program board through your involvement in their meetings and programs

Hold floor meetings regularly or when assigned by RHD

Resident Assistants may drive university vehicles to transport students to events programs and/or activities

Administration

Complete room condition reports and inventories for student rooms

Report problems initiate and follow maintenance request through to completion

Assist in staff selection as requested by the RHD

Work the hall front desk four (4) hours per week as a part of the twenty (20) hours per week requirement of the RA position

Assist in the facilitation of room changes and single room assignments

Perform room inspections and follow check-in/check-out procedures as assigned

Maintain inventory of common area furnishings

Maintain open and frequent communication with the RHD

Attend all weekly meetings scheduled by the RHD (one-on-ones staff meetings etc.)

o Staff meetings will be scheduled a minimum of a 2-hour duration and times may vary from hall to hall

Dealing with inappropriate behavior

Confront individuals or groups violating state university or residence hall rules regulations or policies and report individuals according to procedures established by the university and the RHD

Enforce all rules regulations and policies with consistency and fairness

Be able to provide residents with rationale for state university and residence hall rules regulations and procedures including disciplinary procedures

Serve in an oversight capacity in university dining facilities

Perform duty/rounds as scheduled; duty staffing assignments may vary from hall to hall

Development of staff relations

Participate openly and honestly in communication with the RHD other RAs and other designated staff

Participate actively in meetings training and other activities

Communicate regularly with the RHD about programming plans and resident concerns

Function as a team member with the hall staff to solve mutual concerns

Offer input concerning processes and procedures

Support the decisions of the department of Housing and Residence Life the RHD and other staff

Maintain confidentiality regarding job-related information and relationships with staff

Convey accurate information related to decisions policies and actions of other staff

Work with and support maintenance staff and explain their functions to the residents

Facilitation of community development

Help students adjust to the residence hall and university

Strive to establish and maintain an open relationship with individuals on your floor and in your hall

Work with students to maintain the rights and privacy of all residents

Encourage and support students in their involvement in residence hall program board programming and campus activities

Encourage academic achievement among residents and help them to comprehend its importance to the development of community on the wing in the hall and on the campus

Additional responsibilities

Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the RHD to help meet the needs of your hall. These responsibilities constitute part of your employment agreement

Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act to include completion of required training and reporting of all crimes to the university

As an employee of the university report witnessed or otherwise reported incidents of sexual assault to the Office of the Dean of Students (36.11(22)(c)))

Uphold FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and protect confidential information of students and their support systems

Serve as a Responsible Employee as defined by Title IX and UWSP Policy 14.2 to report thorough and complete information about sexual harassment sexual assault dating violence domestic violence stalking and other gender-based discrimination

Conditions of employment

Maintain the conditions of this position for the entire academic year

Must have lived in a residence hall or other communal living experience for at least one (1) semester by start of employment

Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. If your semester GPA is 1.50 or lower your contract may be rescinded

Must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) credits each semester of employment

Carry no more than sixteen (16) credits unless you receive prior approval from your RHD

Resident Assistants are expected to work 20 hours a week and prioritize their RA duties over any other non-academic commitments. Housing and Residence Life expects you to work 20 hours a week in the hall including being available for duty and staff meetings. If you are participating in student teaching or other academic commitments such as full-time internships co-ops practicums etc. you are not eligible for this position.

If you have any commitments that you know will be time intensive you are responsible for disclosing this in your RA application. Examples of this include but are not limited to part-time internships athletics club commitments other jobs etc.

Give the RA position priority over all other activities except academics

Must get approval from RHD before committing to any major extracurricular activities including officer positions and intercollegiate athletics. Some athletic and extracurricular program schedules work better than others while being a staff member. We try our best to accommodate individuals; however your staff position is expected to be the priority

Forego all other on campus employment unless granted permission from your RHD. If approved additional on campus employment is limited to a maximum of five (5) hours per week. Outside employment is discouraged especially in the first semester as a staff member

Be in good conduct standing with the university at the time the contract begins and have no further conduct incidents after the contract is signed. Prior university conduct records do not disqualify applicants but will be reviewed prior to employment. Employment will require a criminal background check and sexual harassment reference check.

Model positive behaviors appropriate to the university community and behave in a manner consistent with all the rules and regulations expected of all students and employees of UW-Stevens Point

Must fulfill individual hall requirements including programming duty desk meetings and ongoing training set by the RHD

Live in the residence hall assigned whenever the university is in session. Your hall assignment is subject to change each year of employment.

o The department of Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to reassign RAs based on occupancy needs or hall structure changes at any time.

o After two years in a community Housing and Residence Life requires Resident Assistants to move to a new community style regardless of supervisor. This ensures that all RAs continue to grow in their roles and will have more opportunities for professional development.

Return to your residence hall prior to the fall (Approx. 2 weeks before semester begins) and spring semesters (Approx. 5 days before semester begins) to participate in staff training programs assist in the orientation of students to the residence hall and be on-campus the weekend when hall opens.

Must be able to return by the date specified prior to re-opening after any break period.

Remain on-campus in the residence hall for closed weekends which includes the opening weekend each semester the weekend before final exams in the spring semester and Homecoming weekend. Also remain in the hall after it has closed each semester to assist with closing procedures. Note: Residence halls remain open during fall break winter break and spring break. During each of these break periods one staff member in each hall will be on-duty. You may be asked to work one of the break periods; staff who do will receive additional compensation.

Compensation package

Room Space Benefits:

o All Halls except Suites: Receive a single room waiver contingent upon budget approval.

o : Individuals are assigned to a four-person suite; each person is assigned to a single-occupant bedroom within the suite. A waiver is granted to the single-occupancy bedroom

o If over-occupancy occurs RAs may choose a roommate or one could be assigned on a temporary basis. Housing and Residence Life will determine the additional compensation for the RA with the roommate.

A stipend of $500 per semester for your first and second semesters of service as an RA. Stipend increases to $550 per semester after the second semester of service as an RA.

Waiver of each semesters fees for a meal plan as specified by Housing and Residence Life

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Special Notes:

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An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.