Resident Assistant for University Housing
DESCRIPTION:
Thomas University, an independent, not-for-profit, institution of higher
education in Thomasville, Georgia with undergraduate and graduate programs,
invites applicants for the position of Resident Assistant for University
Housing. Resident Assistants are primarily responsible for ensuring the safety
and general well-being of their residents and creating positive academic and
social environments for the residents with whom they live and work. Like their
residents, Resident Assistants are undergraduates who serve as resources and
support to make the resident hall experience the best possible and to enhance
the student experience across the campus. The Resident Assistant reports to
the Resident Director, the Director of Housing, and the Dean of Students or
their designees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have an academic standing of Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at the
starting date of appointment.
Must be a full-time Thomas University student at the starting date of the
appointment.
Must be able to maintain a full-time course load for the period of
appointment. Resident Assistants must maintain 12-18 credit hours per
semester. Any deviation from these requirements must be approved by the
Dean of Students, Director of Housing, or designee.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of appointment.
RAs are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 during the time of
appointment. Deviations from this policy must be approved by the Dean of
Students, Director of Housing, or designee.
Must be able to work for the full period of the appointment, from late
July to mid-May of the academic year.
Must be able to be present and engage in all required activities and
duties.
Must be in good academic, financial, and judicial standing with the
University at the time of appointment and maintain good standing during
the period of appointment. Applicants on probation must receive the
approval of the Dean of Students, Director of Housing or designee for
consideration.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Must be able and willing to comply with all university policies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to satisfying the minimum qualifications, the successful applicant
will:
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Demonstrate strong organization and time management skills.
Demonstrate the ability to engage and work with students from various
backgrounds.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills, particularly reliability and
accountability.
Demonstrate the capacity and willingness to create and implement
programming and activities for their residents.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of college life in general and life
at Thomas University in particular.
Possess independent transportation beyond the campus shuttle service.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
To Apply: Please complete the application at
https: // apply.appone.com/job/68d30739146d8a3eec56bfa2and include:
Cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above.
Resume
Names and contact information of three professional references. These may
include previous employers, coaches, professors, etc. Do not use family
members or friends as references.
All electronic submissions should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will close when all
positions are filled.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For questions about this position, please contact Mr. Scott Grubbs, Dean of
Students, at [email protected].
For more information or questions regarding submission of application
materials please contact Ms. Anna Benefield at [email protected]
