Resident Assistant

Job Summary The Resident Assistant at Alcorn State University serves as a leader, helper and resource person for students. The position serves as a critical link between the students within the Resident Assistant’s assigned floor or area, the Assistant Director and the Residence Life Office. Knowledge Skills and Abilities • Ability to take initiative and think critically and creatively to solve problems and to make decisions.• Ability to communicate with and relate to students to understand their individual needs and to help those students establish strong social networks as well as connect with the appropriate academic, social and health-related resources on campus.• Ability to work successfully on a team as needed, must be self-motivated to work independently as needed and must be flexible in living and working in constantly changing and unpredictable environment. Essential Job Functions • Knows and interacts with all students within the assigned floor or area• Communicates and promotes the mission and policies of the Residence Life Office, Division of Student Affairs and Alcorn State University• Knows, abides by and enforces all rules, regulations and policies of the residence halls and of Alcorn State University (including the Residence Life Handbook and the Residence Hall Agreement)• The position requires being a representative of the University and a representative of student issues in the hall and across campus.• Creates an environment where the needs and concerns of students are appreciated• Promotes an environment that is conducive to academic and social development• Supports hall council activities and events• Promotes and supports Alcorn State University events and activities• Assists student with academic, personal and social concerns, making timely referrals as necessary• Mediates roommate conflicts• Responds to crisis situations• Works with Facility Services and/or Campus Safety staff to resolve maintenance issues and safety concerns• Participates in all trainings, staff meetings, committee assignments, openings and closings during the year• Helps with major on-campus events (examples include New Student Orientation and Commencement)• Staffs Residence housing selection processes• Serves in a regular duty rotation (including Homecoming, Thanksgiving and Spring Breaks and block breaks) Qualifications • Achieved sophomore status or the equivalent of two semesters of academic work by May 2025• Achieved a cumulative 2.75 GPA (both during the application process and throughout employment).• Be in good conduct standing with the University and be able to pass a criminal background check Posted Salary Range Physical Requirements Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds Occasionally Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds Occasionally Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds Not Required Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds Not Required Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required Travel

Created: 2025-10-29