Colorado State University

The Summer Resident Assistant (RA) is a live-in student staff member with University Housing, Housing & Dining Services that supports the University Housing mission:

“We strive to create vibrant and inclusive communities throughout students’ on campus housing experience which enhance learning, personal and social growth, and global engagement”.

RAs also support Colorado State University’s Principles of Community: Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice.

Responsibilities

Summer Resident Assistants will be assigned to Summer Session housing as their responsibility for the summer term. The Summer RA will have responsibilities in community development, safety & security within the residence hall, and assisting residents/guests individually and in groups. The primary role is to facilitate the creation of a positive Summer Session residence hall environment which supports students’ transition, academic, and personal success. Summer RAs agree to uphold University policies and present a positive image of Colorado State University to residents and guests.

Position Responsibilities

Community Development
1. Assist residents/guests in understanding community standards and in accepting responsibility for floor/individual issues.
2. Facilitate community meetings at the beginning of each 4-week session. Utilize various strategies to encourage residents’ engagement on campus and contribute to their success.
3. Facilitate programming that connects students with each other to support the Summer Session experience.
4. Mediate conflicts between residents/guests.
5. Establish and maintain an environment that is supportive of successful academic achievement.
6. Encourage students to utilize campus resources and work in partnership with other departments on campus.
7. Maintain a high profile in the hall when working; be approachable and receptive.
8. Maintain on-going interactions and conversations with residents/guests individually and as a community.
9. Know names and pertinent information about community residents/guests.

Diversity and Inclusion
1. Create a respectful community in which students’ stories are honored and all identities are welcome.
2. Utilize and promote activities and strategies that contribute to increasing students’ multicultural competence.
3. Work cooperatively with students to understand Housing & Dining Services’ commitment to diversity, and CSUs Principles of Community both by respecting the rights and privacy of others and being supportive of individual differences.
4. Help students learn about/know about diversity resources on campus.
5. Demonstrate personal growth and self-awareness of own and others’ personal identities.

Safety
1. Respond to student behavior which involves incidents of bias based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy, in accordance with CSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy: https://oeo.colostate.edu/non-discrimination-statement/.
2. Uphold CSU’s Title IX “Responsible Employee” responsibilities, which include reporting all incidents of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking, and retaliation through supervisors, per CSU’s policy: https://oeo.colostate.edu/title-ix-sexual-harassment/.
3. Respond to and document maintenance concerns in the building.
4. During emergencies, record and relay information to the appropriate staff members and agencies. This includes, but is not limited to, fire alarms, rescue calls, severe weather notices, and police calls.
5. Carry a departmental cell phone and share in the responsibility for safety and security of residents/guests/guests through building safety walks while on call. On-call hours are typically between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or when the front desk is closed
6. Serve as a resource of information for students, guests, staff or others via phone, one-on-one interaction, and during security walks.
7. Assume responsibility for informing and educating students about their rights and responsibilities as students and hall residents/guests/guests. Communicate residence hall policies and procedures, expectations concerning standards of student conduct at Colorado State University, as well as the possible consequences resulting from a violation of stated policies and procedures.
8. Know about, respond to, and follow up on hall emergencies/procedures, policy violations, and know appropriate staff and resources to contact.
9. Support and adhere to University and Housing & Dining Services policies, regulations, and procedures.

Staff and Administrative Functions

1. Attend required staff training activities as needed (staff training schedule to be determined)
2. Attend scheduled weekly staff meetings (staff meeting schedule to be determined)
3. Assist with hall and administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor, and where appropriate.
4. Actively support other members of the staff; work collaboratively as a team, while honoring social distancing guidelines.

Conditions of Employment
1. Must be able and willing to be work during the entire period of employment
a. Saturday, May 11, 2024, to Monday, August 5, 2024.
2. Be available and willing to attend the required staff training activities. Anticipated dates for staff training are Monday, May 13, 2024, to Friday, May 17, 2024.
a. Attendance to Spring 2024 training on Saturday, April 13, 2024 (tentative)
3. Commit to live on-campus during the period of employment in the room provided.
4. Consent to, and participate in, a background check
a. Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire and background check
5. Participate in a review of conduct records at Colorado State University prior to and throughout employment
6. During their period of employment, Summer RAs may be enrolled in summer classes in consultation with their supervisor.
7. Summer RAs participating in summer internships, practicums, or student teaching experiences must receive approval from their supervisor prior to participating in such activities.
8. Work 15-20 hours per week. The Summer RA job requires both regularly scheduled responsibilities (such as staff meetings and supervisory meetings), and times staff are available and accessible to community residents. RA work time should be planned in consultation with the supervisor and the RA should be accessible to residents for informal contact, especially during high activity times (typically 4:00 p.m. to midnight)
9. Be eligible to work in the United States. RAs are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to fulfill their role while remaining in compliance with all University, State, and Federal work regulations
10. The State of Colorado has an at-will employment policy. This position may be revoked by the University at any time and for any reason
11. Summer RAs are University employees and must abide by all University policies, including University Housing policies and the Student Code of Conduct.

Required Qualifications:
1. Hold good academic standing with the University; have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (undergrad) or of at least 3. (graduate)
2. 15 or more completed credit hours at time of application
3. No current or pending disciplinary incidents (prior incidents are not a disqualification, but all prior cases must be closed by time of hire)
4. Eligible to work in the U.S. up to 20 hours per week
5. Enrolled at CSU for the Summer 2024 and/or Fall 2024 term

Preferred Qualifications:
1. 2.5 GPA or higher
2. Previous paraprofessional staff experience in University Housing
3. Two or more experiences living in a residence hall at any college/university
4. Demonstrated ability to relate with people of different cultural backgrounds

Total Vacancies
Up to 10

Remuneration

Single residence hall room within the assigned building/complex, which is available to Summer RAs throughout their employment period.
21 meals per week in on-campus dining facilities.

***Remuneration may impact the amount of financial aid you receive. To learn more about possible impacts, it is the employee’s responsibility to contact the Office of Financial Aid to understand your specific circumstances.

Position Benefits
Staff can work with supervisors to take time away when sick or for personal reasons. This position does not offer healthcare or other benefits.

To Apply:
Please apply online using colostate.erezlife.com. Priority consideration is given to applications received by Sunday, February 18th, 2024.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.
Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates, and all applicants must be 18 or older at time of background check to be considered for a position.