Posting Details

Position Information

Student Employment Type Student Assistant Position Title Student Assistant- Resident Assistant Posting Number Stu00640 Recruitment Type CCGA Students Only Position Summary Information

Nature of Work

The Resident Assistant (RA) is a live-in, part-time, current College of Coastal Georgia student employee in the residence hall who is chosen through a departmental selection process. The RA will work under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing/Deputy Title IX Coordinator and under the day-to-day supervision of the Residence Hall Director.
The weekly schedule will be assigned by the supervisor in conjunction with the student’s class schedule. The work schedule is subject to change between semesters or as needed. Students are not to work during scheduled class time, even if class is cancelled or dismissed early.

Essential Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RAs general expectations are as follows:

• Interacting with your residents
  
• One-to-one meeting with the Residence Hall Director
  
• Staff meeting
  
• Information desk hours
  
• On-call responsibilities
  
• Planning and implementing hall events
  
• Staff development
  
• Resident outreach and interaction. RAs must know their residents, be approachable and accessible, encourage resident involvement, support academics, assist with needs and make appropriate referrals.
  
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
  
• Prepare residence hall for residents.
  
• Perform check-ins (inspect rooms, distribute keys and key cards, prepare and process check-in forms, etc.).
  
• Perform check-outs (collects keys and key cards, process paperwork, inspect rooms for damaged and missing items, etc.).
  
• Maintain the information desk during specified times in a professional manner.
  
• Participate in an on-call rotation that includes evening rounds to ensure the safety and security. On call responsibilities include meeting the needs of residential students and summer conference guests. Confirm that residence hall policies are being followed.
  
• Maintain building security at all times and report any violations to the Residence Hall Director.
  
• Submit accurate reports as required and provide necessary follow-up.
  
• Assist during emergency situations such as fire, medical emergency, severe weather, etc.
  
• Serve as resource person.
  
• Anticipate needs and problems; take or recommend action as appropriate.
  
• Assist with housing operations.
  
• Complete program responsibilities: door decorations, bulletin boards, educational programs, social programs, etc.
  
• Utilize meal plan to interact with residents in the dining hall to improve and develop relationships
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Training

• Must be enrolled in six credit hours.
  
• Must have and maintain a minimum of 2.5 Grade Point Average
  
• Cannot be employed in any other job on campus
  
• Must pass a criminal background check
  
• Must have a $0 balance on student account prior to start of employment

Preferred Qualifications and Training

• Organized
  
• Detail-oriented
  
• Punctual
  
• Ability to work independently
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Present a professional appearance
  
• Team player, willing to pitch in whenever job needs to get done
  
• Dependable and follows through
  
• Present positive image of the College of Coastal Georgia
  
• Ability to accept and follow directions
  
• Thorough knowledge of campus and community resources and facilities

*This position is for Academic Year 2019-2020.

Work Hours 19.5 Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Coastal Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

CCGA Information

College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia. Located on Georgia’s coast, the College campus is in Brunswick with additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland. The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow’s leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers baccalaureate degrees in American Studies, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, French, Health Informatics, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Nursing (BSN), Psychology, Public Management, Spanish, and Workforce Management and Leadership, as well as career associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nursing (ASN) and Radiologic Science. A veterans-friendly campus, the College is a designated Yellow Ribbon School. Approximately 3,000 students are served by more than 200 staff members and a teaching faculty of whom 52% hold doctoral degrees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/15/2019 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first learn of this job opening?
   • Brunswick News
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Coastal CareerLink
   • College of Coastal Georgia website (www.ccga.edu)
   • Current/Former College Employee
   • Personal Referral
   • www.higheredjobs.com
   • University System Applicant Clearinghouse
   • Other
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Georgia Department of Labor
2. * Are you currently employed by this College? If yes, enter the department name. If no, enter "No".

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is your student ID number?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you have an institutional GPA of 2.5 or higher (will be verified by the selection committee)?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Will you be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at CCGA during the semester for which this position would employ you?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents