Federal Work Study - Resident Assistant - Naropa University

Position Title: Resident Assistant
# of Openings: 2
Department/Program: Resident Life 91000
Work Location: 100% On-Site
Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus
Reports to: Director of Campus & Residential Life
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
FTE: 25% (10 hrs/week)
Compensation: $16.00 an hour

Application Deadline: 12/18/24 or until position is filled.

Job Summary
The Resident Assistant (RA) is a para-professional, live-in position, supporting the Department of Campus & Residential Life. The RA’s primary role is that of person of contact for our residential students. This means that the RA must be visible and accessible within the community. RAs uphold the Naropa community Code of Conduct in regard to Residential Life and Naropa University policies, particularly as relates to alcohol, drugs, noise, and safety issues. RAs also serve as our Summer Conference Assistants (SCAs), assisting the Department of Campus & Residential Life in providing excellent customer service and hospitality to our summer conference attendees and guests. Performance is assessed in the areas of four(4) Key Accountabilities: 1) general duties, 2) on-call duties, 3) administrative duties, and 4) summer conferences.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
General Duties
• Attending our biweekly all staff meetings
• Facilitation of roommate agreements and mediation of roommate conflicts
• Regularly scheduled community meetings
• Upkeep of Snow Lion’s laundry room and community room as well as 2333 Arapahoe’s communal kitchen, living room, laundry room, and decks and patios.
• Assisting the Office of Campus & Residential Life with Health & Safety Inspections, and Evacuation Drills

On-Call Duties
• Serving on the Resident Assistant On-Call rotation on a regular basis between 5:00pm and 9:00am Monday – Friday and all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and academic breaks, holidays, and campus closures.
• Performing rounds in both Snow Lion Apartments and 2333 Arapahoe Residence Hall every night one is on-call
• Addressing policy violations, facilities concerns, resident questions and concerns, and emergencies while on-call

Administrative Duties
• Submitting On-Call Nightly Reports when on call
• Submission and follow up of Facilities Work Requests

Summer Conference Duties
Assist the Office of Campus & Residential Life with summer conferences, including but not limited to:
• Laundering/cleaning and replacing linens, towels, and dishes
• Light cleaning of units between guest stays
• Assisting with conference check-in and check-out
• Assisting with on-call emergency concerns

What Naropa Requires…

• Student must be awarded work study hours by the Naropa Financial Aid office in order to fill this position.
• This position must be filled by a current Naropa Student who has completed at least one year as a full-time student at Naropa by the start date of employment in this position.
• Must either be currently living or able to relocate to either residence hall.
• Must be able to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• The RA must possess strong leadership characteristics, these may include but are not limited to: responsibility, positive attitude, enthusiasm, adaptability, commitment, integrity, team-building skills, clear communication abilities, sound judgment, initiative, the ability to appropriately delegate responsibility, time-management skills, and the ability to establish and maintain clear boundaries.
• The RA position requires the ability to relate well to individuals of all identities, regardless of their ethnic, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, and religious backgrounds, encouraging better understanding of cultural diversity and individual differences in the residence hall.
• The position requires the interest and willingness to learn to develop and guide a cohesive and inclusive community while supporting the academic mission of the University through purposeful programming and demonstration of personal integrity.
• Must have and maintain a 2.5 Semester and Cumulative GPA.
• All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.
• All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.

Qualifications Naropa Would Prefer in Candidates for this Position
• Current or previous residence hall experience as a resident or RA
• Current or previous campus leadership

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:

-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
-Memorial Day
-Juneteenth
-Independence Day
-Labor Day
-Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November
-Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s

Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University’s commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE

Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and education institution that welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet all criteria, including both minimum and preferred qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications, or unsure if you do, and feel you may be a good fit for the role, we encourage you to apply.