Resident Assistant-Boca - Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:


Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Resident Assistant. - Boca Raton, FL




Summary of Responsibilities:




+ The Resident Assistant ( RA ) is a student staff member responsible for promoting a safe, healthy, and welcoming community by creating a sense of belonging among residents through individual, floor, and community-wide interactions .






+ Required to live on campus.






+ Providing immediate assistance and contacting appropriate authorities or resources when needed.






+ Implementing the Atlantic Experience residential curriculum with residents .






+ Assisting in resolving conflicts between residents, whether related to shared responsibilities or interpersonal issues.






+ Enforcing and documenting residence hall policies to maintain a safe and respectful living environment.






+ Assisting in emergency drills and educating residents about safety protocols.






+ Rotating on-call duty shifts to be available for emergencies and late-night assistance .






+ Serving as a first point of contact for residents in crisis or emergencies.






+ Helping residents during the move-in process by providing information, assistance , and support.






+ Conducting regular safety inspections and reporting any maintenance or security concerns.






+ Participating in ongoing training, workshops, and meetings to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the RA role.






+ Completing administrative duties like documenting incidents, maintaining records, and managing paperwork.






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Minimum Qualifications:

FAU degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (twelve if international); or graduate student with a minimum of five credit hours (nine if international). A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA for UG students and minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students. College work study fall under the exempt, weekly pay rate type.





Salary:

$15.25 per hour.





College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: Residential Education - Boca Raton





Location:

Boca Raton





Work Days and Hours:

Sunday - Saturday, 20 hours a week. Shift will vary.





Application Deadline:

2024-12-15





Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a part time position.





APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:


Resume



OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:


Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.





PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:


Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.





REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:


Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.


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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.




Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.




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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers


Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.