POSITION AS A RESIDENT ADVISOR

RESIDENT ADVISOR (RA) JOB SUMMARY:

RA's are student staff members of the Department of Housing and Residence Life, who, as a requirement of the position live in an assigned residence hall/building to assist their fellow student residents. The RA is supervised by the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) of their assignment building. The RLC is a professional staff member of the Department that lives and works in their building(s). The RA spends a great deal of time getting to know their residents, and the other residents of their assigned area; serving as a campus resource and positive peer leader. The RA works to create community on their floor/building that is welcoming, safe and conducive to success of the residents both academically and personally. The RA position requires RA staff to assist in enforcing Housing and Residence Life policies, as well as, the University of Memphis Student Code of Rights and Responsibility. RAs are selected for the position based on leadership potential, interpersonal skills, sense of responsibility, understanding of campus life and excitement to learn.

Applications are due March 17, 2025, at 12pm (noon)

 

University of Memphis Department of Housing and Residence Life Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place 3615 Central Ave. Suite 175 Memphis, TN 38152