Resident Assistant

DESCRIPTION: 

Thomas University, an independent, not-for-profit, institution of higher education in Thomasville, Georgia with undergraduate and graduate programs, invites applicants for the position of Resident Assistant for University Housing. Resident Assistants are primarily responsible for ensuring the safety and general well-being of their residents and creating positive academic and social environments for the residents with whom they live and work. Undergraduate students like their residents, Resident Assistants serve as resources and support to make the resident hall experience the best possible and to enhance the student experience across the campus The Resident Assistant reports to the Resident Director, the Director of Housing, and the Dean of Students.   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have an academic standing of Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at the starting date of appointment. 

• Must be a full-time Thomas University student at the starting date of the appointment. 

• Must be able to maintain a full-time course load for the period of appointment. Resident Assistants must maintain 12-18 credit hours per semester. Any deviation from these requirements must be approved by the Dean of Students, Director of Housing, or designee. 

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of appointment. RAs are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 during the time of appointment. Deviations from this policy must be approved by the Dean of Students, Director of Housing, or designee. 

• Must be able to work the full period of the appointment, from late July to mid-May of the academic year. 

• Must be able to be present and engage in all required activities and duties. 

• Must be in good academic, financial, and judicial standing with the University at the time of appointment and maintain good standing during the period of appointment. Applicants on probation must receive the approval of the Dean of Students, Director of Housing or designee for consideration. 

• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check. 

• Must be able and willing to comply with all university policies. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

In addition to satisfying the minimum qualifications, the successful applicant will: 

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Demonstrate strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. 

• Demonstrate strong organization and time management skills. 

• Demonstrate the ability to engage and work with diverse populations. 

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, particularly reliability and accountability. 

• Demonstrate the capacity and willingness to create and implement programming and activities for their residents. 

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of college-life in general and life at Thomas University in particular. 

• Possess independent transportation beyond campus shuttle service. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 

To apply, please complete the Thomas University application at www.thomasu.edu/employment; send an email with the subject noting “Resident Assistant” to Laura Pitts, Office of Human Resources: lpitts@thomasu.edu, and include: 

• Cover letter addressing the qualifications sited above. 

• Resume 

• Names and contact information of three professional references. These may include previous employers, coaches, professors, etc. Do not use family members or friends as references. 

• All electronic submissions should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. 

• Review of applications will begin immediately and will close February 21^st or when all positions are filled. 

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

For questions about this position, please contact Mr. Scott Grubbs, Dean of Students, at  sgrubbs@thomasu.edu. 

For more information or questions regarding submission of application materials please contact Laura Pitts at lpitts@thomasu.edu. 

Thomas University is committed to diversity.   

Thomas University is located in Thomasville, Georgia, approximately 35 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida.