APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 28, 2024

  NOT ALL POSITIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE, BUT AVAILABLE POSITIONS WILL BE COMMUNICATED ONCE APPLICATION DEADLINE ENDS

STATUS: Part-Time (Flexible Schedule)

 

Reports to: Director of Student Life & Events and the Assistant Director of Student Life.

This position is a considered a flexible shift. This position is required to work a minimum of 4 hours within the office weekly, and to be present to work all additional assigned events for the Student Life & Events team. Due to the nature of the position, the RA is “on call” to some degree, and as a result some weeks may require more hours than others. As a result, this position requires a level of flexibility and availability, including nights and weekends.

 

OVERVIEW: The Office of Student Life & Events exists to create a vibrant campus environment, and to provide students with activities that promote growth, discipleship, and community. The Resident Assistant supports this mission by serving residents within campus housing and assisting within the office of Student Life & Events.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Oversee and serve residents within campus housing alongside the Housing Coordinator and Assistant Director of Student Life Basic administrative and organizational tasks within campus housing admin work Promote community engagement and spiritual growth among residents, and serve as a resource for students Intentional mentorship among residents - spiritual encouragement and church connection for discipleship Contribute to area and campus event planning and preparation (all hands-on-deck conferences or events as assigned) Basic administrative tasks within the office of Student Life & Events: Move-in days and vacates/checkouts for students Room checks bi-weekly for undergraduates Communicating campus events to students and participating when possible Communicating maintenance plans and helping with work orders or emergency maintenance if necessary Dorm meetings as needed Disciplinary incidents, mental issues or health concerns (bereavement, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, etc.) - work with Assistant Director of Student Life on this Following Title IX and Clery Act rules with reporting and care for students - work with Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Director of Student Life on this Plan and implement area events at least 4 times a semester Manage individual budget given at the beginning of the budget year (August 1) or coordinate other financial means with Assistant Director of Student Life Other duties and responsibilities as assigned and needed

 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Must be a current MBTS or Spurgeon College student, at any degree level Interpersonal skills appropriate for interaction with faculty, staff, students, and guests Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard to staff meetings and events Standard administrative skills (Google Drive, Email, Word, Excel, etc.) Must commit to a full-year contract

 

HOUSING BENEFITS:

 

Each Resident Assistant will receive a housing stipend. This stipend varies by where you live on campus. For Undergraduate students, this will include your meal plan.

 

IR DIVISION VALUES/CHARACTER QUALIFICATIONS

 

Hungry: Hungry team members are passionate about progress. They are continuously moving forward, innovating, and improving. Hungry team members are also determined, self-motivated, and willing to take ownership and do what is necessary to support the team and accomplish its goals.

 

Humble: Humble team members are eager to serve. According to Tim Keller, “the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less.” That doesn’t mean these individuals are insecure. Quite the opposite, they recognize that God has given them pronounced gifts and weaknesses. In the case of both, others are the focus. Their strengths exist to serve others, especially their team. Similarly, their weaknesses are an invitation to depend on God and the strengths of others. Humble team members assume the best of others and are willing to “clean toilets” to support the team and get the job done.

 

Smart: Smart team members “get it”. They are exceptionally wise in how they deal with both people and projects. Smart team members intuitively understand people. They naturally see and appreciate underlying relational dynamics, allowing them to develop solutions and serve others well. As for projects, smart team members intuitively connect dots, see the big picture, and look for creative solutions to challenges. They ask lots of questions and assume there is almost always a better way to do something.

 

Happy and Hopeful: Happy and hopeful team members are kind, encouraging, and optimistic. They engage people and projects with a joyful heart and attitude to serve. They assume the best of others, are fun to be around, and don’t take themselves too seriously. Crucially, these team members are committed to hope and optimism. Yes, they’re realistic, but they are determined to be a voice of joyful courage and anticipation. Their glass is half full.