Resident Hall Assistant - UAF

University of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2024 CLOSED ON 3/31/2024

Job Posting for Resident Hall Assistant - UAF at University of Alaska

  • Job Number:527626
  • Classification:Resident Advisor/Assistant
  • Grade:Student Assistant 2
  • Work type:On Campus, Student Employee
  • Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • School/Business unit:UAF Student Services
  • Location:Fairbanks
  • Categories: Academic Advising/Student Support & Services, Other/Miscellaneous

Position Summary:

Become a member of a community dedicated to academic achievement, learning, and personal growth. The Department of Residence Life at the University of Alaska Fairbanks hopes to provide you the ability to enjoy and benefit from a vibrant learning environment, as well as grant you the opportunity to responsibly contribute to your community by keeping it safe, healthy, and enjoyable for all. Your residential environment will provide the opportunity to experience new concepts, different cultures, an active community, and a pleasant and comfortable living space. Our goal is that the learning experiences outside the classroom encourage and enhance the academic mission of the University. We hope you will get involved in your residential community and will help making it a “home away from home.” for all our students.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Critical skills:
  • Demonstrate leadership potential and or previous leadership experience.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (both verbally and written) with all types of people.

  • Ability to work through conflict mediation and confrontation.

  • Ability to understand work to be done, organize that work and complete work in a timely manner.

  • Ability to analyze information, problem solve and use sound judgment in decision making.

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

  • Ability to work a minimum of 3 week nights starting at 7:00pm and ending at 8:00am as well as all-day weekend hours on a rotating basis.

  • Organizational skills

  • Commitment to UAF Student Affairs and Residence Life Mission, Vision, and Goals

  • Positive and problem-solving attitude

  • Approachability

  • Must be able to use Microsoft and Google suite applications.

  • Able to lift and carry 15 pounds.

  • Able to identify individuals from a minimum of 10 feet away.

  • Able to walk up and down 8 flights of stairs.

  • A commitment of one full academic year (or the remainder of such at the time of hire)

  • Typical Experience:
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • Applicants must have a cumulative and semester grade point average of 2.0 or above at the time of application and start date.
    • -If a successful candidate enters the position with a cumulative or semester grade point average below 2.0, the RA will be placed on Residence Life Academic Probation. The RA will have one semester to raise their cumulative and semester grade point average to 2.0 or above in order to remain employed in the RA role.
    • Graduate Teaching Assistants are not eligible for RA positions due to time commitments.
    • Applicants must have unrestricted employment authorization in the United States.
    • Applicants must complete all UAF employee Required Training (including Safety training, Title IX, Protection of minors, Campus Security Authority, and FERPA) within two weeks of their hire date.
    • At the time of hire, applicants must have applied for housing through the Department of Residence Life and paid any application fees.
    Preference is given to applicants with a minimum of two semesters of community living experience prior to their term of employment.

    Required Education or Training:
    • Must be a full-time student at UAF (12 undergraduate credits / 9 graduate credits).
    • All applicants will have their university student conduct record reviewed, and this review will be taken into consideration during the application/interview process.
    • Must be available to maintain a schedule that ensures student contact, particularly during evening hours and weekends. Must be available to work for the duration of the RA contract period. Contract dates are subject to change.

    Salary Information:

    This is a student position. Starting wage is $13.03/hr with a stipend of $364.84.



    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    While in a student position, a student employee cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university, (some examples of other types of non-compatible employment are regular or temporary staff, adjunct position, etc.

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified


    The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

    UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

    The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

    Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

    If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at bmthimsen@alaska.edu or 907-474-5979.

    Advertised: 26 Jan 2024 Alaskan Standard Time
    Applications close: 31 Dec 2024 Alaskan Standard Time

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