Job

Extra Help/Resident Assistant (Multiple Open Positions)

University of Arkansas

Hours: Part time
Where: Little Rock
Posted: Sep 2

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What you'd do

Plan, organize, and facilitate programs based on the needs and interests of the residents
Be involved in your community and encourage the involvement of residents in community and campus activities
Fulfill community building requirements as outlined by Residential Curriculum, their Hall Director (HD), and through training sessions
Attend UA Little Rock-sponsored events throughout the academic year.
RAs are required to participate in their community’s on-call rotation. It is up to the community’s HD to set the On-Call schedule with the RAs
Notify the Hall Director or the on-call Hall Director anytime emergency personnel are observed in the building, you are in need of a consultation, or need to report an incident
Rounds and on-call responsibilities are subject to change for holidays, sanctioned University functions, and to meet the needs of the Office of Campus Living.
Walk all areas of their hall/floor on a regular basis
Report damages, facility repairs, and safety concerns in a timely manner and follow up with residents on the progress of repairs
Assist with move-outs/tours when needed or when there are a large number of prospective students. (i.e. Discover UA Little Rock & Experience UA Little Rock)

What they want

Must be admitted to the University
A Resident Assistant must maintain a full-time academic course load (12 credits/semester undergraduate, 9 graduate) but is not to exceed 18 credit hours unless approved by their supervisor
Resident Assistants must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average
Student Contact and Leadership experience
A Resident Assistant must have lived on campus for at least a semester.
Be available in the community, especially during the evening hours, maintain frequent contact with all residents, and be a visible member of the community
Recognize and assist students with social, personal, and academic-related concerns/needs
Assist in conflict resolution and mediation
Respond to, document, and report any inappropriate, disruptive, and/or concerning behavior
Maintain professional confidentiality. (i.e. FERPA)

Starts: 2026-07-13