UAS Resident Advisor (RA) Academic Year

UAS Residence Life is hiring Resident Advisors (RAs) for the 2024-2025 academic year to provide support for UAS Housing student residents and the guest housing program. Become a member of a community dedicated to academic achievement, learning, and personal growth. Our goal is to encourage and enhance the academic mission of the University through experiences outside of the classroom. RA’s serve as role models and mentors to residents by educating them on the Student Code of Conduct and UAS Housing policies, connecting them to on-campus resources, providing support in emergency situations that may arise, and by providing student engagement opportunities. A student in this position will expect responsibilities that are compensated by a semesterly Housing and Dining credit with opportunities for responsibilities that are compensated hourly. 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 you will get involved in your residential community and will help make it a “home away from home” for all our students.

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate strong leadership potential and prior experience, with effective English communication skills for working with diverse groups. Key responsibilities include managing conflicts, organizing tasks efficiently, and making sound decisions. The role requires both independent and team collaboration, along with a visible presence in common areas to engage with the community.

Additional requirements include availability for UAS Campus Life programs on some weekdays and weekends and serve an on-duty rotation a minimum of 1 night per week starting at 5:00pm and ending at 8:00am as well as all-day weekend hours on a rotating basis, compensated by the Housing Credit. Candidates should also attend weekly staff and supervisor meetings, be proficient in Microsoft and Google suite applications, and be capable of carrying up to 15 pounds. Physical tasks include walking campus rounds for about 30 minutes on varied terrain and the ability to identify individuals from a distance. A commitment of one full academic year (or the remainder of such at the time of hire).

Preference is given to applicants with a minimum of two semesters of community living experience prior to their term of employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must complete all UAS 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. Graduate Teaching Assistants are not eligible for RA positions due to time commitments.

To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:

a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
b. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and
c. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), be in good academic standing, or have approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee. 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.
d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.
e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAS campus in Juneau. This is a part-time, non-exempt Student Assistant Level 2 position, a starting wage of $14.38/hr with a $3,050.00 housing credit (per semester), and a $750.00 meal plan credit (per semester).

Applications will be reviewed on December 2nd, 2024 and on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

**Please note, many duties assigned to RA’s will be covered by the $3050.00 Housing Credit and $750.00 Meal Plan. Additional Duties outside of your contract will be paid on an hourly basis.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Shauna Sage, UAS Campus Life Budget Manager, at slbail@alaska.edu.

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 affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Reports can be located for Universities: at UAA at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety/, UAF at https://www.uaf.edu/orca/compliance/security-fire.php and UAS at https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html.

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.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage Campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.