Residence Assistant (RA)

Duties:

Completing Administrative Functions related to Residence (check ins, check outs, room checks, and more);
Assisting and Advising Students;
Supporting Building Operations/Ancillary Services by reporting unsafe conditions/damages, etc.;
Assisting with Community Management;
On Duty Requirements (evening and weekend rotating shifts to respond to student concerns and emergencies, etc.);Residence Programming;
Team Development;
and other relevant duties as assigned. **It is a requirement to live in BU Residence to fulfill the duties of the role**.

Qualifications/Experience:

Full-time Brandon University student in good academic standing; Hold a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the term prior to RA selection; any additional extra-curricular commitments may not normally exceed 18 hours/week
Have, or would be willing to get up to date Emergency First Aid and CPR certification. Residence Assistants will be responsible for fees associated with Emergency First Aid and CPR certification.
Residence living experience preferred; previous RA experience would be an asset
Good study habits, time management skills, organization, goal setting, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills including flexibility, and ability to function as part of a team
Sound understanding of university student experiences and factors that may impact success
Ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative and be creative
Minimum of 4 months of post-secondary studies; previous leadership experience would be an asset
*Note: Collective Agreement currently being negotiated.*