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Paraprofessional Staffing Positions

Professional Staffing Positions
Office Information
Last Updated, June 2006

Senior Staff - Residence Life Office
Graduate/Undergraduate Either
Number of Positions 39
Number of Residents Range 120-600
Average Hours Per Week 15
Number of Required Programs per Semester 4
Compensation & Value Per Year Stipend = $1000-$2000
Room Rent = $3,132
Meal Plan = $720
Single Room or Suite
Main Job Responsibilities Senior Staff facilitate an effective and efficient operation of his/her assigned residential area which includes: providing supervision of the staff members in area, ensuring proper maintenance of the area, developing educational and social programs which meet the needs of the community, and serving as a referral resource. The report to the Office of the Dean of Student/Residence Life Office.

Resident Assistant - Residence Life Office
Graduate/Undergraduate Undergraduate
Number of Positions 190
Number of Residents Range 15-80
Average Hours Per Week 12-15
Number of Required Programs per Semester 5
Compensation & Value Per Year Room Rent = $3872 - 5178
Meal Plan = $780-825
Single or Double Room
Main Job Responsibilities
  1. Administration
    1. Assist in the opening & closing of residential halls.
    2. Inform all residents of rules, regulations and policies.
    3. Ensure that all residents comply with stated policies.
  2. Community Development 
    1. Spend an adequate amount of time in the living area to deal with group and individual student concerns.
    2. Orient first-year students to University life.
    3. Serve as a positive role model by adhering to all rules, regulations and policies.
  3. Program Development
    1. Display an enthusiastic attitude toward Resident Staff goals, ideals, and obligations.
    2. Attend and participate in all Resident Staff Orientation programs, training sessions, and activities.
  4. Counseling & Referral
    1. Act as a concerned, non-judgmental  peer advisor, whose goal is to assist residents in resolving concerns or problems.
    2. Act as a referral for resident, utilizing community and University resources.
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