1570 Baltimore Pike, P.O. Box 179, Lincoln University, PA 19352(484) 365-8000 / www.lincoln.edu

The Office of Residence Life

(484) 365-7226- Office (484) 365-8112- Fax

residencelife@lincoln.eduThe Lincoln UniversityOffice of Residence Life

Resident Advisor Job Description

The Department of Residence Life is a team of students and professionals committed to the advancement of the mission of the Division of Student Affairs by cultivating an intentional, safe residential experience that promotes the development of meaningful relationships and community responsibility. Remember the Residence Advisor is one of the first faces someone sees when they enter the building. The RA works under the immediate direction of a Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC), who reports to the Director of Residence Life.

Description of Duties Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA Participate in ALL Fall, Winter, and Spring in-service training sessions Participate in bi-weekly one-on-one meeting with supervisor Participate in weekly staff meetings Participate in monthly staff developments RA‘s may not be employed between 5pm and 7am daily Participate in RA ON-DUTY rotation Participate in residential student check-in and check-out Facilitate student room changes, keeping accurate records via RCR forms Report all violations of the Student Expectations and Accountability Standards

using the LU Incident Report Form Remain working in building until released by supervisor during breaks, holidays,

and end of year Comply with Code of Student Conduct (If an RA is found responsible for violating the Code of Student Conduct they may be terminated immediately.

Abide by all university policies and procedures Implement 2 active programs (per Resident Advisor) within the residence hall

that coincide with the Residence Life Learning Outcomes. (All RA’s will be required to plan and implement all programs.)

Provide leadership to respective floor and hall Consistently and meaningfully engage students, peers, and university personnel Other sources of employment must be approved by supervisor Support the institutional, divisional, and departmental values and goals Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1570 Baltimore Pike, P.O. Box 179, Lincoln University, PA 19352(484) 365-8000 / www.lincoln.edu

The Office of Residence Life

(484) 365-7226- Office (484) 365-8112- Fax

residencelife@lincoln.edu RA’s must maintain an overall GPA of 2.50 and full-time academic status. RA’s must be able to work effectively with Lincoln University students in a

residence hall environment RA’s must be a good role model and follow university and residence hall policies.

CompensationRA’s are compensated a monthly stipend of approximately $400. However, RA’s must swipe at least once per month to generate a time sheet. RA’s live in a single but are charged a double room rate.