15% Academic and Social Support:
- Offer individual or group tutoring to enhance comprehension of subject material and facilitate homework completion.
- Foster a community that promotes academic success, such as encouraging study groups and enforcing quiet hours.
- Emphasize the importance of prioritizing academics over social activities.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of university support services and make appropriate referrals when necessary (LRA).
- The LRA is responsible for assisting the Residence Hall Director with the training and ongoing professional development of the RA staff.
- Ensure timely and thorough completion of all administrative tasks, including but not limited to submitting incident reports, facility service requests, answering emails, and completing medical claims forms.
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive student information at all times.
- Read and promptly respond to all communications, staying up-to-date on any changes in schedules.
- Stay aware of facilities needs and promptly enter Service Requests for any facility-related issues.
- Attend required training before the program and participate in weekly staff meetings as necessary.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake other duties as assigned.
- The LRA participate in and assist with the development and delivery of weekly staff meetings.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, permanent staff, and fellow staff members
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with all students
- Establish an atmosphere that appreciates all student identities, cultures, and beliefs
- Assist in planning, leading, and implementing educational and social activities for students during free time
- Attend and participate in all program sponsored events
- Model and enforce all university, housing, and program policies
- Respond promptly to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, and crisis situations
- Document all policy violations consistently
- Report any inappropriate student behavior and/or violations to policies to appropriate staff
- Assist in monitoring students' arrival and technology check-out on Sunday afternoons, as well as departure and technology check-in on Thursday evenings.
- Ensure all participants are awake and prepared for class each morning.
- Transport, lead, and/or accompany students to and from activities.
- Escort students to Watkins Health Center in case of illness.
- Be assigned a specific group of students but maintain overall responsibility for the well-being of all students.
- Supervise students during meals, activities, free time, and other necessary times.
- The LRA assist the Residence Hall Director with Resident Assistant staffing assignments