“I love being an RA on campus because one of my jobs is to create a strong, safe, caring, and inclusive environment for all residents. Being an RA also gives me an opportunity to actively participate in different Residential Life projects that aim to engage every student on campus. At the end of the day, RAs are not here for busting people’s parties, but creating a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.”

Applications are due Friday, Jan. 25, for resident assistant positions and can be found at https://www.wartburg.edu/reslife/. Resident assistants are undergraduate members of the Residential Life staff who have the most frequent and direct communication with resident students. They have an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the development and education of these individuals and a responsibility for implementing initiatives and policies through which the goals of Residential Life can be accomplished. 

It is expected that the Resident Assistant will be interested in the welfare of students regardless of their race, gender identity and/or gender expression, ability, political affiliation, veteran status, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation at Wartburg and, consequently, be constructively supportive by actual involvement in the overall Residential Life Program.

RAs receive a stipend for the cost of their rooms.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at Wartburg College as a full-time student.
• Leadership potential as evidenced by previous leadership experiences, recommendations, staff evaluations, and as observed by the selection process.
• Advanced level of maturity exhibited in sound judgment, emotional stability, flexibility, and willingness to accept responsibility. Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action.
• Strong interpersonal skills through proven ability to interact effectively with others and as observed in the selection process.
• Good conduct standing with the college (not currently on disciplinary probation).
• The RA must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 at the time of assuming his/her duties and is expected to maintain that grade point average throughout the period of employment.
• The RA will give his/her hall responsibilities priority over all other extracurricular activities. Therefore, it may be necessary to limit outside involvement in clubs, organizations, and athletic teams so that they will not conflict with residence hall responsibilities. RAs who have additional commitments should discuss these situations with a Residence Hall Director and Director of Residential Life prior to assuming an RA appointment. This includes commitments such as: student teaching, ETK, Homecoming Chair, International Club President, President or Vice-President of Student Senate, or other paraprofessional positions.
• The Department of Residential Life will assign RAs to specific floors/houses. While individual preferences will be considered, the RA should expect to be assigned to the floor/house in which his/her skills best complement the residents and staff.