Job Summary/Basic Functions

EKU Housing & Residence Life fosters the development, engagement, and success of our residential community by providing a home that enhances the collegiate experience.

Summer Resident Advisors are integral to the goals of EKU Housing & Residence Life by providing resources, safety and security, community engagement, and personal development to our summer residential students.

Time Commitment & Schedule:
Summer RAs will spend an average of 10 hours per week working at the front desk, planning and executing events, and engaging with residents. In addition to these regular hours, RAs can expect to be on call one night per week and one weekend per month. Flexibility is essential, as schedules may include weekdays, evenings, mornings, and rotating weekends.

Dates of Employment:
For 2025, this position will begin on Saturday, May 17 and continue until Saturday, August 16.

Benefits Package:
Compensation includes a $1100 stipend and free private living accommodation in the summer residence hall. Any additional hours worked will be paid at the hourly rate of $9.

Candidates must complete their applications through both the Eastern Kentucky University Career Site and the Housing and Residence Life eRezLife System (https://eku.erezlife.com/staffapp/jobs/) by the deadline of April 23rd, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Only fully completed applications will be considered for review.

For any questions or additional information about student staff employment with Housing and Residence Life at Eastern Kentucky University, please email hrlstudentstaffjobs@eku.edu. A member of the Student Staff Hiring Committee will be happy to assist you.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Qualifications: 

• Experiencing living on a college campus
• Leadership experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Time management and organizational abilities

Enrollment Qualifications:

• Have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.
• Full-time EKU student (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student or 9 credit hours as a graduate student) for the Fall 2025 semester, or be enrolled in summer courses.
• Must be in good judicial standing with the University.

Job Duties:

• Build positive relationships and foster community with engagement strategies from our Residential Curriculum - (Essential)
• Assist in resolving student conflicts and referring students to appropriate resources - (Essential)
• Exhibit strong communication skills in group and individual settings - (Essential)
• Plan and implement experiences and events that meet specific community goals - (Essential)
• Assist with facility management tasks such as walkthroughs, key audits, etc - (Essential)
• Maintain safety and security by enforcing policy, conducting walkthroughs, and responding to calls - (Essential)
• Demonstrate knowledge of EKU residence hall structure, policies, and procedures. - (Essential)
• Evaluate crises and respond appropriately. - (Essential)
• Participate in the on-call rotation for summer students in the residence halls - (Essential)
• Provide support during the opening and closing of summer residence halls. - (Essential)
• Provide excellent service and hospitality to summer residents and their guests - (Essential)
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and supervision meetings to enhance service delivery and team collaboration. - (Essential)
• Perform other duties as assigned. - (Essential)