"Resident Assistant (RA)"

Job Details

Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorized the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title: Resident Assistant (RA)

Posting Number: 201500143P

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions To Applicants: Student status is required to be eligible for student positions. Must be enrolled in a minimum of six hours during a long semester. Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Limited to working no more than 20 hours per week. In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College – Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409) 984-6237 or (409) 984-6259. LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. EEO/AA

EEO Statement: Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary: The Resident Assistant (RA) is a student leader who assumes major responsibilities in the Seahawk Landing student housing facility approximately 20 hours per week. The RA helps to create and maintain an atmosphere that fosters an environment that supports academic success, meaningful fun and educational programming opportunities, as well as valuable personal growth experiences.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA At least 6 semester credit hours completed at LSCPA Have no other on-campus employment commitments Be enrolled at LSCPA during employment Good academic and student conduct standing Must reside in Seahawk Landing Must be able to fulfill one full year in the position before graduating/transferring The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $200/month stipend

Work Hours: 20 hours per week