"Residential Conference Assistant"

Posting Detail Information

Student Requisition Number
2026139STP

Job Title
Residential Conference Assistant

Number of Positions Available
6

Funded by Federal Workstudy only
No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Residential Conference Assistants (RCAs) are responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives that are described in the Residence Life Mission Statement. Overall, our primary objective is to create a living-learning environment that is conductive to promoting academic and personal growth among students and RCAs.

Duties include participating in various aspects of freshman orientation and campus visitation days, working the front desk in each respective hall, and evening and weekend responsibilities including oversee camps and conferences.

• Conduct rounds in the building on a regular basis to ensure the building is safe and secure.
• Respond to crisis situations in the residence halls 24 hours a day.
• Provide personal help and assistance to residents.
• Initiate contact with students at the direction of the Resident Director (RD).
• RCAs need to be available and accessible to students.
• Plan and participate in programs and activates for residents with the RD.
• Support Welcome Weekend, the Back to School Fall Bash, and all other Housing and Residence Life programs.
• Serve as a positive role model and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide leadership by displaying enthusiasm and display a positive attitude toward activities in the community.
• Required to journal at least once a month, or at the discretion of the RD.
• Be aware of and enforce University and residence hall rules and regulations.
• Document all violations and participate, as required, in the student conduct system.
• RCAs are allowed one week off during the following months: June, July, August.

Minimum Qualifications

• RCAs must be full time students, in good academic and student conduct standing, RCAs must maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA to be eligible for this position.
• It is recommended that RCA candidates have one year of previous residence hall experience, but other types of experiences will be considered.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, administrative and communication skills.
• Experience planning student events and responding to crisis situations is preferred.
• Candidates must live in multiple-story residence halls and must be able to navigate stairs and equipment associated with the position.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Candidates should have an awareness of and sensitivity to others, a high level of maturity, sound judgment, emotional stability, flexibility, and willingness to accept responsibility.
• Applicants will be expected to provide recommendations, staff evaluations, and examples of previous work experience.

Notes to Applicant

Student Appointment Length
Summer I

Base Hourly Rate
Room, Board, and Stipend

Quicklink for Posting
https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10291

Department
Housing & Student Conduct

Employment Location
Main Campus

Position will report to (title)
Cody Haskiell, Christopher Heaton, Savanna Overstreet

Anticipated Hire Date
05-07-2026

Job Posting Date
02/25/2026