Job Details

Student Employment - Resident Assistant

Salary: $18.00 Hourly

Job Type: Student Employee

Job Number: STU - SERA

Closing: Continuous

Location: Imperial, CA

Division: Student Employment

Representative Duties

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, assist the department to help achieve higher retention and higher success within the services offered by the department.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and best business practices.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at Lotus Living Community.
• Promote respect, diversity, and mutual responsibility among residents.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to residents.
• Assist in organizing community-building activities or meetings for residents.
• Be knowledgeable and provide information about campus and community resources and services.
• Monitor resident behavior to ensure a respectful and safe environment.
• Report safety or maintenance concerns promptly to housing staff.
• Attend regular staff meetings, training sessions, and development workshops.
• Maintain regular communication with Director of Basic Needs and Student Housing.
• Follow District and college policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General understanding of campus and community resources (e.g., counseling, food pantry, transportation, tutoring, and housing support.
• Able to be a positive, supportive peer and help build community.
• Willing to help connect students with campus or community resources.
• Can build respectful relationships with peers while keeping healthy boundaries.
• Able to keep information private and handle sensitive topics respectfully.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current for Lotus Living Rise Above Resilient Program participant. This is live-in position and Resident Assistant must reside in the assigned on-campus housing for the duration of the contract period.

Position requirements are determined as appropriate for the specific assignment and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Full-time Imperial Valley College student enrolled in a minimum of 12 units.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be in good academic standing, must maintain GPA 2.5 overall or 2.5 in the last academic year.
• Must be a current for Lotus Living Rise Above Resilient Program participant.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some student positions may require the ability to lift or carry supplies, materials and/or equipment over long and short distances. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Hired Resident Assistant will typically be offered 20 hours per week, depending on the availability.
• Official employment is on a semester-by-semester basis. Hours are subject to change.
• Student employment does NOT constitute "employment" for purposes of Unemployment Insurance Coverage under the provisions of Section 642 of the UI Code

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/imperialedu/jobs/5160051/student-employment-resident-assistant