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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

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RESIDENT ASSISTANT (RA) JOB DESCRIPTION

The RA shares a large part of the everyday responsibilities for the effective operation of residence halls. The Office of Residential Life feels that RAs are first and foremost "ROLE MODELS." As such, RAs are expected to maintain a balanced lifestyle of academics, job responsibilities, and personal interests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Full time student
Sound leadership experience
Self-confidence and self-respect
Oral and written communications skills
Sound decision making skills
Ability to work with a diverse population
Displays a positive attitude toward and about Residential Life and University
Academic and social role model - maintain at least a 2.25 cum. GPA & no formal conduct sanction
Must be able to attend a fall & spring staff training

BENEFITS:

Private room at a double room rate
Monthly stipend, which includes housing
Early registration
Training in leadership and human relations skills
Excellent leadership experiences

SUPERVISED BY:

Residence Hall Director

Office of Residential Life, TTU Box 5016, Cookeville, TN 38505-001 ~ (931) 372-3414 ~ reslife@tntech.edu