Resident Assistant
Mercer University
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Job Family:
Student Regular WageDepartment:
Upward BoundSupervisor:
Fontina TaylorJob Title:
Resident AssistantJob Description:
Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that foster a sense of belonging and enables students to build positive relationships with one another.
Maintain a high level of visibility and availability, including attending Upward Bound events, regularly touring residence hall, and interacting with residents.
Confronting and documenting student behavioral issues and concerns.
Must be able to lift 20lbs, set up tables and chairs, etc. Assist in event set-up and clean up throughout the summer program.
$16 per hour
Scheduled Hours:
40Start Date:
05/21/2026End Date:
08/14/2026Summary
Engage students, support living environment, assist with events, confront behavioral issues, lift 20lbs.
Job title
Resident Assistant
Experience level
none specified
Industry
education
Location requirements
located at Macon Campus, no remote work allowed
Salary
$16 per hour
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location