Universities of Wisconsin·Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Resident Assistants promote individual success through community development for 45-70 residents per floor, involving duties like attending training, opening/closing halls, serving as desk receptionists, and programming for student needs. They are also responsible for enforcing hall rules, intervening in inappropriate behavior, and serving as a contact and referral source for resident concerns.
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Student can work a maximum of 25 hours per week total during the academic semesters.
Maintain the conditions of this position for the entire academic year
Must have lived in a residence hall or other communal living experience for at least one (1) semester by start of employment
Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. If your semester GPA is 1.50 or lower, your contract may be rescinded
Must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) credits each semester of employment
Carry no more than sixteen (16) credits unless you receive prior approval from your RHD
Resident Assistants are expected to work 20 hours a week and prioritize their RA duties over any other non-academic commitments. Housing and Residence Life expects you to work 20 hours a week in the hall, including being available for duty and staff meetings. If you are participating in student teaching or other academic commitments such as full-time internships, co-ops, practicums, etc., you are not eligible for this position.
If you have any commitments that you know will be time intensive, you are responsible for disclosing this in your RA application. Examples of this include but are not limited to part-time internships, athletics, club commitments, other jobs, etc.
Give the RA position priority over all other activities except academics
Must get approval from RHD before committing to any major extracurricular activities, including officer positions and intercollegiate athletics. Some athletic and extracurricular program schedules work better than others while being a staff member. We try our best to accommodate individuals; however, your staff position is expected to be the priority
Forego all other on campus employment, unless granted permission from your RHD. If approved, additional on campus employment is limited to a maximum of five (5) hours per week. Outside employment is discouraged, especially in the first semester as a staff member
Be in good conduct standing with the university at the time the contract begins and have no further conduct incidents after the contract is signed. Prior university conduct records do not disqualify applicants but will be reviewed prior to employment. Employment will require a criminal background check and sexual harassment reference check.
Model positive behaviors appropriate to the university community and behave in a manner consistent with all the rules and regulations expected of all students and employees of UW-Stevens Point
Must fulfill individual hall requirements, including programming, duty, desk, meetings, and ongoing training set by the RHD
Live in the residence hall assigned whenever the university is in session. Your hall assignment is subject to change each year of employment. The department of Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to reassign RAs based on occupancy needs or hall structure changes at any time. After two years in a community, Housing and Residence Life requires Resident Assistants to move to a new community style, regardless of supervisor. This ensures that all RAs continue to grow in their roles and will have more opportunities for professional development.
Residence halls remain open during fall break, winter break, and spring break. During each of these break periods, one staff member in each hall will be on-duty. You may be asked to work one of the break periods; staff who do will receive additional compensation.
Must be a current UWSP Student.
Applying for the job will be on SPIN and coordinated by the Housing and Residence Life department. All timelines of applications will be posted on the Housing and Residence Life SPIN website. Applicants who apply directly on Workday will be required to apply through the process on SPIN for potential eligibility of employment.
Hiring Committee Chair: Shadora Foy
sfoy@uwsp.edu
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com [http://www.stevenspointarea.com/].
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx [https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx]
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Return to your residence hall prior to the fall (Approx. 2 weeks before semester begins) and spring semesters (Approx. 5 days before semester begins) to participate in staff training programs, assist in the orientation of students to the residence hall, and be on-campus the weekend when hall opens.
Must be able to return by the date specified prior to re-opening after any break period.
Remain on-campus, in the residence hall, for closed weekends – which includes the opening weekend each semester, the weekend before final exams in the spring semester, and Homecoming weekend. Also remain in the hall after it has closed each semester to assist with closing procedures.
Market context
In Wisconsin, resident assistant positions at universities are often competitive because they combine housing support, student leadership, and community-building responsibilities. This role stands out for requiring UW-Stevens Point full-time enrollment, a 2.5 GPA, and prior communal housing experience, while offering a stipend plus room and meal plan waivers. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time; review the background and trust checks early and confirm you meet the student and housing experience criteria before applying.