This recruitment will be used to fill four (4) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Summer Residential Assistant for Residential Life at Oregon State University (OSU). RAs are responsible for creating and maintaining emotionally and physically safe and secure residential communities. RAs are called upon to effectively respond to and manage a variety of crisis and emergency situations. RAs play a key role in the UHDS and Oregon State University (OSU) Emergency Management Plan. As leaders of Oregon State University, RAs are University representatives, and are to abide by federal, state, local laws and University and UHDS policies in their relationships and contacts both on and off the campus throughout the duration of their appointment. RAs, therefore, are expected not to engage in activities on or off campus that jeopardize their credibility as leaders or activities that make the university legally vulnerable. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of UHDS. UHDS will provide a transformative on-campus experience that will ENGAGE our students in community, ENRICH their lives, and help them flourish and THRIVE. Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, and Professionalism. Position Duties To meet the objectives of Residential Education, the responsibilities and duties of the Resident Assistant position include, but are not limited to the following:I. Community Development Execute and support the Community Development Plan as directed by your supervisor, including but not limited to engaging in role modeling initiatives, having individual conversations with residents, executing community connection initiatives, creating bulletin boards and door decorations, promoting and upholding community living expectations, and implementing hall specific educational programing. Engage in structured individual conversations with each resident in your assigned community, often requiring you to be persistent in the outreach to set up these interactions. Create and maintain strong positive relationships with the community Identifying and facilitating connections and relationships between residents on the wing/floor. Work with your supervisor to determine your community needs to create and execute an action plan utilizing the community building tools. Understand the demographic makeup of your residents to support First Year Experience, Upper Division Initiatives, and Living-Learning Community initiatives. Role model academic success and engagement through resident interactions. Promote academic initiatives in the community and refer residents to academic resources. Promote and practice social justice values within the community. Create a safe space for relationship building across differences. Facilitate a process to build community standards among residents. Convene wing/floor meetings each term. Identify and respond to resident needs through consultation and referral of campus resources. Promote, attend, and support initiatives by other UHDS staff, Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and Area Councils. Support and promote health and wellness strategies for yourself and the residents in your community. Be accessible on the floor/wing during evening and weekend hours to ensure availability to residents. II. Student Behavior & Crisis Management Confront and report potential policy violations and behavior that is disruptive to the community. Role model behavior expected of students as outlined in the Student Conduct Code and UHDS Policy Guide. Assist residents with developing strategies on how to respond to conflict Communicate expectations of appropriate behavior and University policy information to residents. Communicate any incidents and student concerns to supervisor. Understand and implement emergency response protocol and procedures. Communicate and educate residents on safe practices and the appropriate action to take in the event of an emergency. Communicate with the professional staff member on call during crisis response. Refer students to appropriate support services as needed. Follow up with students after an incident to express care, support, or concern. Provide duty and desk coverage as assigned. III. Administration & University-Wide Support Attend and participate in a weekly team meeting, regular meetings with your supervisor, and any other assigned meetings. Complete Duty Logs, incident reports, and other building/community reports accurately and in a timely manner. Complete interaction logs summarizing and documenting conversations that you have with residents. Maintain timely communication with supervisor including reviewing emails and responding to other forms of communication. Display and maintain hall signage, flyers, and program advertisements. Check out items to residents at the front desk. Work as support during campus and/or UHDS programing including but not limited to: University programs, START sessions, and conferences check-ins. Participate in Hall transitions including room inspections and building cleaning. Participate in all trainings and orientations. Facilitate University assessment activities as required. Assist with Summer Scholar Housing as required, including but not limited to room readiness checks, completing key inventory, preparing a room for a new arrival, assisting with after-hours check-ins and check-outs. Complete other tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term - Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term - - International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications A successful candidate must: a. Must meet the student eligibility requirements for summer term, which can be found here.b. Maintain good academic and conduct standing with both OSU and UHDS.c. Successfully pass a Criminal History Check upon hire.d. Demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships with people who have different experiences or perspectives.e. Demonstrate the ability to engage with others who are different from you.f. Demonstrate the ability to learn about social justice principles and concepts.g. Demonstrate the ability to engage in difficult conversations or conflict.h. Demonstrate the ability to balance multiple priorities through effective time management. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Have previous experience as a live-in team member in UHDS. Demonstrate understanding of social justice principles and concepts. Demonstrate engagement with diversity and social justice education, initiatives, and programs. Demonstrate crisis management skills. Ability to remain in the position for the duration of the summer term. Working Conditions / Work Schedule TERMS AND CONDITIONS - In addition to the duties outlined in this position description, RAs must abide by the following terms and conditions. Failure to abide by any term and condition may result in termination:I. The Summer Resident Assistant position is a student leadership opportunity for the summer term only. The positon period lasts the from Saturday, June 13, 2026through Sunday, September 13, 2026. II. GPA and Student Statusa. Refer to this link for information about student status and summer employment.b. All UHDS student staff members are expected to stay in good academic standing (2.0 term and cumulative GPA or higher) with Oregon State University. Failure to do so may result in employment warning, probation, or removal from the RA position. III. Meeting, Duty, and Training Requirementsa. RAs are required to successfully complete required training sessions, including in-person trainings prior to the start of each term, supplemental trainings during the academic year, and online trainings.b. Summer Training may begin as early as Week 10 but will likely occur between June 5-7, 2026. All RAs are expected to participate in training in its entirety.c. RAs may be assigned to duty shifts while classes are not in session, and on holidays when OSU is closed (Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day).d. RAs are responsible for Summer Transition, which includes being on campus during the last weekend of Spring Term (June 12-14), and the last weekend of Summer Term (September 11-13). IV. The university allows students to work on campus for 20 hours per week while enrolled in classes and 40 hours a week while not enrolled. The summer RA position is classified as a 15-hour-a-week commitment on average. Other employment, assistantships, and/or campus involvement requires and advance discussion and approval from supervisor, and should be considered secondary to RA duties.a. Refer to this link for maximum allowable work hours for summer term if you are pursuing other employment opportunities or taking summer courses. V. The RA position requires that students maintain a presence within the community and reside in their rooms overnight to be available to students and respond to emergencies. Supervisors may require advance notice or approval of overnight absences away from campus. VI. Exceptions to the above responsibilities of the Position Description may be approved at the discretion of the Director of Residential Education or the Residential Leadership Team. WORKING CONDITIONS - Typically, RAs work in a positive residence hall environment. While there are routine commitments, the RAs often encounter unpredictable and dynamic work schedules. The RA position routinely works indoors and most often during evenings and weekends. Occasionally, RAs encounter the following circumstances: Addressing high-level medical and emergency situations. Experiencing periods of high stress when responding to student crises with a potential to cause secondary traumatic stress. Communicating with members of the OSU community and the public, some of whom may be antagonistic or argumentative. COMPENSATION & BENFITS RAs receive a residence hall room. RAs may be assigned roommates on a temporary basis as part of the UHDS Temporary Housing Plan. RAs receive a Student Staff meal plan for summer term. RAs receive a $440 base stipend for the summer term. Please Note: The RA position could affect your financial aid package. Check with your financial aid counselor for information on your specific circumstances. The RA is an “At Will” position. As such, the team member, or UHDS may terminate the position at any time. Posting Detail Information Posting Number P 13083 SE Number of Vacancies 4 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/13/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/13/2026 Posting Date 04/10/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 04/24/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students