ResLife Employment Resident Advisor (RA)

1. Wildcat Way - Promote and support overall student well-being and sense of belonging by implementing strategies outlined in the Wildcat Way curriculum. Strategies include: CATS Up sessions, community gatherings, community building activities, signature events, and learning moments.

2. Leadership Development – Contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork by collaborating and participating in all required trainings, meetings, and development opportunities. Complete EDP 518 in the first semester of employment with a grade of B or better (tentative).

3. Resident Behavior & Support – Reflect and role model positive behavior and ensure safety and security through policy enforcement based on UK’s University Housing Community Standards and Code of Student Conduct.
    
4. Communication & Administration – Communicate regularly with Resident Director and complete administrative tasks, including, but not limited to hall opening/closing, weekly staff meetings, 1:1s, on – duty coverage, and incident report writing.

To be eligible for the Resident Advisor position, students must be enrolled at the University of Kentucky and meeting the following requirements and qualifications:

1. Credit Hours: Enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate or nine graduate credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters.
2. Grade Point Average: Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 throughout employment.
3. University Disciplinary Record: Students will not be eligible for the Resident Advisor position, if at the time of the employment offer, at the start or during employment if:
   1. They are on Academic Probation related to academic misconduct as identified in the Code of Student conduct; or
   2. They have any active restorative action plans for non-academic misconduct as identified in the Code of Student Conduct.
4. Residence Hall Experience: It is preferred, but not required that candidates have lived in on – campus for at least one semester prior to start of employment.