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Job Description Summary

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Resident Assistant (RA) position is arguably the most responsible student job on our campus. It directly supports the academic and developmental mission of the University. RAs serve to facilitate a cooperative, considerate group living/learning environment. As an RA, you articulate for students the philosophy and policies of the Office of Residence Life and Saint Leo University. You represent the Office of Residence Life and Saint Leo University by serving as the primary role model for students. The six basic RA job responsibilities include:

1. Community Development
2. Administrator
3. Team Member
4. Programmer
5. University Representative
6. Policy Enforcer

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the position, in addition to uploading your career services approved resume, please include the following document(s):

1. Cover Letter

Job Description

This position is subject to a Level 2 background check as part of the onboarding process.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Benfica residents one night a week (2 hours) at the Wellness Center.
• RAs are required to build communities on their floors, in their buildings and across campus.
• Should have basic knowledge of campus to serve as a referral agent to provide residents with the support to find the appropriate campus and community resources when needed.
• RAs should be willing to take on responsibility for helping maintain a safe and inclusive community by working in an administrative capacity, by serving on a duty rotation, programming and being a positive team member.
• Resident Assistants must be willing to work varied hours. RAs are asked to return for training up to two and a half weeks before school begins each semester and to remain on campus several days after halls close at the end of each semester. RAs are asked to work evenings and weekend hours.
• Climbing, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, close visual acuity.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Ability to move furniture with appropriate handling equipment and lift 50 pounds.
• Class Enrollment - you must enroll in and maintain at least 12 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours while serving as a RA. A class load of 18 credit hours or greater must be approved in advance by the Director of Residence Life.
• GPA Requirements - you are expected to remain in good, full-time academic standing with the University and have a minimum 2.75 semester and minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, including the semester prior to employment.
• Conduct Standing - you are expected to be in good conduct standing with the University at the time of hire, from hire to employment and throughout your employment.
• Accept responsibility for understanding, adhering to, and enforcing all University and Residence Life policies. RA’s serve as role models and leaders for all students.
• Community Living - all applicants must have lived on campus for at least two semesters prior to term of employment.
• Must submit cover letter and career services approved resume.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period