Student Resident Assistant (Ra) Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on campus position is student-centered to provide high quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota 's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education, improving lives and building sustainable communities.

The Resident Assistant Position is an exciting opportunity to challenge yourself, develop professional and interpersonal skills and enhance your post-BSC career! Campus RAs are part-time student employees.

What Does the Job Consist of?

• Commitment to one full weeknight each week of duty coverage in your assigned building

• Commitment to an average of one weekend each month as primary coverage in your assigned building

• Monthly program responsibilities, including planning and implementing monthly activities for the residents in your building, as well as passive forms of programs, such as bulletin boards and door decorations

• Weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly employee/supervisor one-on-one meetings

• Emergency and situational responsiveness in your building

• Mediating interpersonal conflicts between residents

What Are the Benefits of the Job?

• All RAs receive a full room waiver for a single room in the building to which they are assigned

• All RAs receive a $1,000 meal plan waiver each semester

• All RAs receive free First-Aid and CPR training as well as training in the use of fire extinguishers

• And more!

What Does an Ideal RA Candidate Look Like?

• Hardworking

• Trustworthy

• Great time and task management

• Excellent critical thinking skills

• Highly motivated

• Good communicator

• Willing and able to learn and adapt

• Ideally, would have previously lived in the residence halls, but not required

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

• Must be a full-time BSC or collaborative student for Fall and Spring semesters

• Must be available for Fall RA Training

• Must be able to clear a background check

Applicant Materials Required

STARTING DATE: August 2024

To be considered by the search committee complete the application thoroughly.

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 224-5531.

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/

Human Resources

• Meadowlark BuildingPO Box 55871700 Schafer St.

*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

701-224-5531*800-366-6888 (TTY Relay ND)

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.