Hourly Summer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

The position of a Summer Resident Assistant is a part-time student employment opportunity at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the Housing and Residence Life office occurring between the end of the spring semester through fall semester opening. A Summer Resident Assistant (RA) is a student staff member who lives in the summer residence hall. Summer RAs are responsible for helping to provide a safe, caring, and educational environment for students living in the summer residence hall at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Specific duties

Check-in/check-out

• Assist with opening the hall at the date and time outlined by the Summer RHD

• Perform all administrative duties associated with check-ins and check-outs of the summer residence hall

Student Contact

• Get to know the students in the summer residence hall

• Be visible and available in the summer residence hall

Desk

• Sort and forward all mail, following procedures established by the U.S. Postal Service and Housing and Residence Life

• Perform all desk tasks assigned by the summer RHD

Administration

• Complete room condition reports and inventories for student rooms

• Report problems, initiate, and follow maintenance request through to completion

• Perform room inspections and follow check-in/check-out procedures as assigned

• Maintain inventory of common area furnishings (basement rooms, Lobby, etc.)

• Maintain open and frequent communication with the RHD

• Attend all weekly meetings scheduled by the RHD (one-on-ones, staff meetings, etc.)

Duty

• Begin duty at 8:00PM and end at 10:00AM daily (rotate with the other Summer RAs)

• Complete duty rounds of the building at times specified by the Summer RHD

• Report maintenance concerns to the Summer RHD and/or Housing and Residence Life

Dealing with inappropriate behavior

• Confront individuals or groups violating state, university or residence hall rules, regulations, or policies, and report individuals according to procedures established by the university, Housing and Residence Life, and the RHD

• Enforce all rules, regulations, and policies with consistency and fairness

• Be able to provide residents with rationale for state, university and residence hall rules, regulations, and procedures including disciplinary procedures

Additional responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the RHD to help meet the needs of your hall. These responsibilities constitute part of your employment agreement

• Serves as Campus Security Authority, as outlined by the Cleary Act, to include completion of required training and reporting of all crimes to the university.

• As an employee of the university, report witnessed or otherwise reported incidents of sexual assault to the Office of the Dean of Students (36.11(22)c)))

• Serve as a responsible employee, as defined by Title IX and UWSP Policy 14.2, to report thorough and complete information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and other gender-based discrimination.

Conditions of employment

• Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 and receive approval from the summer RHD to carry more than 9 credits during summer term.

• Give the position priority over all other areas of activity, except for academics.

• Limit other employment while working as a Summer RA. Some exceptions may be made for internships and/or pre-existing employment. Such exceptions are limited to 20 hours per week and are subject to summer RHD approval. Desk hours and duty nights will take priority over other employment.

• Be in good condition, 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.

• 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

• Live in the residence hall assigned whenever the university is in session

• If you are terminated for any reason, the entire remuneration package will be prorated

• If a staff member does not fulfill the duties of their position, this may result in termination of their contract. Written or verbal assessments will be used in evaluating job performance.

• A residence hall staff member who is alleged to be in violation of university policies will be referred to the Dean of Students Office. If staff member is found responsible for violating university policies, employment status will be subject to review by the Summer RHD and Residential Living central staff members.

Benefits and other information

• Free single bedroom in the summer residence

• $10.50 an hour for desk hours worked

• About twenty (20) hours per week is the norm. Forty (40) hours per week is not guaranteed but an opportunity may present itself with desk hour availability.

Contract Period

• The dates of employment for Summer Resident Assistants are Wednesday, May 13th through August 31st, 2026. This is subject to change and will be communicated if it does.

Time off

Each SRA may be allowed up to eight (8) days off during the summer, though not necessarily consecutively (in addition to regularly scheduled days off). Time off must be requested in writing and approved by the supervisor at least two weeks in advance. Requests for time off may or may not be approved, depending on the duty schedule. No time off should be expected during the month of August. Specific days off needed in August must be disclosed prior to signing your employment contract.

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.

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

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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.