Residence Assistant Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Us
Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!
Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/
Location
Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.
Department Information
Residence Life & Housing
Job Summary
This position is responsible for directing the operations, programming and services of an assigned residence hall. This position is designated by the institution as Essential Personnel and designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Responsibilities
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Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of Resident Assistants (RAs) and front-desk staff, providing consistent staff meetings and appropriate guidance for staff.
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Develops, coordinates and implements educational and social programming; provides programmatic and administrative support to residential learning communities. Works with students to develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to study and community living.
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Works collaboratively with the Facilities and Maintenance Operations Manager to resolve facilities issues. Reports, tracks and follows-up on facilities issues; advocates for facilities improvements.
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Counsels, advises and provide referrals for residents in need of professional services.
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Works as a steward of the Student Code of Conduct and Residence Life Handbook enforcing the rules and regulations of the college and of the Office of Residence Life and Housing. Directs hall-level student conduct efforts and serves as a judicial hearing officer; addresses the inappropriate behavior of students and determines fair and appropriate sanctions; makes conduct and counseling referrals as appropriate.
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Facilitates residence hall operations, including student room assignments, in-hall transfers, weekly hall occupancy reports, and assistance with the annual reapplication process. Provides and shares on-call coverage.
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Reviews and authorizes expenditures in compliance with budgetary guidelines
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Manages summer conference group registration, check-in and check-out procedures, room assignments and inventories, and bill reconciliation; completes post-conference evaluations, rosters, damage reports and information reports.
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Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
Other Required Qualifications
- Must possess a current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing.
Required Experience
- More than one year of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Two years of student affairs or higher education experience are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively use oral and written communications skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
- Possess a strong understanding and commitment to the development of students.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of best practices in the field of residence life and housing.
- Knowledge of student development theory and practices.
- Knowledge of personnel management principles.
- Knowledge of budget management principles.
- Knowledge of student life programming principles.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
SKILLS
- Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
- Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
- Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279.5740, or by email at careers@ccga.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
* Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
* College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community
Equal Employment Opportunity
The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.
Other Information
MORE ABOUT US
The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu