Resident Assistant

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking several Resident Assistants. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Resident Assistant (RA) is a live-in student staff member who serves as a peer educator in their community by building relationships with residents, fostering community through individual engagements and events, and promoting a safe and secure living environment. 

Summary of responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing personal relationships with each resident in their assigned community. 
• Engage in one-on-one interactions to encourage residents to reflect on their experiences and learning.  
• Plan, lead, and attend community gatherings to create environments where everyone thrives.  
• Facilitate roommate agreements that foster respectful relationships and help resolve conflicts.  
• Promote a safe and secure living environment by enforcing university and residence hall policies and responding to incidents.
• Must attend an information session.

Minimum Qualifications:

FAU degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (twelve if international) or graduate student with a minimum of five credit hours (nine if international). A minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA required.

Salary:

$325 per week.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: University Housing

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Sunday, up to 20 hours per week. Work hours may vary based on business needs.

Application Deadline:

2026-12-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

This is a part time position.



APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.



PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.