Residential Office Assistant

Position Summary

The Residential Office Assistant (ROA) plays a key role in providing administrative support to the Resident Director (RD). In communities where there is both a Supervising Resident Director (SRD) and Assistant Resident Director (ARD), the ROA will provide administrative support to both professional staff members. ROAs will assist in coordinating essential community activities such as tracking for the residential curriculum, mail pick up, purchasing, and managing administrative processes.

The position requires ongoing communication with the supervisor, central departmental staff, paraprofessional staff and students, within your assigned community. It is the expectation of University Residences that ROAs adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior throughout all their functions and areas of responsibilities.

Note: This position does not require you to live on campus.

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Timeline

Applications due: May 1
Interviews: May 6-10
Offers sent out: May 17

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Primary Responsibilities

  • Schedule student meetings and other appointments utilizing Outlook
  • Accurately record and track Resident Advisor (RA) progress of their one on one conversations and programming through the residential curriculum (URISE)
  • Assist in creating and maintaining the RA on call schedule as directed by supervisor 
  • Accurately implement assessment functions in hall and University Residences database management such as Campus Labs and Excel
  • Maintain purchasing card and hall budget documentation for RAs and Hall Council: bringing accurate forms and receipts to the Residence Life office
  • Order supplies and restock supplies as needs 
  • Complete projects as assigned by supervisor 
  • Conduct assessment initiatives as designed by the supervisor 
  • Create and maintain bulletin boards in common spaces of the community 
  • Develop materials for opening/closing in addition to all other operations within the residence hall or apartment community; dependent upon community or supervisor need
  • Attend ROA training prior to the start of the semester (Late September- dates TBD)
  • Attend ROA midyear training during Inservice
  • Stuff welcome packets
  • Staff welcome tents
  • Complete admin responsibilities with regards to check in
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Transport mail, supplies, flyers, and other items between the central office and the hall 
  • Maintain and regularly update confidential student rosters and occupancy lists
  • Submit work orders and maintenance requests as appropriate 
  • Complete all printing requests requested through supervisor and/or RA staff 
  • Collaborate with and fulfill Copy Services requests from hall staff 
  • Perform basic filing functions as deemed necessary by the supervisor to maintain a neat and organized workspace/office 
  • Attend community staff meetings as directed by supervisor
  • Bi-weekly correspondence with the Admin Assistant about central office updates 
  • Adhere to deadlines related to completion of tasks, projects, and turning in documents 
  • Provide quality customer service and positive interactions to parents, students, and University staff
  • Maintain confidentiality with all records, communication, and correspondence
  • Work collaboratively with all professional and student staff members 
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite especially Excel
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently on multiple tasks with variable deadlines
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organization skill
  • Ability to work with confidential materials
  • Experience or interest working with a diverse population
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Adaptability to varying work environments
  • Ability to think critically and independently problem solve

Eligibility

  1. Candidates must be a matriculating student and maintain enrollment through the duration of the hiring process and contracted dates.
     
  2. Candidates must not be on disciplinary probation through the student conduct process or in deferred eviction status. 
     
  3. Candidates must have a minimum quarterly and cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • If a Fairhaven College student, the candidate must be in good academic standing with the Fairhaven College administration.
  • New transfer students for Spring 2023 must provide a transcript from their previous institution which demonstrates a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
  • Please contact Residence Life for more information at 360-650-2960 

Students must also fulfill all other requirements outlined by Student Employment Services for employment by the University.

Terms of Employment

  1. Serve in the role for the full academic year in addition to returning early/staying late for training and work responsibilities each quarter as directed. Terms of employment are from September 2024 - June 2025.

  2. Average weekly workload is 12-19 hours Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm depending on needs of supervisor and assigned community. Minimum hours per week is 12.

  3. ROAs are contracted up to 19 hours per week, the maximum allowed for student employees during the academic year. According to University guidelines, no other paid on-campus employment is permitted. Hours can be flexible as determined by supervisor.

  4. ROAs will meet with their supervisor bi-weekly or weekly as specified by the supervisor.

  5. Compensation is $16.28/hr and adheres to minimum wage increases.

  6. Attend weekly staff meetings with the Administrative Assistant for Residence Life.

  7. Maintain a minimum quarterly and cumulative GPA of 2.5 while enrolled in 12–18 credits per quarter; obtain supervisory approval to enroll in less than 12 credits or more than 18 credits.

  8. Fulfill position requirements as described in this document, the position agreement, and as assigned while in the position.

  9. This position is work study eligible, however, work study is not required.

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About Us

University Residences engages students in diverse and inclusive, healthy, safe and sustainable communities that foster academic success and personal growth. Through 16 residence halls and one apartment community, University Residences provides on-campus housing for over 4,000 of Western’s 16,000 students. More than 165 students are employed by University Residences in part-time positions ranging from entry level to paraprofessional. Questions about this job posting can be directed to Residence Life (EH 113), ResLife@wwu.edu or 360-650-2960.

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity & Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-650-3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu.

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact the Disability Access Center, 360-650-3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).