Hybrid Head Resident Assistant bei Post University

Department: Office of Campus Life 

Reports To: Community Directors/Director of Campus Life 

Employment Type: Student Employment 

Location: Post University Main Campus – Waterbury, CT

Position Summary:

The Office of Campus Life is committed to maintaining and enhancing an extraordinary student experience through housing, activities, clubs and organizations, and enhancing cocurricular opportunities.

A Head Resident Assistant (HRA) is a senior student leader that supports the Community Directors by providing mentorship to Resident Assistants (RAs), assisting with administrative duties, and helping manage day-to-day operations of the residence halls. This role combines peer leadership, community development, policy enforcement, and emergency response to ensure a positive and supportive living environment for all residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a peer mentor to Resident Assistants
• Facilitate Campus Life committees (Social media, Facilities, Recognition etc.)
• Support RAs with problem-solving, programming ideas, and policy enforcement
• Assists residents with transition to university and residence hall life.
• Enforce university and residence hall policies and regulations
• Remains available to residents while on duty in designated areas
• Perform rounds during duty shifts to ensure safety of residents during the evening
• Provide designated programming as outlined in the manual
• Become familiar with and abide by the RA manual  
• Assists in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies
• Submits reports on infractions, violations, and safety issues
• Promotes Campus Life events and programs
• Inform residents about relevant campus and local activities
• Facilitates mediation of disputes between residents
• Facilitate weekly staff check-ins or team meetings in collaboration with professional staff
• Organizes and directs regular floor meetings
• Supports residence hall team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Campus Life staff

Qualifications:

• Maintain a full-time student status at Post University with at least 12 credits per semester
• Have and maintain a cumulative 2.75 grade point average
• Have been a Resident Assistant for at least 1 year at Post University
• Leadership experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to get along with students of various cultures and backgrounds
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and public speaking skills
• Proven organization and logistical skills
• Ability to respond to and assess urgent situations

How This Position Will Benefit You as a Student

Serving as a Head Resident Assistant (Head RA) offers students advanced leadership experience, deeper involvement in team management, and valuable professional growth. In this role, students strengthen their abilities in supervision, mentorship, conflict resolution, and administrative coordination—skills that are directly transferable to future careers in management, education, counseling, and more. Head RAs also develop a stronger understanding of organizational operations and crisis response while building meaningful relationships with both peers and professional staff. This elevated responsibility not only enhances their resume but also prepares them for leadership roles beyond college.