Qureos Mentor

Lipscomb University

<div>An RA understands that the purpose of Residence Life is to provide each resident with an environment that is safe, promotes academic excellence, fosters spiritual development, and nurtures social growth. The RA job is an amazing opportunity that also comes with the significant responsibility of being a leader among many peers and an example to all students at Lipscomb University. Must be a current Lipscomb University student. This position may be federal work study eligible.

Important Dates for Summer RAs 
May 3: Summer Move-In 
August 1: End of summer Move-Out

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Williams (jonathan.williams@lipscomb.edu) or Asa Bailey (asa.bailey@lipscomb.edu).

Interpersonal and Community Development: 
An RA is expected to invest in the overall growth (academic, spiritual, and social) and welfare of each resident. RAs are responsible for facilitating the development of community among their residents and the hall. RAs are committed to the following:
<ul>
<li>being available and accessible to residents, spending adequate time on their hall, and regularly interacting with the hall/floor community.</li>
<li>assisting residents with personal, spiritual, relational, social, emotional, and academic concerns while ensuring confidentiality, sharing with the Residence Hall Director, and referring residents to appropriate resources. This includes recognizing problems and potential problems.</li>
<li>knowing ALL residents on my hall by name and face by the second week of school to make each resident feel like an integral part of the community.</li>
<li>working cooperatively with other team members, including RAs and RHDs from other buildings.</li>
<li>maintaining a positive working relationship with the RHD, showing respect for him/her as a supervisor and a person.</li>
<li>being respectful of all Lipscomb University students, faculty, staff, and administration. This includes refraining from participation in gossip concerning residents, RAs, RHDs, and/or other Lipscomb faculty/staff with hall residents, other RAs, or my supervisor and considering the time, place, and manner in which they engage in conversations.</li>
<li>working collaboratively with fellow teammates and RHD.</li>
<li>complying with all work related requests in a timely manner.</li>
<li>ensuring that students understand my role and function as an RA and establishing a rapport, which makes residents feel comfortable approaching me with ideas and concerns.</li>
<li>making residents aware of their roles and responsibilities in the community, explaining and utilizing the Community Contract. RAs will enforce policies consistently without bias or malice.</li>
<li>keeping residents informed of campus and hall activities.</li>
<li>conducting hall/floor meetings at the request of the RHD.</li>
<li>supporting and attending all dorm-wide programming, and supporting teammates programming.</li>
<li>upholding and adhering to all university policies (Student Code of Conduct and Residence Life Housing Rules). RAs understand that being a student leader requires them to be mindful of all university guidelines, and they commit to upholding those expectations.</li>
<li>educating residents about the Student Code of Conduct while serving as a role model and leading by example.</li>
<li>fulfilling programming requirements as set by the RHD and Director of Residence Life.</li>
<li>sincerely promoting Lipscomb University in a positive manner.</li>
<li>continuing the mission of Lipscomb University as a faith-based institution, which seeks to glorify and promote God&rsquo;s kingdom.</li>
<li>working hard and diligently to make the Residence Life experience a great program for all students and their families.</li>
</ul>
Lobby Duty, Weekly Meetings, and One-on-One Meetings
<ul>
<li>RAs understand that lobby duty responsibilities rotate among staff members. Duty begins at 8 pm and ends at midnight Sunday-Thursday and 8 pm - 1 am Friday and Saturday.</li>
<li>RAs arrive on-time and will sit at the lobby desk for their entire shift.</li>
<li>RAs will notify the RHD of time away from campus and will clear all vacation/travel plans ahead of time before making any reservations.</li>
<li>RAs will attend the weekly meetings on Monday nights as set by my RHD. They will arrive on time and will not let personal things (e.g., relationships, concerts, etc.) interfere with their commitment to their residents, teammates, and RHD. RAs will come to meetings prepared with any materials needed.</li>
</ul>
Holidays, Breaks, and Closing
<ul>
<li>RAs understand that they share responsibility for helping close down the residence halls and opening them during breaks (e.g. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break). 
Administrative Duties</li>
<li>RAs will maintain all paperwork/forms in a systematic and consistent fashion (e.g., Room Checks, Room Inventory Sheets, Programming Logs, Maintenance Forms, etc.)</li>
<li>RAs will turn in all reports and logs in a timely manner.</li>
<li>RAs will conduct resident checks once per week. Every room will be checked and they will log these immediately (either during checks or directly after completing them).</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements
<ul>
<li>Resident Assistants must:
<ul><li>have a minimum 2.75 GPA upon application and must not be on any type of official probation (academic, behavior, Bible, or chapel).</li>
<li>have lived on campus, at Lipscomb University, for at least one semester.</li>
<li>be able to devote up to 10 hours per week to the Resident Assistant job.</li>
<li>have at least two free nights Monday - Friday (no classes, no club meetings, no practices, etc.).</li>
<li>be available and on campus most weekends (RHDs will work with RA staff for weekends off).</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Summer Resident Assistant (RA)

<div>Job Summary:

The position will provide assistance to Lipscomb Missions through a variety of tasks including but not limited to creating and managing the videography aspect of the Lipscomb Missions strategic marketing plan. Must be a current Lipscomb University student.

Role Responsibilities:

Creating and editing videos designed to share the story of Lipscomb Missions

Interviewing team leaders, students, alumni and friends

Working alongside other Lipscomb Missions Interns who specifically focus on storytelling and social media/marketing

Working special events for Lipscomb Missions

Completing other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Good standing with the student body

No official work experience required, but must show proof of past projects whether for personal or professional use

Although not necessary, it is preferred that applicants are an active or past participant of a Lipscomb mission trip
Capabilities and Aptitudes:

Strong organizational skills

Pays close attention to detail

Flexibility

Can work independently while also within a team setting</div>

Missions Videographer (Student Worker)

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