Position Overview Purpose :
The purpose of the Senior Resident Assistant position is to provide experienced UG Residential staff the opportunity to take an elevated role within building UG staff teams. Each Senior Resident Assistant will have their own community of residents to serve while also providing guidance and mentorship to other UG staff members on their building team. Where applicable, Senior Resident Assistants will also assist their complex full-time staff with certain administrative tasks.
As a representative of KU Housing & Residence Life, Student Affairs, and the University of Kansas, Undergraduate Staff demonstrate a commitment to the Mission and Values of KU Housing & Residence Life.
Our Mission :
Building learning-centered communities through individual support and respect.
Our Central Values :
We advance KU’s mission with :
- Engaging communities.
- Vibrant physical spaces.
- Effective administration.
Position Hours per Week : 20 hours.
Move-in : Friday, July 31, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Term of Appointment : Monday, August 3, 2026 – Monday, May 17, 2027
Terms of appointment are continuous throughout the dates listed above, and inclusive of Housing & Residence Life operations and duty coverage over Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. Start and end dates are not negotiable.
Commitment :
The Senior Resident Assistant (SRA) position is an exempt salaried role with the State of Kansas and works 20 hours per week. SRAs are assigned duties which do not translate into specific hours worked per day or week. SRAs are required to perform regularly scheduled duties, attend meetings, and be available to residents and KU Housing & Residence Life staff.
Please note, per the State of Kansas, as an SRA you will not be able to continue or take on a new student hourly position effective Saturday, August 1, 2026. Your new employment as an SRA will begin Monday, August 3, 2026. There are certain entities affiliated / hold the KU name that do not apply to this new guideline. You could continue or take on new hourly roles via the following employers : Kansas Union, Kansas Athletics, Alumni, or Endowment as long as you are not on Federal Work Study. You can take on new jobs / roles with any off-campus employer.
Senior Resident Assistants are expected to treat their Senior Resident Assistant appointment as a priority, ahead of other campus involvement. The position does not allow for involvement with academic practica, internships, or regular student teaching. All co-curricular involvement and employment must be approved by Residence Life Senior Staff prior to beginning appointment. Additional involvement and employment will be limited to a maximum of 10 weekly hours.
All trainings, inclusive of Fall & Winter dates, are mandatory and essential in the success of Senior Resident Assistant. This is inclusive of opening, closing, and other departmental initiatives. Senior Resident Assistant are also expected to abide by all policies and procedures outlined by the KU Housing & Residence Life Handbook.Job Description Position Expectations :
Demonstrate a willingness to learn, and an appreciation for various experiences, including the ability to show respect for others’ rights, feelings, and property.Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills and implement departmental engagement plan for intentional conversations.Promote community building by maintaining a welcoming room space. At times, UG Residential Staff may be expected to hold individual meetings with residents in their room.Positively participate, engage, and contribute in regular staff meetings, programs, meetings with supervisor, ongoing departmental communication and training, and semi-annual performance evaluation processes.Attend weekly staff meetings on Tuesdays from 7 : 30pm to 9 : 30pm. Exceptions may be granted only in instances when a required academic course conflicts with the date and time and there is no other offering.Support and be a resource for hall openings / closings, room changes, and other initiatives (i.e. celebratory occasions).Be available to stay on campus and work during academic break periods such as fall break, Thanksgiving break, Winter break, and spring break.Communicate with supervisor to request up to 18 nights off per semester. A night off is defined as any night the UG Residential Staff does not return to their building / room by 2 : 00 a.m.Demonstrate a commitment to personal integrity, such as modeling good judgment, ethical behavior, and adherence to laws and policies.Each UG Residential Staff is subject to possible developmental accountability up to and including termination in the event that they violate any policies, procedures and regulations of Housing & Residence Life, and of The University of Kansas, including, but not limited to, the terms and conditions of the KU Housing & Residence Life Housing Contract, Housing & Residence Life Work Agreement, Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities, KU Human Resources policies, and the Housing and Residence Life Handbook.Serve as a mandatory reporter under Title IX and a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act and uphold the confidentiality standards required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Complete all required training and promptly fulfill reporting and privacy responsibilities.Be flexible and willing to do other duties as assigned.Senior Resident Assistant Specific Responsibilities :
Senior Resident Assistants will complete all tasks listed in the Resident Assistant job description in their assigned floor / community. In addition to Resident Assistant responsibilities, Senior Resident Assistants will also complete additional duties as assigned by their supervisor. Examples of tasks could include any combination of the following :
Resident Engagement & Community Building (35%)
Introduce yourself and build relationships with residents, engaging with them regularly through intentional interactions such as departmental initiatives and Check-In Chats.Assess and address residents’ personal, academic, and health needs; provide referrals to university support services and resources when appropriate.Facilitate Roommate Success Plans with all residents, educating them on healthy living arrangements and revisiting plans as needed.Educate residents on University and Housing policies and encourage accountability within the community.Plan and lead community meetings, foster social connections, and create opportunities for group interaction and floor bonding throughout the year.Collaborate with staff to promote and participate in programming and campus events (e.g., Traditions Night, Hawk Week, The Big Event).Communicate respectfully and effectively with residents, senior staff, and fellow staff members.Respond to Crisis (25%)
Encourage responsible behavior by demonstrating ethical conduct and enforcing the University of Kansas and KU Housing & Residence Life regulations and policies.Respond to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, requests for information, and resident follow-up in a timely manner.Respond to emergencies and crisis situations immediately and follow appropriate protocol.Participate in duty coverage as the first responder. This includes carrying an on-call phone on night and weekend duty, completing duty rounds, and responding to issues as they arise.Document all policy violations consistently and follow up with community residents following policy violations.UG Residential Staff Enrichment & Mentoring (20%)
Welcome and orientate UG Residential staff to buildings during arrival and check-in.Assist supervisor with facilitating staff team building activities during building in-hall training, staff meetings, and designated staff development experiences.Contribute to the development of staff meetings and agendas. Facilitate staff meetings with the assistance of their supervisor when needed.Oversee UG Residential staff recognition within building staff.Serve as mentor to UG Residential staff in the areas of programming, resident engagement, duty response, and other aspects of the role as needed.Assist in check-out procedures for UG Residential staff.Support Supervisor Administrative Tasks (10%)
Senior Resident Assistant will support their supervisor with some, but not all, of the listed administrative tasks below. SRAs will work with their supervisor to determine which administrative tasks the SRA will focus on.
Assist supervisor with preparation for UG Residential staff move-in.Complete up to 5 office hours per week, assisting supervisor with resident follow-up, curriculum reconciliation, and administrative tasks.Assist with the planning and facilitation of opening and closing procedures.Oversee UG Residential staff duty scheduling and duty calendar creation process.Assist with coordinating move-in volunteers and other opening procedures.Assist with implementation and follow-up of Health & Safety checks each semester.Contribute to building Microsoft Teams postings.Assist with completing weekly building walk-through and assist with room checks as needed.Verify timely posting of community bulletin boards and door decorations.Review UG Residential staff duty log reconciliation and follow-up.Collaborate with supervisor to coordinate Senior Staff Programs.Opportunity to serve on a Residence Life Departmental Committee as UG Residential Staff representative.Additional Tasks (10%)
Always maintain sensitive student information. Do not discuss resident issues with peers or other residents. Discuss resident issues with supervisor.Model positive academic behaviors and keep academics as a priority.Read and respond to all communication, i.e. email, physical mailbox, etc.Support desk operations within complex, following policies & regulations set forth by Housing & Residence Life Desk Operations.Complete all administrative tasks fully and punctually. Tasks include but are not limited to submitting facility service requests, answering emails, and submitting incident reports.Required Qualifications
Must have completed 24 credit hours by the time of employment.Must have at least 2 semesters of UG Residential Staff employment experience by the time of SRA employment.At time of employment, UG Residential Staff must be enrolled as a full-time KU student with no more than 18 undergraduate hours, or no more than 9 graduate hours per semester.UG Residential Staff must maintain a minimum 3.00 KU semester and cumulative GPA and be in good standing with the University and Housing & Residence Life at the start of the hiring process and throughout employment. Staff cannot begin active employment with a cumulative GPA below 3.00 and may receive only one semester of probationary status for cumulative GPA before termination.Preferred QualificationsN / APosition RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must : (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA / GTA / GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly / non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly / non-exempt position and a salaried / exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA / GTA / GA / RUA / RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate Instructions Complete Application Includes : Full name, KU email address, KU ID number, and cell phone number.
Applicants do NOT need to submit a resume, cover letter, or references.
Compensation :
Senior Resident Assistants are provided with a private bedroom during their term of employment. In buildings where the unit occupancy is more than 1-person UG Residential Staff may have an assigned roommate.Meal plan provided during training and throughout the semester when dining centers are operational. Meal plans are intended for individual use, and staff are responsible for tracking the allocation of their plan.Biweekly pay of $224.00 for the term of appointment.Contact Information to ApplicantsHousing Undergraduate Recruitment
ugrhousing@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$224.00 biweeklyAnticipated Start DateMonday August 3, 2026 Apply to Job
