The Senior Resident Advisor (SRA) is a valuable member of the Residence Life staff. SRAs provide leadership for fellow staff members as well as assistance to their Resident Director.
Residence Life Employment Senior Resident Advisor SRA
Responsibilities
The Senior Resident Advisor (SRA) position is a leadership opportunity for RAs in designated residence halls. The Senior RA assists the supervisor for their hall with specific tasks in the operation of the residence hall. These are:
- Coordinating the RA duty/desk schedule and the Night Desk Clerk schedule each semester
- Developing team building activities for the staff throughout the year
- Tracking RA programming requirements
- Representing their staff on the RA Advisory Board
In addition, Senior RAs are asked to participate in RA Training by helping plan training activities, presenting programs, and leading discussion sessions during RA training in both August and January. This involvement may require Senior RAs to return earlier to campus. Finally, Senior RAs fulfill all other responsibilities of the RA position, including working desk. The Senior RA is not considered a supervisor for the other RAs in their hall, but an RA with additional responsibilities to assist the Resident Director.
Qualifications
- Have served in the Resident Advisor position for at least one semester
- Be a full-time UK or BCTC student enrolled in at least one course at UK
- Be of sophomore, junior, or senior standing
- Be in good disciplinary standing
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
Background Check
Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check as required by UK.
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Experience -learning valuable leadership, communication & time management skills
- Free Room
- Partial Meal Plan
- Opportunity for Paid Desk Hours
- Priority Registration
- Stipend of $1200 during the academic year
Applying
This position is open to current UK Residence Life (RA) staff members. Applicants will need to submit their current resume and letter of interest between December 9, 2024 and January 15, 2025. Interviews will be conducted January 22 - 24, 2025.
To apply for a Senior Resident Advisor (SRA) position, submit a letter of application and resume to 575 Patterson Office Tower. SRA selection will occur in early February 2025.
Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check as required by UK Human Resources
For more information, contact Lisa Lockman at (859) 257-4783 or lisa.lockman@uky.edu.