Student Employment - Resident Assistant

Student Employment – Resident Assistant

Salary: $18.00 Hourly

Job Type: Student Employee

Job Number: STU - SERA

Closing: Continuous

Location: Imperial, CA

Division: Student Employment

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, assist the department to help achieve higher retention and higher success within the services offered by the department.

• Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at Lotus Living Community.
• Promote respect, diversity, and mutual responsibility among residents.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to residents.
• Assist in organizing community-building activities or meetings for residents.
• Be knowledgeable and provide information about campus and community resources and services.
• Monitor resident behavior to ensure a respectful and safe environment.
• Report safety or maintenance concerns promptly to housing staff.
• Attend regular staff meetings, training sessions, and development workshops.
• Maintain regular communication with Director of Basic Needs and Student Housing.
• Follow District and college policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Perform related duties as required.

• General understanding of campus and community resources (e.g., counseling, food pantry, transportation, tutoring, and housing support).
• Able to be a positive, supportive peer and help build community.
• Willing to help connect students with campus or community resources.
• Can build respectful relationships with peers while keeping healthy boundaries.
• Able to keep information private and handle sensitive topics respectfully.

• Must be a current student and a participant in the Lotus Living Rise Above Resilient Program.
• Live‑in Resident Assistant must reside in the assigned on‑campus housing for the duration of the contract period.
• Full‑time Imperial Valley College student enrolled in a minimum of 12 units.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.5 overall or 2.5 in the last academic year.

Some student positions may require the ability to lift or carry supplies, materials and/or equipment over long and short distances. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Hired Resident Assistant will typically be offered 20 hours per week, depending on the availability.
• Official employment is on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Hours are subject to change.
• Student employment does NOT constitute "employment" for purposes of Unemployment Insurance Coverage under the provisions of Section 642 of the UI Code.

Imperial Valley College is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Imperial Valley College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal opportunity for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.