Student Leader

A Resident Assistant is a staff member in the Office of Residential Life. As such, the Resident Assistant shares the responsibilities of representing the Office by practicing and promoting its philosophies and ideals to all residence hall students and the greater campus community. The Resident Assistant is under the direct precept of the Resident Director in the residence hall to which they are assigned. Resident Assistants are selected on the basis of residence hall fit, leadership abilities and demonstrated a willingness to assume the necessary duties for creating and promoting safe, stable, and educational living environments.

The establishment of a healthy community is the cornerstone of Resident Assistant duties. Pursuant to the creation of these communities, the primary responsibilities of the Resident Assistant include:

• Coordination, facilitation, and participation in all New Student Orientation activities. This includes but is not limited to: a) getting students to Eagle Week activities, b) participating in Eagle Week activities, c) facilitating Eagle Week activities, and d) working with Student Path Coaches.
• Being available/accessible to residents during the day, weeknight, and weekend periods to assist in the development and maintenance of the floor community.
• Knowing all individuals within a floor community to assist in their personal social development.
• Being an information source to residents by providing accurate information on-campus activities and having knowledge of campus resources.
• Serving as a role model for the residents in the floor community.
• Actively promoting an environment in which residents can best meet their academic responsibilities while fully participating in the cultural, educational, and social life of the University.
• Enforcing university community standards.
• Implementing planned educational and social programs addressing the needs of the residents and community.
• Aiding in the dissemination of information between students and administration in an accurate and unbiased manner.
• Assuming weekly RA Duty nights from 10:00 pm – 12:00 am.
• Carrying out other duties as assigned.

• Full-time student status at OKWU­
• 2.5 or higher GPA in all major coursework
• Minimum one semester of living in OKWU residence halls
• Clean disciplinary record
• Track record of campus involvement at OKWU

• Resident Assistant Application
• Interview with Residential Life Staff

The application will prompt you to answer the following essay and programming questions. Please have your answers prepared in advance as the form will not allow you to save and return to it later.

Essays

1. Describe three specific roles in which you believe the RA serves the university.
2. Explain the personal qualities, abilities, or strengths you would bring to the Residential Life staff.

Programming

Design an original program or event that you would implement for your residents if you are hired as a Resident Assistant (i.e. floor activity, Bible study, competition, community-building event).

1. Explain why you chose this program or event and how it would benefit your residents.
2. Create an overall plan for the event (how do you get the word out, what supplies do you need, etc)
3. Create an advertisement or poster for the event. (you will be able to upload this as a document within the application)

The Primary role of a Student Path Coach is to use their unique God given strengths and what they have learned and experienced as an OKWU student to invest in and help new students discover the same for themselves, so they can thrive both at OKWU and beyond.

PATH- A framework for student thriving (Preparedness, Attitude, Transformation, Hands-On).
All aspects of the PATH framework are accessible in each student’s experience at OKWU and helps them be one sent as students and Alumni. They can confidently apply what they have learned to their chosen career and as a disciple of Jesus.

P-Preparedness (Knowledge, Skills, etc.)
A-Attitude (EQ, Confidence, Customer Service)
T- Transformation (Spiritual, Adulting, Becoming)
H- Hands-on (Experiences and Practical Application)

A Student Path Coach’s role includes things like

• First Impressions (How Can I help?) New Student Orientation activities
• Intentional One on One Coaching sessions with new students on topics like
  • Time Management/study habits
  • Healthy Habits
  • Campus Involvement with activities
  • Stress management/health and wellness
  • Decision making
• Coaching sessions- (Student Path Coaching session model with new students)
  • 1st Session – Get to know you
  • 2nd Session – Strengths Session
  • 3rd Session- Goal Session
• Student Path Coaches will have bi-weekly coaching sessions with Staff Path coaches to invest in them and help them grow as leaders in becoming who they want to become!
• Student Path Coaches attend weekly staff meetings for training and to prep for upcoming activities and events.

• Full-time student status at OKWU­
• 2.5 or higher GPA in all major coursework
• Minimum one semester of living in OKWU residence halls
• Clean disciplinary record
• A desire to lead new students and hone interpersonal skills
• Involved with the OKWU community through activities, sports, bible studies etc.
• Live on campus

• Student Path Coach Application
• Interview with Student Development Staff

The application will prompt you to answer the following essay questions. Please have your answers prepared in advance as the form will not allow you to save and return to it later.

1. What has been the most impactful thing for you that has happened in your time at OKWU so far?
2. In a paragraph or two, please describe what you are currently doing to become the best person and leader you can be?
3. Have you ever been in a coaching relationship before? How did it help you? What would you do differently as a mentor or coach to others?
4. Please give a clear and honest description of your current walk with Christ. Include any recent areas of growth that you are experiencing.