Resident Assistant Responsibilities

Student Development

Commit to educating residents within the Aims of a BYU Education:
A BYU Education should be:

Spiritually strengthening

Intellectually enlarging

Character building

Leading to lifelong learning and service.
Teach the values outlined by the Office of Residence Life's Educational Outcomes to each assigned resident. These values are integrity, community, cleanliness, life-skills, and balance.
Lead residents by personal example in spiritual integrity, academic commitment, moral character, emotional maturity, and community standards.
Enroll in StDev 358R (TTh 4-4:50) and maintain a grade of B or higher.

Meet with each assigned resident within the first two weeks to become acquainted with him or her.
Make informal weekly visits to residents to maintain contact and discuss their concerns.
Serve as a resource for residents by referring them to academic, medical and counseling services.
Act as an advisor for floor, hall, and area functions.
Facilitate the community standards process.
Select and advise a floor or hall council to coordinate programs to meet the needs of the residents.

Ensure each assigned resident has reviewed emergency procedures.
Promote hall safety and security, and resident personal safety, by educating residents on safety and security issues.
Unlock and/or secure halls as outlined by the hall advisor.
Assist with hall emergencies.

Meet with incoming residents for check-in.
Collect and review a room or apartment inventory for each assigned resident.
Educate residents on proper care and maintenance of hall facilities.
Work with residents to resolve maintenance concerns.
Assist the hall advisor in conducting a monthly inspection of rooms for fire hazards, proper maintenance and housekeeping.

Maintain regular contact with the hall advisor to report resident concerns, maintenance repair needs, etc.
Investigate and report violations of university and residential living standards and policies to the hall advisor.
Document and inform the hall advisor of serious incidents, resident illnesses, and ongoing pranks.
Submit weekly written reports to the hall advisor. Attend weekly staff meeting as outlined by the hall advisor and area management.

Become fully acquainted with and supportive of residential living guidelines.
Act directly under the supervision of the hall advisor.
Support the hall advisor and Residence Life administration in their responsibilities.
Be available to fulfill floor, desk, and/or cell phone assignments as directed by the hall advisor.
Fulfill other assignments as directed by the hall advisor.