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Job Expectations


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Relative to the Housing Department
all HRs and RAs are expected to:

  • Attend mandatory training:
    • HR Training - August TBD
    • RA Training - August TBD
  • Participate in assigned staff development and training sessions during the course of the semester.
  • Understand, explain, follow and enforce all University and housing office policies and regulations.
  • Plan and facilitate programming requirements of the department.
  • Read and possess an understanding of all printed material directly affecting the operation of the housing office.
  • Endeavor to involve residents in programs developed for them by the department.
  • Support other staff members of the Office of Housing and Residential Education.

Relative to a Specific Residential Area
all HRs and RAs are expected to:

  • Meet area's specific goals and objectives.
  • Be on call, perform duty rounds and work desk hours during the week and weekend as required by the HR and RLC.
  • Attend and participate in all team meetings and in-services.
  • Address all facility problems that might arise by reporting them in the prescribed manner.
  • Complete staff reports and assignments as directed.
  • Complete necessary room checks and other assignments, prior to the beginning/end of the academic year and during break periods, by returning prior to opening and remaining in the hall after closing.
  • Support the work of Vanderbilt Student Goverment .
  • Be available and able to perform and direct emergency procedures.
  • Remain in the hall (Sunday through Thursday) and properly inform your HR and RLC before leaving town on the weekends.
  • Maintain regular contact with your HR and RLC.
  • Disseminate administrative notices and announcements.
  • Demonstrate a caring and supportive attitude toward others and endeavor to be understanding of others whose lifestyles and behavior may vary from your own.

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