KPC Resident Advisor

KPC Resident Advisor

• 532318
• Soldotna, Alaska, United States, 99669
• On Campus
• Student Employee
• Closing on: Jun 30 2026
• Student Assistant 1
• UAA Kenai Peninsula College

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Kenai Peninsula College is hiring Resident Advisors (RAs) for summer 2026 and the 2026-2027 school year! This live-in student position will provide support for residence hall operations. This job is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate and develop leadership, organizational skills, and problem-solving.

RAs will..

• Respond to a variety of situations in a residence hall setting. An RA is generally the first point of contact for residents in need of help. RAs must be willing to step into situations involving conflict and mediate difficult conversations. They must be willing to learn and implement KPC safety protocols in the event of an emergency in the residence hall. RAs at KPC also will participate in an on-call rotation with professional staff serving as backup.
• Collaborate with the Residence Hall Coordinator and other campus partners to build community by connecting with residents and planning events. The person in this role is expected to serve as an approachable figure for residents from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. They also are expected to be present figures in KPC's community.
• Model and be knowledgeable of the KPC Community Living Standards and UAA/KPC Student Code of Conduct. RAs also document policy violations and are considered Campus Security Authorities. RAs will be expected to complete Authorized Adult training as well.
• Work a desk or perform another administrative duty for a minimum of 1 hour each pay period.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Traits for Success:

• Teachability, Adaptability, and Effective communication skills.
• RAs are expected to interact positively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
• Knowledge of campus resources and a positive attitude are also highly important.

Preference may be given to current and past student housing residents.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for this student employment role, an applicant must have the following requisites:

• Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
• Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.
• Must be in good disciplinary standing at the time of appointment and must remain in good disciplinary standing throughout the duration of employment.
• By the start date, the successful candidate must have applied for housing consistent with their employment period.

For summer employment, an applicant also…

• Must have successfully completed six or more UA credit hours in the preceding semester and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester.

An unrestricted Alaska driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Kenai River campus in Soldotna. This is a part-time, Student Assistant 1 position. Compensation consists of $10.97/hr wage and a housing waiver.

While a resume is not required it is highly favored, along with a cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) references with your application.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Susan Browning, Student Services HR Coordinator, at sbrownin@alaska.edu or 907-262-0336.

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

• Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.