Job Title: WAU Student – Resident Assistant Department: Halcyon Hall Reports to: Dean of Women Hourly Rate: $17.65/hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Start Date: 03/16/2026
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Be regularly available for and capable of assisting students with their concern related to their experience.
Must assist the Spiritual Life Coordinator(s) in the putting together meaningful worship programs.
Coordinate programming for residents including: assessing needs, planning, encouraging residents in campus and residential activities, and town hall meetings.
Respond to student behavior which violates university and residence hall policies, procedures, and/or expectations approaching discipline in an educational and building character.
Completes and submit in timely and accurate fashion, all paperwork regarding residence hall operations, as requested by the Deans/Graduate Assistant.
Participate in all staff meetings, individual meetings, and staff development activities, and trainings.
Assist with daily operational procedures: check-ins, check-outs, damage assessment, room changes, lock-outs, Identifying and reporting maintenance and safety issues, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Be currently enrolled at WAU.
Have minimal policy violations during residency
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
Well respected by the residents and residence hall staff.
Be a sophomore or higher class standing.
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.
