Apartment-Upperclass RA Information
An Apartment-Upperclass RA oversees the facilities, residents, and operations of an area of suites or apartments to create an environment that meets a student's need for growth, safety, and security. Apartment-Upperclass RAs will be knowledgeable of the needs of returning students and be responsive to those needs and concerns. They will also provide area wide community development activities.
General Responsibilities:
- Understand the needs of returning, upperclass and graduate students.
- Mediate conflicts and work with residents to achieve mutually beneficial resolutions.
- Oversee the opening and closing of housing at the beginning and end of each semester.
- Report any maintenance issues to Facilities.
- Conduct room and common area inspections on a regular basis.
- Assist students by working at the front desk.
- Know and explain all safety and emergency standards and procedures.
- Enforce all University and Housing policies and document any violations.
- Establish a positive, healthy, and helpful relationship with residents.
- Emphasize and maintain an atmosphere conducive to academic pursuit.
- Foster an environment that promotes mutual respect among the residents and emphasizes courtesy, consideration.
- Encourage contribution to and involvement in the Clemson community.
- Assess the needs and interests of the residents and respond by planning and implementing programs and events.
- Understand and promote community development.
- Assist residents with personal and academic concerns, be knowledgeable of various campus and community resources and serve as a referral agent as needed.
- Aid in the selection of the Area Council officers and actively support initiatives and events.
