Resident Assistant Contract

Resident Assistant Contract

Terms And Conditions:

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment begins August 16, 2002 and ends May 3, 2003.

1. · SALARY: RAs receive a stipend of $150.00 per week, paid bi-weekly, two weeks in arrears. This income is deemed taxable pursuant to the Income Tax Act of Canada. A T-4 slip will be mailed from the College to the RA in late February. All monies will be deposited in a bank account of the RA's choice. All banking information must be given to the College upon request. Reading week, unless you are working and Christmas Break are excluded from the weekly pay schedule; however, RAs receive pay for the statutory holidays during the Christmas Break.

2. · BENEFITS: 4% vacation pay will be added to the RA's regular wage.

3. · DISIPLINARY SANCTIONS: Failure to fulfill the below requirements of employment may result in disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to: a deduction in pay, verbal warnings, formal warnings, revoking of privileges, probationary status, additional tasks and/or community service, and/or termination of employment.

Community service includes but is not limited to planning Residence-wide events, cleaning Rez Central, working for PRIDE Staff, and any other tasks as deemed appropriate by the RLC.

Probationary status results in the close monitoring of the RA's behaviour where failure to perform basic duties and responsibilities, or any infraction of the Residence Code of Conduct will result in the immediate termination of employment.

Termination of employment may also result in the eviction of the staff member from the residence.

4. · RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: Resident Assistant responsibilities appear in the attached job description and become part of the terms and conditions. Please read and understand this document before signing the contract.

5. · Alcohol:

i. · A RA must not drink irresponsibly, to excess, in contravention of the laws of the land, or in violation of the College or Residence Codes of Conduct.

ii. A RA should not behave in such a way as to bring discredit or disrespect to their fellow staff team or other members of the College community.

iii. A RA is to desist from acting in any "official" capacity when they have had any alcohol to drink. The College intends to eliminate any possibility of liability as a result of any staff members' actions, should alcohol be involved.

"Official" capacity is not limited to being on-call or other designated duties. RA's who are under the influence of alcohol must remove themselves from any situation where they are acting as a representative of the RA Staff, the Residence Life Program, and Humber College. This applies to all general responsibilities including floor events, activities off-campus, and while living in the Residence environment.

6. · Role Modeling:

i. A RA must understand and perform professionally, their role as a "leader", "role model", and "authority figure" within the residences and the College community.

ii. A RA must behave in an irrefutable manner concerning their affiliations, sexual conduct, and interpersonal relationships. A RA is also required to maintain the utmost discretion in all interpersonal matters, respecting every resident's right to privacy.

iii. RA's shall declare any conflict of interest situations immediately to the Residence Life Coordinator.

7. · On-call, Meetings, Training:

i. · "On-call" means that a RA's purpose for being in the building is to complete rounds, respond to residents' problems, respond to emergency situations and be a strong presence within the building. All social connections should be discouraged or kept to an absolute minimum on your duty nights.

While on-call staff must be present in the residence at all times from 7:00pm to 7:00am for every on-call shift.

Staff will be permitted to arrange for temporary coverage by another staff member while on-call, however, coverage must be for legitimate reasons, such as class. When arranging for temporary coverage or switching shifts, staff members must notify the front desk, RLC and all other staff members who are on-call. Failure to make proper arrangements of coverage, or any miscommunication resulting in improper coverage or missed shifts, will result in the staff member who was originally assigned the shift being held responsible.

ii. A RA must attend, punctually, and attentively all staff meetings (including team meetings), committees, and training sessions or workshops.

iii. · A RA must become a formal member and attend all meetings of at least one of the · following;

Social Committee, Athletic Council, Resnet Committee, Food Forum, Yearbook Committee; alternately, they may act as a formal liaison between the Humber Student Federation or International Student Services, providing regular updates and reports to the rest of the RA Team. Failure to attend meetings will also result in disciplinary action.

8. · Availability/Accessibility:

i. A RA is permitted to leave the residence for one weekend per month. Exceptions will only be made with written permission from the Residence Life Coordinator.

ii. There may be no more than one excused absence per semester, from staff meetings. Permission to miss a scheduled event may only be given by the Residence Life Coordinator.

iii. A RA must ensure their ability to be a RA is not compromised by a constant group of people, or one constant person in their room, which may intimidate/turn-off/repel a floor member from entering or knocking or simply asking a question.

iv. Quality time must be spent on the floor. A RA must be in their room with the door open, or around the floor checking in with residents on a regular basis.

9. · Language and Behaviour:

i. While on duty, or while acting in any capacity as a RA no swearing, rudeness, lewd or suggestive remarks, and/or behaviour of a lewd or suggestive nature is permitted. Language and behaviour must be appropriate and respectful at all times: therefore, a RA must control their anger, avoid the use of sarcasm and refrain from all behaviour that could be construed as "power tripping."

ii. Under no circumstances should an RA confront, argue, or show disrespect towards another staff member in the presence of any residents. In the event of any disagreement, the RA is expected to follow up to discuss in private afterwards.

iii. A RA must not use posters, signage, language, products, or wear clothing that displays, degrades or ridicules any identifiable group or persons.

10. · Paperwork: (Incident Reports, Floor Reports, Personal Logs, Washroom Reports)

i. · A RA should ensure that all required reports and paperwork be handed in a timely manner.

i. All Incident Reports are due to the Residence Life Coordinator within 24 hours of the incident.

ii. All documentation should be written legibly and with all pertinent information included.

iii. Floor reports are to be submitted weekly.

11. · Confidentiality:

i. · All incidents encountered by a RA while on or off duty are deemed confidential and are only to be discussed with the necessary 'on duty' personnel or management staff.

ii. · Unapproved discussion, gossip, or other inappropriate communication about residents, incidents, sanctions, crimes committed on campus or in residence is deemed a breach of confidentiality.

I have read and understood the stipulations stated in this contract regarding my employment as a Resident Assistant. I hereby, formally accept the position and duties of a Resident Assistant for the 2002-2003 academic school year.

Name: ________________________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ____________