Resident Advisor

Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the Associate Director for Residential Experience, the Residence Life Manager, and the supervision of the Residence Education senior staff, the Resident Advisor (RA) is a live-in student staff position that plays an integral role in the function of the department of Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH).

RLSH aims to enhance educational, social, and personal growth for residents and further the values of Quality, Caring, Learning, and Community. The Resident Advisor helps to create conditions within the residence halls that allow a diverse student population to live and learn in a comfortable, inclusive environment. To aid the department in achieving these goals, the Resident Advisor must employ a student-centered approach, the ability to identify and address student needs, a desire to collaborate, strategic problem-solving ability, sound judgment, administrative management skills, and a timely response to problems that arise.

RAs work approximately 20 hours per week throughout the academic year. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. The anticipated start date for this position is in January 2027 unless there are openings that occur sooner. On a weekly basis: Administration and Attendance:

• Attend all staff meetings and seminars beginning at 7:00PM every Tuesday.
• Attend and actively participate in Community Association on Tuesday evenings after staff meetings end.
• Complete all paperwork and other administrative tasks for job components in accordance with corresponding deadlines and procedures.
• Communicate consistently through and attend weekly or bi-weekly meetings with their supervisor.
• Work overnight on call duty shift that may include weekends and breaks.
• Work at least three but no more than five hours at the SRC, Rainforest, East, and/or West desk depending on assignment. Desk tasks include handling check ins/outs, equipment reservations, lock outs, and similar administrative tasks. Community Development and Programming:
• Be an active and integral member of the residence hall community, and work to develop and foster a positive healthy community in their assigned area.
• Establish rapport with residents through regular interactions with residents and maintaining a sufficient hall presence and availability to assigned community.
• Support and participate in the building and success of Community Association through regular meeting attendance, helping with CA Programs as directed, and encouraging residents to get involved. Student Conduct, Intervention, and Peer Support:
• Serve as a peer support person for residents.
• Perform overnight on call duty responsibilities in a rotation with other student staff members during evenings and weekends, and respond to emergency situations. On a monthly basis: Community Development Programming:
• Plan and participate in residence hall programming at least twice per month to meet the needs of the residents based on the department's programming model.
• Evaluate program execution at least twice per month to ensure continual improvement in programming throughout the year.
• Create self-directed (“passive”) learning opportunities such as informational bulletin boards that incorporate unit learning outcomes.
• Serve as a resource person in assisting resident-generated programs by learning about residents’ goals, interests, and desired experiences. On an “as needed” basis: Administration and Attendance:
• Attend and participate in training sessions and workshops prior to each semester.
• Facilitate floor wide meetings during the semester to relay pertinent information.
• Assist and be present throughout the entirety of departmental functions (check ins, check outs, residence hall tours, health and safety inspections, etc.).
• Communicate housekeeping and maintenance service requirements through appropriate channels.
• Participate in selected committee or additional assignments as assigned. Community Development Programming:
• Supervise, implement, and participate in department and university events as directed including but not limited to: Preview Days, Res-Hall-A-Daze, Class Crawl, Olympiad, Lobo Reclaim, Hanging of Greens, and Student Staff Selection. Student Conduct, Intervention, Peer Support:
• Respond to, mediate, and refer living unit conflicts to professional staff or appropriate campus resources.
• Identify, respond to, and confront disciplinary situations in the halls in a fair and consistent manner.
• Document all policy infractions and any unusual or inappropriate behavior via the incident report database.
• Inform supervisor of inappropriate resident behavior and concerns within the community, and consult with supervisory staff as required.
• Complete all trainings required of Campus Security Authorities.
• All Resident Advisors who are employed in the apartment locations (Rainforest, Student Resident Center, Redondo Village Apartments) will be required to work a portion of the winter break.
• Other general job-related duties, as assigned. Term and Conditions of this appointment include:
• The period of employment is for the entire academic year, including additional time at the beginning and end of each semester to support move in, move out, and programming
• RAs may return to their position for additional academic year appointments; reappointments are not automatic and are based on job performance and the outlined application process
• Have no outside employment during the first semester, and have no more than 10 hours of outside employment, paid internships or student teaching after the first semester in the job
• Discuss and receive approval for all external commitments (student organizations, Fraternity/Sorority involvement, volunteer positions, etc.) with supervisor prior to the start of the semester
• Limit course load to 16 undergraduate/9 graduate credit hours during the first semester of employment