A Resident Assistant (RA) is a student leader who serves as a peer mentor and resource for residents in college or university housing, fostering an inclusive and supportive community environment while enforcing campus policies. This role is essential for enhancing student engagement, promoting academic success, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.
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What is a Resident Assistant?
A Resident Assistant (RA) is a trained student leader employed by a college or university to support residents in on-campus housing. RAs act as mentors, role models, and first responders for their assigned floor or building, helping to create a positive living-learning environment. They are typically upperclassmen who balance their academic responsibilities with their duties to assist peers, resolve conflicts, and connect students with campus resources.
What does a Resident Assistant do?
Resident Assistants perform a variety of duties to support residential life. They organize community-building events and educational programs to foster connections among residents. RAs enforce housing policies, address behavioral issues, and document incidents as needed. They serve as a primary resource for residents, providing guidance on academic, personal, or social concerns and referring students to appropriate campus services. Additionally, RAs conduct regular rounds, respond to emergencies, and complete administrative tasks such as reports and room inspections.
Job Overview
The Resident Assistant (RA) serves as a peer leader, community builder, and resource for students living in university residence halls. RAs foster inclusive living environments, support student development, enforce housing policies, and respond to emergencies while promoting academic success and personal growth.
Resident Assistant responsibilities include:
1. Build inclusive residential communities through programming and individual interactions
2. Serve as first responder for emergency situations and policy violations
3. Conduct regular floor meetings and one-on-one check-ins with residents
4. Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, programming, and resident interactions
5. Facilitate conflict resolution among roommates and floor residents
6. Support academic success through study sessions and resource referrals
7. Collaborate with professional staff on duty rotation and campus initiatives
8. Administer room condition reports and facility maintenance requests
1. Current full-time enrollment at the university with good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA)
2. Completed at least one academic year at college/university level
3. Availability for entire academic year including training periods and breaks
4. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
6. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
7. No current disciplinary record with the university
Preferred Qualifications
1. Previous leadership experience in student organizations or campus activities
2. Experience living in university residence halls
3. CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
4. Knowledge of campus resources and support services
5. Experience with event planning or programming
6. Background in peer mentoring or counseling
7. Availability for summer conference housing assignments
Bonus Skills
1. Fluency in multiple languages commonly spoken on campus
2. Mental Health First Aid certification
3. Crisis intervention training or experience
4. Familiarity with housing software systems (StarRez, Maxient, etc.)
5. Experience with restorative justice practices
6. Knowledge of ADA accommodations and accessibility requirements
7. Training in suicide prevention (QPR, ASIST, etc.)
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