Resident Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

1. Position Summary and Job Magnitude

The Resident Advisor (RA) is a hired student leader who is expected to act as a role model, mentor, resource, and support to students living residence. The primary objective of the RA as part of the Residence Life Department is to foster a community environment that eases the student transition into college / university, and supports the personal and academic success of residence students. The RA will live in an assigned residence room and be responsible for facilitating social and educational programs while creating a safe, respectful environment through the enforcement of the Residence Community Living Standards.

2. Essential Functions and Basic Duties

General Responsibilities

• RAs are expected to give the responsibilities of the position priority over all other activities except those which pertain to their academic success.
• RAs may be required to work between 0-16 hours per week.
• Wear the RA uniform as directed.
• Read, understand, and model the expectations of student behaviour detailed in the Resident Advisor Conditional Offer of Employment, the Student Resident Agreement (SRA), the Residence Handbook, the Residence Community Living Standards (RCLS), and associated residence and college / university handbooks, policies and procedures.
• Be visible, approachable, and accessible during scheduled shifts and associated duties.
• Serve as a positive role model for others at all times; behaving in a manner that exemplifies the values of the residence and college / university community, maintaining high standards of personal conduct, and understanding that intimate personal relations with Residents are unwise.
• Attend all scheduled meetings, including but not limited to :

A one-hour weekly staff meeting; and

Pre-service orientation and information sessions (1-2 days in April);

Programming / Community Development

Administration

Student Support / Safety in Residence

Networking / Relationship Building

Crisis and Emergency Response

Health & Safety

3. Qualifications

Education : Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at the institution where the candidate will be working.

Must maintain a minimum GPA of 65% throughout the duration of their employment.

Skills / Abilities :

Experience Required :

Independent completion of ‘Standard First Aid’ & CPR Level “C” (must be valid for the duration of the contract term);