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  • Resident Advisor

Description
The Resident Advisor is a para-professional staff member of the Center for Residence Life who is responsible for developing a comprehensive residential experience for on-campus students and specifically for a community within an assigned area.

The RA job can be broken down into six major components each representing a necessary and valued piece of the residential experience for our students. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Educator
    • Maintain and emphasize the importance of an academic environment in the residential community

    • Identify residents with academic difficulty and refer them to the appropriate people

    • Educate members of your community about multiculturalism using knowledge and understanding of diversity

    • Encourage discussion groups, seminars and programs, which will broaden students' educational experiences

    • Express and encourage the value of out-of-classroom learning opportunities as an extension of the academic experience

    • Maintain a commitment to the balanced growth of the residents and the community by providing floor/area programs within the guidelines of the Common Experience

    • Mainstream RA: attend RIT sign and execute a plan to learn sign language skills

  • Community Builder
    • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the floor

    • Encourage students to contribute to and participate in floor activities

    • Maintain proper communication with residents

    • Discuss and clarify on an on-going basis Institute and residence hall rules, regulations, policies and procedures so that all members understand them

    • Intervene in conflict situations and assist students in resolving the conflict or make referrals as appropriate

    • Encourage and assist residents in taking responsibility for what happens on the floor (where requests for cooperation are unsuccessful, communicate and document violations and problems to their supervisors.

    • Have a working knowledge of the RIT Judicial System

    • Encourage student participation in the development and implementation of programs

  • Helper
    • Implement intentional outreach efforts to become acquainted with, and to build rapport with each student in your community
    • Utilize appropriate communication and listening skills to maximize the effectiveness of your outreach efforts

    • Through your outreach efforts, recognize behavioral cues, which may indicate personal problems, thus allowing you to intervene early

    • Act as a referral agent for students desiring or needing professional assistance

    • Be knowledgeable about campus and residence life resources

    • Help resolve personal conflicts

    • Maintain confidentiality

  • Team Member
    • Know the organization and activities of RHA/Greek Council/Student Government and work with these organizations

    • Participate in all staff meetings (approximately two hours per week) and individual meetings

    • Attend all staff meetings, in-services, spring and fall training

    • Participate in Student Development Initiatives

    • Support Center for Residence Life programming initiatives

    • Work with other RAs in programming efforts

    • Represent the Center through involvement on committees and project teams

  • Leadership
    • Help identify student leaders and encourage the development of leadership and involvement in campus organizations

    • Serve as a positive role model, including, but not limited to, academic, personal and leadership positions

    • Actively continue personal leadership growth

    • Establish and implement a personal skill development plan with your supervisor

    • Utilize resources that will enhance the further development of self, members of your community and your fellow staff members

    • Participate and support the Center for Residence Life's Leadership Development Program

  • Administrator
    • Ensure the necessary forms and reports are completed accurately and submitted on time

    • Perform all on-duty responsibilities

    • Perform any additional functions as assigned by your supervisor

    • Remain on the floor until the Institute officially closes and administrative responsibilities are completed at that time

    • Have an active, working knowledge of the RA manual

Time Commitment

  • RA position is a 20-hour per week time commitment

  • RAs receive one weekend off per month, with prior approval from supervisor

  • Prior approval from your supervisor is necessary for involvement in outside activities

  • Prior approval from our supervisor is necessary for additional employment beyond the RA position and is not to exceed 10 hours per week.

  • Prior approval from your supervisor is necessary to register for more than 18 credit hours