RA

Position Summary: 

Resident Assistants (RAs) are paraprofessional members of the Residence Life staff selected based on leadership, character, and the ability to relate well with others. Reporting to a Professional Residence Life Staff Member, RAs are responsible for the safety, security, and community development of summer residents. RAs are expected to be accountable and mature individuals who exert a positive influence on the summer residents. 

Qualifications: 

• Must have 1 semester of residence hall living experience at SMC by the beginning of the employment period. 
• Must be in good standing with the College (academic, financial, and community standards) at the time of application and continue in good standing for the duration of employment. 
• Must have a minimum cumulative and semester 2.50 GPA at the time of application. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Safety: 

• RAs will respond to emergency and non-emergency situations, and contact the appropriate staff for assistance as necessary and as directed. 
• RAs will participate equitably in a rotational on-call schedule (8pm-6 am).In addition, staff are expected to share on-call responsibilities over holidays (Father’s Day, Fourth of July, etc.) 
• RAs are responsible for confronting and documenting any emergency or policy violation at all times. Documentation needs to be completed as soon as possible after the incident. 
• RAs are expected to communicate with the Hall Director on-call as needed. 
• RAs will provide support to students in distress. 
• RAs will assist with emergency evacuations as needed and provide support during emergencies (ice, flood, fire, etc.). 
• RAs are expected to abide by all residence hall policies, college policies, and Residence Life team expectations as described and provided in training sessions and through supervision. 
• RAs will inform all residents about the Code of Student Conduct and Guide to Residence Hall Living. 

Administrator: 

• RAs will share and maintain their Saint Mary’s Google Calendar with their supervisor. 
• RAs will complete required paperwork, incident reports, and other administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner. 
• RAs will complete room checkout reviews for summer residents as needed. 
• RAs will spend 10 hours a week during July 20th-25th, 27th-31st, and August 3rd-7th completing Room Condition Reports 

Community Development: 

• RAs will help create and maintain a friendly, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere. 
• RAs are expected to become acquainted with all residents in their building community. 
• RAs should maintain weekly contact with each assigned resident. 
• RAs will serve as a positive role model for all students. This includes but is not limited to modeling appropriate and mature behavior both on and off campus, as well as digitally. 
• RAs will keep their supervisor informed of situations with residents. 
• RAs are responsible for supporting the unique needs of the individuals in their communities. In partnership with other residents, RAs will build communities focused on mutual respect and support. 
• RAs should be visible, approachable, and regularly available to residents. 
• RAs are responsible for creating informational bulletin boards in their assigned areas and creating door decs for each summer Resident. 

Resident Support 

• RAs are responsible for assisting students in resolving situations of concern while remaining professional and respecting privacy, as well as keeping their supervisor updated and informed. 
• RAs will get to know the assigned residents well enough to recognize behavioral changes or patterns requiring intervention. 
• RAs will recognize when a concern is beyond an RA’s level of comfort and competence and refer students to the many resources available to them. 

Teamwork: 

• As members of the Department of Residence Life team, RAs are expected to support the department's mission, vision, values, and goals. 
• RAs should communicate and work collaboratively with other staff within the department in pursuit of fostering community. 
• RAs will honor the individual identities of their team by engaging in development opportunities to understand their identity development. 
• RAs will help create social media content that the Department of Residence Life can use throughout the year 
• RAs will assume responsibility for other duties as communicated by the Professional Staff Members of Residence Life. 

Time Commitment: 

• RAs will participate in bi-weekly one-on-ones with their supervisor. 
• RAs will participate in a weekly staff meeting with their team and supervisor. 
• RAs can request one week away before July 20, 2026 4. RAs are required to stay on-campus when on call.