Resident Assistant Jobs

Resident Assistant Job Description: Each floor or wing is staffed with one Resident Assistant (RA). RAs are upper-class students who plan activities and programs for the floor, serve as a resource for the residents on the floor, and assist residents with getting involved in campus life. Each RA is trained in helping skills, crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and other areas to help residents cope with the any issues they might experience.

Full Job Description

Resident Assistant Compensation

  • $1950 stipend for the year
  • Single room at the double-occupancy room rate
  • Grant for half of the cost of the RA's room
  • Free parking permit
  • Development of marketable, resume-building skills
  • It's fun!

Resident Assistants 2012 - 2013

The application process for the 2012 - 2013 Residence life staff has arrived. we have provided all of the resources you will need below. You have three choices: stop by and see us in Bartlett 306 to pick one up, print out and complete a paper application, or complete an online application. Whichever application method you choose, you must have two references complete reference forms for you! If you have any questions, please ask a current Residence Life staff member. Best of luck to you all!

New Resident Assistant Applicants

If you have never been our staff before you should use the following resources to complete your application:

Application Cover Letter (we encourage everyone to read this!)

Application Checklist (this will help you keep track of your application)

Online Application

Reference Form (remember, you need two of these!)

Resident Assistant Application (to be printed out)

Returning Resident Assistant Applicants

Current RAs should print off this aplication and follow the instructions to complete their re-application. Please see your supervisor or any professional staff member if you have any questions about the re-application process. Good luck!

RA Re-Application Portfolio

 

For further information, contact Michelle Ballew-Safewright, Associate Dean of Students for Campus Life, at 865.981.8194 or michelle.ballew@maryvillecollege.edu.