Resident Assistant (Student Position)

Capstone On Campus Management • New York, NY

394d • $34,320 - $34,320

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (RA) at The Towers at The City College of New York plays a crucial role in enhancing the residential experience for students. This position involves fostering a supportive living environment that aids in students' academic and personal growth. RAs serve as leaders and role models, promoting effective communication, upholding policies, and creating an inclusive community. They are dedicated to helping residents develop essential life skills and ensuring a respectful atmosphere while maintaining confidentiality regarding all resident-related matters.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled full-time student at a higher education institution (minimum of 12 undergraduate credits or 9 graduate credits).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and maintain this GPA during employment.
• Good financial and judicial standing with The Towers and academic institution.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic typing and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify residents within the community and notify supervisor of roommate conflicts.
• Assist with roommate mediation sessions and contracts.
• Maintain high visibility in the buildings and community to be available to residents.
• Encourage residents to take responsibility for incidents and events in the community.
• Maintain a positive building community through open communication and programming.
• Identify and assist residents with personal, academic, wellness, or other special issues.
• Respond and report inappropriate, discriminatory, or harassing behavior.
• Support mandatory Open House dates by giving tours of the building.
• Interpret and enforce community and institution's regulations and policies.
• Learn and implement building-wide emergency response procedures.
• Complete and submit Incident Reports and duty logs after each shift.
• Respond to situations needing attention and observe residents for emotional or social problems.
• Coordinate and complete social or educational programs once a month.
• Encourage residents to develop and implement programs and complete program evaluations.
• Assist with room condition assessments before Move-In and after Move-Out each semester.
• Conduct health, safety, and maintenance inspections each semester and report concerns.
• Participate in training and administrative tasks before and after classes begin.
• Attend all in-services, meetings, and events as assigned.

Benefits

• Single room accommodation within a 4-bedroom apartment (valued at $21,000).
• Hourly rate of $16.50 for a two-hour staff meeting each week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED