Alternate Residential Advisor, Student Worker

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Alternate Residential Advisor

The Alternate Residential Advisor (ARA) is a vetted, trained student leader called upon to fill vacancies in the Residential Advisor staff. Alternate RAs are required to attend Office of Residence Life student staff trainings and communicate with staff members as hiring needs dictate. Otherwise, Alternate RAs do not operate as RAs during the academic year.

When a vacancy opens, the Office of Residence Life will reach out to the Alternate RA best suited to fill the opening. There is no order to those placed on the alternate list, as hiring decisions are made on best fit for the position vacancy. Different communities require different skills or abilities. 

Alternate Residential Advisors are required to attend Fall and Winter RA training in person and in its entirety. They will be able to move back onto campus early, paid a monetary stipend for attending training, and have their meals covered. A Residence Life staff member can follow up with Alternate RAs throughout the academic year concerning hiring needs and vacancies if and when they arise.

Training Dates: 

• Fall RA Training:  Sunday, August 10th, 2025 to Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

• Winter RA Training: Wednesday, January 13th, 2026 to January 15th, 2026 

  • These dates are subject to change

​Alternate RAs are recommended to reside on campus to ease the transition into the RA role should they be called upon. If an official offer is made to an Alternate RA, they will have up to seven business days to accept or decline the Residential Advisor position. The Office of Residence Life will then place the Alternate RA in a housing assignment that best fits community needs and available housing vacancies.

By accepting the Alternate RA position, you are not guaranteed a position as a Residential Advisor for the 2025-2026 academic year. However, Alternates are able to gain a better understanding of the job, and Residence Life professional staff are able to better get to know you and your abilities. Alternate RAs can apply for the RA position during the annual spring semester iLead hiring drive.

Compensation
Monetary stipend ($15/hour) for Fall and/or Winter Trainings 

Early move-in

Meals provided during training

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.