iLEAD: Residential Advisor

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General purpose: The Residential Advisor (RA) assists the Office of Residence Life by providing direct support and community development to residential students. 

Summary of Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary Residence Life student staff contact for residents 

• Assist with community engagement initiatives and administrative functions for the Office of Residence Life

• Serve in an on-call after hours crisis-response system with professional and student staff multiple times a week

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct support to a number of assigned apartments/students and indirect support to a residential hall through community engagement  & service 

• Participate in department led initiatives and functions ranging from opening/closing residential halls, semesterly health and safety apartment inspections, campus wide programming, floor meetings, apartment mate agreements, etc. 

• Hold intentional interactions with residents on a regular basis and maintain adequate recordings of these interactions (general, apartment mate agreements, mediations, etc.)

• Direct students to appropriate resources (Campus Safety, Student Counseling, Facilities Management, etc.) 

• Plan and execute programs and community engagement that aligns with the Curricular Approach

• Serve in an on-call after hours crisis-response system with professional and student staff multiple times a week

• Understand, adhere to, and enforce all campus and residential policies; model appropriate behavior and report incidents to the appropriate chain of command

• Participate in all required meetings including: 1:1s with assigned supervisor, team meetings, fall & winter training, etc.

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of: residential needs, in-person engagement, MICA, and community resources

• Skills: community building, engagement, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, documentation, time management 

• Ability to: access technology, communicate effectively, think critically, follow procedure, and complete tasks as assigned

• Ability to: self-start, work independently, and maintain professionalism in challenges 

Minimum qualifications:

• A 3.0 or higher GPA and good academic standing is required for a student to be considered for the position

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at time of employment 

• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

• Able to live on-campus in an ORL assigned RA room through the entire 2025-2026 academic year  

• Complete Fall/Winter RA Training (once hired)

• A desire to serve the MICA community 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous employment as a student leader or equivalent to a Residential Advisor (e.g. Pre-college RA, camp counselor, lifeguard, shift leader, etc.) 

• Cognizant of student’s attitudes as well individual and community concerns 

• Able to remain calm and perform effectively in sensitive situations 

• Experience communicating verbally and electronically in a professional manner 

• Experience in planning and implementing educational and community building initiatives.

Compensation Information: 

• Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week 

• Stipend: $1,090 per semester, $2,180 annually

• Meals: 100 meal plan and $135 Dining dollars: $1,515 per semester, $3,030 annually

• A single on-campus room in a residential apartment, Value: $13,000+ annually