Some of the roles and responsibilities of the Resident Assistant (RAs) are as follows:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPER

• Develop a sense of community and respectful environment for students living in the residential community.

• Establish and maintain relationships with residents by being available and approachable in the residential community.

• Plan and implement multiple programs, events or activities per term in line with the goals of the U Journey.

PEER MENTOR & SUPPORTER

• Be knowledgeable about resources on campus and refer students appropriately.

• Conduct motivational 1-on-1 meetings with assigned residents and engage in directed dialogues about campus resources.

• Mediate roommate conflicts and respond to resident concerns.

• Demonstrate appropriate and responsible behavior at all times, both inside and outside your designated area, and follow all policies and procedures set forth by the College.

ON-CALL AND INCIDENT RESPONDER

• Confront and document College and Housing policy violations in the residential community.

• Respond to emergency and critical incidents involving residents related to health, safety, and security issues.

• Provide overnight on-call coverage in an assigned residential community (avg. at least 1 night per week), including building tours (1-2 walks during the evening) and available and visible in the community to residents.

TEAMMATE

• Foster communication and community among fellow staff members.

• Communicate regularly with assigned supervisor -- the Community Director (CD).

• Maintain a positive attitude and support for the Office of Residential Education & Housing and Union College while working as an agent of the College.

• Work and collaborate with other offices on campus, including, but not limited to, Facilities, Campus Safety, Dean of Students Office, Intercultural Affairs, Health Services, Counseling Center, and Career Center.

ADMINISTRATOR

• Create two bulletin boards per term, and one set of door decorations each term for your residents.

• Attend weekly staff meetings (avg. 1-hour meeting).

• Complete Life Safety Room Inspections each term.

• Complete all administrative paperwork required.

• Assist with and attend Hall Opening and Closing each term.

• Conduct check-ins and check-outs as students are moving in and out of their rooms each term.

• Attend and participate in Fall Training; attend and participate in all In-Service Trainings.

• Balance time and responsibilities of RA position, academics, and extra-curricular activities effectively.

• Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative and term GPA.

Location: Schenectady, NY

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