Summer 2026 Resident Advisor (RA) Student Worker

AMDA•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking responsible, engaged, and student-centered leaders to serve as Resident Advisors (RAs) for the Summer 2026 semester. Resident Advisors play an essential role in supporting residential students and fostering a safe, inclusive, and connected campus community. Student Workers in this role serve as peer leaders, provide support to residential students, and assist in promoting community standards and student well-being within AMDA housing. This position offers hands-on leadership experience in student affairs, crisis response, community building, and residential life operations. The Resident Advisor (RA) Student Worker supports the Office of Student Affairs and Residential Life by serving as a leader and resource within AMDA residence halls. This role requires professionalism, maturity, sound judgment, and strong communication skills. Resident Advisors support student engagement, community safety, policy awareness, and housing operations while helping maintain a positive living environment for residential students. This position requires residence in AMDA campus housing for the duration of employment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled AMDA student for the Summer 2026 term
Must have successfully completed at least one semester at AMDA prior to the start of employment
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must maintain good academic and disciplinary standing throughout employment, including no pending student conduct matters that would impact eligibility for student employment or residential leadership responsibilities
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately in student-facing situations
Must meet student employment eligibility requirements as determined by the Student Employment Office
Commitment to supporting a diverse student community
Ability to reside in AMDA campus housing for the duration of the position

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model and responsible member of the AMDA community
Build positive relationships and establish rapport with residential students
Maintain an active and approachable presence in the residence halls
Support student engagement and community-building initiatives within campus housing
Assist with student move-in, move-out, and Orientation activities
Conduct scheduled duty rounds and respond to student concerns and housing-related incidents
Support crisis response, student wellness concerns, and community safety initiatives as directed by Student Affairs staff
Complete incident reports and required administrative documentation in a timely manner
Participate in required RA training and regular staff meetings
Assist with housing operations and administrative support as assigned
Uphold and personally abide by all AMDA Code of Conduct policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws
Complete other duties as assigned