2026-27 Resident Advisor (RA)-open to all

College of St Scholastica Inc•Duluth, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of an RA is to build a strong bond with residents, fellow teammates, and the student body as a whole to create a connection that ensures all students are working to create a better community. RAs are expected to fulfill Residential Life requirements and meet the established standards and duties outlined in their job description. This includes showing an active interest in the job, having a spirit that is hungry to engage, humble in attitude, and people smart in communication, working constantly to improve job performance, being pleasant, polite, courteous, and cooperative, and being punctual and professional in all employment responsibilities. RAs must also know and comply with the rules and regulations of Residential Life, The College, and the State of Minnesota.

Requirements

Must be a current CSS student
Minimum sophomore status
Enrolled in 12 in-person credits on the Duluth Main Campus
Must be registered for Fall semester by the last day of Spring semester and for Spring by the last day of Fall semester
Minimum GPA of 2.5, term and cumulative, for entire application and employment period
In good standing with the Student Code of Conduct, for entire application (after application is submitted) and employment period
Successful passing of the Kari Koskinen background check and any other background/reference checks as needed or required

Responsibilities

Maintain availability and visibility to students such as posting weekly availability/schedule. Regularly spend time in common areas, RA office, and engaging with residents.
Serve as a resource for the College and the students.
Serve as a member of the on call team during the evenings, weekends, and breaks.
Work at a 2-hour desk shift at the Somer’s Hall Front Desk.
Maintain communication with the Residential Life professional staff regarding all aspects of the residential community, such as programming, personal concerns about residents, incidents, etc.
Hold wing / apartment meetings to share information and socialize at least monthly or as needed.
Inventory and document resident rooms to assess the condition of furnishing at the beginning and end of each school year, and as requested, during breaks or room changes within specified time limits. Report maintenance or facility problems or suggestions to the Facilities department and notify the Residential Life department.
Assist in fire drills, alarms, and other safety procedures.
Understand and enforce College and Residential Life policies and procedures, abide by them as a role model, and inform students of these.
Function as a team member along with other RAs and Residential Life professional staff in solving mutual problems, improving the Residential Life Team, and making suggestions towards the improvement of the Residential Life Program.
Establish personal contact and rapport with wing, building, or community residents to be aware of possible problems or opportunities as they develop and assist in implementing any corrective or preventive measures as necessary.
Assist residents with personal, social, health, and academic problems by making appropriate referrals.
Develop meaningful relationships with residents and the community through intentional interactions and authentic conversations.
Organize and implement regular active, passive, educational, and social programs and bulletin boards for residents in the community while also supporting campus events, encouraging participation, and attending various functions.
Serve as a mentor for first year RAs (Additional Returning RA Job Responsibility).
May be asked to lead training sessions in the fall / winter to share experience, knowledge and understanding of the RA position (Additional Returning RA Job Responsibility).
Assist the Residential Life professional staff as needed (Additional Returning RA Job Responsibility).