Resident Advisor (RA)

AMDA • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Advisor (RA) role is a student leadership position through the Office of Student Affairs under the direct supervision of the Housing and Residential Life Manager. In addition to having administrative duties, RAs are a presence and resource in the residence halls and assist in fostering a positive educational and community environment at AMDA. Primary Responsibilities: The RA is expected to serve as a role model for the AMDA student body by serving as a responsible member of the AMDA community. The RA is expected to know and establish rapport with residential students by being available and visible in the residence halls and campus community. The RA must be present for training, attend regular meetings with the supervisor and other Housing team members, and stay on campus through the day after graduation. The RA must speak with their manager before scheduling any time away from the campus, as there must be campus coverage at all times. The RA must uphold and personally abide by all Code of Conduct policies and federal and state laws as specified in the AMDA Student Handbook.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled for in-person classes at AMDA NY during the term of employment.
• Must possess a 3.0 cumulative GPA and maintain this GPA while serving as an RA.
• Must be a 2nd or 3rd-semester student for the upcoming term. 3rd Year students are also welcome to apply!
• Must have an exemplary attendance record as deemed by and at the discretion of Student Affairs.
• RAs may be assigned to a building other than their currently assigned building. Any candidate unwilling to change buildings will not be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
• Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for the AMDA student body
• Establish rapport with residential students
• Be available and visible in the residence halls and campus community
• Attend training and regular meetings
• Stay on campus through the day after graduation
• Speak with their manager before scheduling any time away from the campus
• Uphold and abide by all Code of Conduct policies and federal and state laws

Benefits

• RAs receive housing credit for the duration of their service in this position.
• AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed