Resident Advisor

University of St. Thomas (MN)•Saint Paul, MN

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Through intentional relationship and community building, the Department of Residence Life provides an inclusive and supportive educational living environment where students develop skills and knowledge to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. Resident Advisors are thoughtful, inclusive, present, and morally responsible peer leaders. RAs express these values and characteristics through community building, resident interaction, student leader education & development, and administrative responsibilities. RAs are committed to furthering student learning grounded in St. Thomas' mission and convictions. The RA position is focused on connection and relationship building; RAs must be willing and motivated to engage, connect with, and outreach to residents. RAs will promote student learning through implementation of a variety of educational strategies to achieve the Tommie Advantage learning goals: self-understanding, connecting, embracing our differences, practice holistic well-being, and acting wisely.

Requirements

Must maintain a term and cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above
Must not be on Conduct Probation
Must maintain a full academic load during time in the position (12 or more credits)
Must be an undergraduate student
Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or elligible for a legally required medical or religious exemption

Responsibilities

Strive to foster an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all residents
Be present and actively engaged with their residential community
Facilitate connection among residents through events and other engagement opportunities
Promote student learning for residents through facilitated community meetings, roommate and community conflict resolution, community communications, and other Tommie Advantage strategies
Support residents in building interdependent relationships and practicing accountability in their communities
Assist in disseminating information to keep residents fully aware of learning opportunities, policies, news, & procedures
Create and maintain virtual community through a group chat
Understand, create, and maintain an environment that supports academic achievement and success
Confront behaviors not in accordance with the student code of conduct and community standards
Appropriately use professional authority while maintaining respectful relationships with residents
Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging in order to effectively serve, communicate with, and advocate for all students in our residential population
Engage in intentional, ongoing, meaningful connections with residents in your community, including 1:1 conversations and informal touch points
Support residents and refer them to appropriate campus resources for social, academic, and personal issues
Assist residents in listening with empathy and navigating conflict in a healthy manner
Promptly contact and connect with residents as requested by supervisor, our department, or the University of St. Thomas
Communicate effectively, including engaging in constructive & respectful feedback with Community Director (CD)/Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) & student leader team
Collaborate in a team-focused work environment
Manage position's time requirements and student responsibilities effectively
Complete relevant paperwork and tasks effectively and in a timely manner (i.e., Roompact forms, weekly reports, incident reports, maintenance requests, etc.)
Execute duty responsibilities effectively (i.e., serve at hall/area desk, complete duty rounds, submit duty logs, address policy concerns)
Assist in preparing and maintaining the living environment for residents (i.e., setting beds, arranging furniture, organizing common spaces, replacing room items, room/building check ins/move outs, etc.)
Support the health and safety of the residential space through ongoing and scheduled checks
Must attend and actively engage in learning during all education & development sessions:Education & Development is an ongoing process starting with signing student leader agreement in April 2026 continuing through end of May 2027 including all team gatherings, one on one meetings with CD/GSA, community team meetings, and divisional and institutional sessions