Resident Community Advisor (RCA) (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Summer & Special Academic Programs is seeking undergraduate students to serve as Resident Community Advisors (RCAs) for the UVA Advance summer program. UVA Advance is a residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students live in a residence hall on Grounds during Summer Session III and take two, 3-credit classes. Students also participate in workshops and field trips. Resident Community Advisors monitor the residence hall, provide guidance and supervision to program participants, plan and execute informal evening activities, and supervise weekend excursions.

Requirements

UVA undergraduate student in good standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.25
Ability to reside on-site in Gibbons Hall for duration of program (July 9-August 8)
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with University staff and students
Ability to quickly pivot and adjust to evolving situations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Resident Advisor at UVA or similar residential program
Experience with adolescents ages 15-18
Understanding of teenage mental, social, and emotional development

Responsibilities

Enforce University and program rules and policies, (including nightly curfew)
Provide supervision of program participants and communicate concerns and needs in a clear and timely manner to the Head RCA and Program Director
Conduct meetings with program participants
Plan and execute regular evening activities for program participants
Maintain an active presence in the program community and seek opportunities to build relationships with students
Possess willingness and ability to operate on-call for emergencies
Reside in Gibbons Hall during entirety of program (July 9-August 8)