iLEAD: Residential Advisor

Maryland Institute College of Art • Baltimore, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Advisor (RA) works to assist the Department of Residence Life by providing direct support to on-campus students. Serve as the primary Residence Life student staff contact for residents Assist with community engagement initiatives and administrative functions for the Office of Residence Life Serve in an on-call after hours crisis-response system with professional and student staff multiple times a week

Requirements

• Knowledge of: residential needs, in-person engagement, MICA, and community resources
• Skills: community building, engagement, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, documentation, time management
• Ability to: access technology, communicate effectively, think critically, follow procedure, and complete tasks as assigned
• Ability to: self-start, work independently, and maintain professionalism in challenges
• A 3.0 or higher GPA and good academic standing is required for a student to be considered for the position
• Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at time of employment
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Able to live on-campus in an ORL assigned RA room through the entire 2026-2027 academic year
• Complete Fall/Winter RA Training (once hired)
• A desire to serve the MICA community

Nice To Haves

• Previous employment as a student leader or equivalent to a Residential Advisor (e.g. Pre-college RA, camp counselor, lifeguard, shift leader, etc.)
• Has awareness of student’s attitudes as well individual and community concerns
• Able to remain calm and perform effectively in sensitive situations
• Experience communicating verbally and electronically in a professional manner
• Experience in planning and implementing educational and community building initiatives

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Residence Life student staff contact for residents
• Assist with community engagement initiatives and administrative functions for the Office of Residence Life
• Serve in an on-call after hours crisis-response system with professional and student staff multiple times a week
• Provide direct support to a number of assigned apartments/students and indirect support to a residential hall through community engagement & service
• Participate in department led initiatives and functions ranging from opening/closing residential halls, semesterly health and safety apartment inspections, campus wide programming, floor meetings, apartment mate agreements, etc.
• Hold intentional interactions with residents on a regular basis and maintain adequate recordings of these interactions (general, apartment mate agreements, mediations, etc.)
• Direct students to appropriate resources (Campus Safety, Student Counseling, Facilities Management, etc.)
• Plan and execute programs and community engagement that aligns with the Curricular Approach
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce all campus and residential policies; model appropriate behavior and report incidents to the appropriate chain of command
• Participate in all required meetings including: 1:1s with assigned supervisor, team meetings, fall & winter training, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assignment

Benefits

• Stipend: $1,090 per semester, $2,180 annually
• Meals: 100 meal plan and $135 Dining dollars: $1,515 per semester, $3,030 annually
• A single on-campus room in a residential apartment, Value: $13,000+ annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed