Student Resident Assistant, Su26

DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY•Redmond, WA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

DigiPen Housing and Residence Life supports student residents as they pursue their education at DigiPen. Housing and Residence Life plays an integral role in the college experience by providing students with a safe and supportive environment through our established Residence Life Program. Resident Assistants have the unique opportunity to build community through being accessible, providing an array of social, educational, and recreational activities, encouraging resident interaction, and being a role model as an interested and active member of the DigiPen community. The position requires an individual who is flexible enough to assume a variety of roles as dictated by the changing needs of students. It is crucial that an individual be able to relate well to others and handle administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

Be enrolled at DigiPen Institute of Technology.
Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of application, appointment and throughout the duration of employment.
If enrolled in Summer 2026 classes, maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 or higher throughout the duration of employment.
Be in good financial and judicial standing with DigiPen Institute of Technology and Housing and Residence Life.
Willingness to collaborate and maintain healthy team relationships with different dynamics and needs.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Demonstrate the mission of DigiPen Housing and Residence Life to create and maintain supportive environments for all residents.
All appointed and hired Residents Assistants are not allowed to hold a student position classified as a Federal Work Study Position. For individual questions, please contact DigiPen Financial Aid.
All appointed and hired Residents Assistants cannot be employed as Orientation Leaders (OLs).
All appointed Resident Assistants must be available during the following time periods and commitments: May 4th - 7th 2026: Resident Assistant Training May 8th 2026: Oversees International Program (OIP) Move In May 9th 2026: Housing Orientation and Campus Walk August 2nd 2026: OIP Move Out and Inspections
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Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
Good Academic Standing - not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience of having lived in DigiPen Housing and Residence Life for at least one academic semester.

Responsibilities

Brainstorms, proposes and facilitates monthly programs and activities designed to meet the needs of residents in conjunction with the department guiding pillars as outlined in the residential curriculum.
Conducts weekly rounds in the apartment communities to ensure residents well-being, safety and belonging.
Refers residents to various campus departments such as (but not limited to): Student Success Advisors, Counseling, Tutoring Services and Registered Clubs and Organizations. In addition, refers residents to other community resources as needed.
Maintains visibility and accessibility to assigned residents to assist with: roommate agreements, roommate mediations and other concerns as needed.
Conducts Health and Safety Inspections in all assigned apartments per semester to address any units of concern and policy violations.
Assists residents in understanding apartments maintenance and best practices to promote a healthy and comfortable living environment.
Addresses and reports outstanding policy violations per the Housing and Residence Life Handbook as needed.
Educates residents on their actions and the impact within the apartment community.
Participates in a duty rotation throughout each semester including Thanksgiving and Spring Break to answer calls, respond to emergencies and escalate incidents as needed to the Professional Staff on Duty.
Regularly submit reports such as, but not limited to: Rounds Report, Health and Safety Inspection Report, Move-In and Move-Out Reports, Incident Reports, Community Builder Proposals, Purchase Proposals and other reports as training and assigned.
Regularly attend team meetings, 1 on 1s with supervisor, training, in-services as scheduled and required.

Benefits

A compensated shared double room in DigiPen Housing and Residence Life. Valued at approximately $5,540.
A $250 meal stipend in the form of a Kroger Gift Card over 4 months (May-August) during the period of employment.

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