Summer 2026 Resident Assistant

PRC Management Company • Trenton, NJ

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About The Position

A Resident Assistant is responsible for positively fostering a high-quality living and learning experience for residents. The Resident Assistant will complement a student's academic goals and personal growth by serving as a positive role model and resource.

Requirements

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 prior to and during RA term- RAs will provide unofficial transcript copies to their supervisor at the beginning of each semester. If current GPA is below 2.5, please email Campus Town to schedule a time to discuss GPA for summer RA role.
• Maintain full-time enrollment for the coming year and "good standing" with the college.
• May not hold additional employment exceeding 20 hours per week and must have supervisor approval. Supplemental employment must work around RA obligations.
• RA Office Hours and On-Call Shifts are 1st priority after scheduled classes. Maintain less than 18 credit hours (12 hours for grads) unless prior approval has been granted by the supervisor.
• Sophomore class standing prior to commencement of RA term.
• Must have completed 1 academic year at The College of New Jersey prior to commencement of employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Community Development
• Identify your residents and know where they live within the first three weeks of the summer
• Notify supervisor of roommate conflicts immediately and assist with roommate mediations/contracts.
• Be available to residents and maintain a high level of visibility in the buildings.
• Encourage residents to take responsibility for incidents and events in the community.
• Maintain a positive community through open communication and programming.
• Identify and offer assistance to residents and colleagues on personal, academic, wellness, or other special issues.
• Respond and report behavior that is inappropriate, discriminatory and/or harassing in nature (racial, ethnic, religious, ability, gender, and/or sexual identity).
• Safety and Security
• Be familiar with Campus Town's Lease Requirements, The College of New Jersey guidelines and policies, and the Resident Assistant Manual.
• Interpret and enforce Campus Town regulations and policies.
• Learn and implement building-wide emergency response procedures.
• Complete and submit Incident Reports immediately following an incident.
• Respond to situations needing attention
• Observe residents who identify emotional, relationship, psychological, academic, or social problems. Intervene appropriately or report, as needed.
• Programming
• Plan and implement 2 to 3 individual programs for assigned summer buildings.
• Complete a Program Proposal and marketing by the stated deadline.
• Obtain purchase approval from supervisor.
• Complete Program Evaluation within 24 hours of program completion.
• Submit programming receipts and Purchase Card to the supervisor for purchases.
• Coordinate and assist with coordination of at least two (2) Campus Town wide Community Programs.
• Facility Management
• Assist with room condition assessments prior to summer move-ins.
• Encourage residents to complete Room Condition Reports following Check-In.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the buildings.
• Conduct health, safety, and maintenance inspections as scheduled and follow-up accordingly.
• Report maintenance concerns for your floor and the buildings.
• Administrative
• Provide office hour coverage between 9 am-5 pm: 5-6 hours per week per RA.
• Participate in training (some sessions occur during the Spring semester) and administrative tasks.
• At least 2 days for a few hours before Spring 2026 final exams. Dates: TBD
• Maintain confidentiality. Informing your supervisor is not a breach of confidentiality and RAs are expected to keep their supervisors apprised of any potential problem.
• Compromising confidentiality could result in the immediate termination of employment.
• Perform administrative duties in a thorough and timely manner, including, but not limited to incident reports, occupancy reports, damage billing, surveys, and reporting of maintenance issues.
• Attend all in-services, meetings, and events as assigned. This will generally include bi-weekly meetings with the supervisor and weekly staff meetings.
• Use Facebook and other online community groups in a befitting way to be a positive role model and a student leader. Inappropriate comments, photos, or posting could result in termination of the Resident Assistant position.
• Consult with the supervisor prior to discussing community-related issues with the press (TCNJ, local or national).
• Duty
• Staff coverage/duty will be required during break periods (including holidays and extended time). One RA on duty Sunday-Thursday; One RA on duty Friday and Saturday (subject to change).
• Participate in on-call duty rotation (requires walking through all buildings) doing rounds between 7:00 pm-1:00 am.
• Use duty cell phones in a professional manner and for business purposes only.
• Pick-up and return duty equipment at assigned times.
• Be present for desk hours from 5-7 pm during on-call nights. (Subject to change based on summer needs)
• Provide coverage in the office for package pickups on Saturday from 12-2 pm. Sunday TBD
• Expectations
• Continuously build a knowledge base and enhance skills.
• Respond promptly to resident's needs, requests for service, and assistance.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment.
• Treat residents and colleagues with respect; work with integrity; uphold organizational values.
• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently and complete tasks on time.
• Manage competing demands and priorities, deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Be available and on time when required.
• Follow instructions, respond to management direction; ability to commit to additional work hours as needed.
• Volunteer readily; ask for and offer help when needed.
• Resident Assistants are expected to have a regular presence in their building weekdays/weekends, any time away for more than 24 hours should be coordinated in advance with supervisor.

Benefits

• Bedroom in 4 Bedroom Apartment- May be shared space with other Summer RAs or Residents.
• Your apartment/room assignment is based on your employment as a Resident Assistant in good standing. If you are terminated or resign from the RA position you will no longer be able to reside in the RA apartment. You will need to select alternate housing.
• $1,200 stipend pay- To be paid in 3 $400 installments during the summer.
• Any job offer is conditional upon passing a satisfactory background check.

What This Job Offers

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