Summer RA (2026 Summer)

Saint Mary's College

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Resident Assistants (RAs) are paraprofessional members of the Residence Life staff selected based on leadership, character, and the ability to relate well with others. Reporting to a Professional Residence Life Staff Member, RAs are responsible for the safety, security, and community development of summer residents. RAs are expected to be accountable and mature individuals who exert a positive influence on the summer residents.

Requirements

Must have 1 semester of residence hall living experience at SMC by the beginning of the employment period.
Must be in good standing with the College (academic, financial, and community standards) at the time of application and continue in good standing for the duration of employment.
Must have a minimum cumulative and semester 2.50 GPA at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations, and contact the appropriate staff for assistance as necessary and as directed.
Participate equitably in a rotational on-call schedule (8pm-6 am).In addition, staff are expected to share on-call responsibilities over holidays (Father’s Day, Fourth of July, etc.)
Confront and document any emergency or policy violation at all times. Documentation needs to be completed as soon as possible after the incident.
Communicate with the Hall Director on-call as needed.
Provide support to students in distress.
Assist with emergency evacuations as needed and provide support during emergencies (ice, flood, fire, etc.).
Abide by all residence hall policies, college policies, and Residence Life team expectations as described and provided in training sessions and through supervision.
Inform all residents about the Code of Student Conduct and Guide to Residence Hall Living.
Share and maintain their Saint Mary’s Google Calendar with their supervisor.
Complete required paperwork, incident reports, and other administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Complete room checkout reviews for summer residents as needed.
Spend 10 hours a week during July 20th-25th, 27th-31st, and August 3rd-7th completing Room Condition Reports
Help create and maintain a friendly, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere.
Become acquainted with all residents in their building community.
Maintain weekly contact with each assigned resident.
Serve as a positive role model for all students. This includes but is not limited to modeling appropriate and mature behavior both on and off campus, as well as digitally.
Keep their supervisor informed of situations with residents.
Support the unique needs of the individuals in their communities. In partnership with other residents, RAs will build communities focused on mutual respect and support.
Be visible, approachable, and regularly available to residents.
Create informational bulletin boards in their assigned areas and creating door decs for each summer Resident.
Assist students in resolving situations of concern while remaining professional and respecting privacy, as well as keeping their supervisor updated and informed.
Get to know the assigned residents well enough to recognize behavioral changes or patterns requiring intervention.
Recognize when a concern is beyond an RA’s level of comfort and competence and refer students to the many resources available to them.
Support the department's mission, vision, values, and goals.
Communicate and work collaboratively with other staff within the department in pursuit of fostering community.
Honor the individual identities of their team by engaging in development opportunities to understand their identity development.
Help create social media content that the Department of Residence Life can use throughout the year
Assume responsibility for other duties as communicated by the Professional Staff Members of Residence Life.
Participate in bi-weekly one-on-ones with their supervisor.
Participate in a weekly staff meeting with their team and supervisor.
Request one week away before July 20, 2026
Stay on-campus when on call.