MIIS Summer Resident Assistant

Middlebury College•Monterey, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Resident Assistant (RA) is a graduate student staff member within the Office of Residential Life who reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life. The Summer RA supports a safe, welcoming, and engaged residential community in Munras Housing during the summer term. This role focuses on guest and resident support, community development, policy enforcement, emergency response, and administrative project work in preparation for the academic year. The Summer RA serves as the primary on-site and on-call residential staff member during evenings and weekends throughout the summer. They provide leadership, troubleshoot concerns as they arise, and collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Residential Life to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive residential experience.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Must be a currently enrolled MIIS graduate student with a graduation date of December 2026 or after and be in good academic and disciplinary standing
Must be eligible to work on campus in accordance with institutional and federal employment policies
Must be available to work 12–20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and on‑call shifts
Must be available for the entire summer employment period
Must live in assigned on‑campus room in Munras Housing upon appointment
Must attend and successfully complete mandatory RA training
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and uphold community standards
Ability to respond calmly and professionally to emergencies and crisis situations
Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with student populations (preferred)

Responsibilities

Orienting residents and guests to Munras and the MIIS community, policies, and community expectations
Fostering an inclusive and respectful community environment throughout the residence hall
Communicating, upholding, and enforcing all MIIS and Residential Life policies
Responding appropriately to student concerns, emergencies, and crisis situations
Accurately documenting and reporting all incidents in a timely and professional manner
Serving as the on-call staff member during assigned evening and weekend hours
Troubleshooting facilities, behavioral, and community concerns and escalating issues as necessary
Supporting Residential Life operations and project work in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Residential Life
Conduct pre-move-in room inspections and complete all associated documentation
Perform community rounds at least twice per night, engaging with residents and guests and identifying policy or facility concerns
Report and follow up on maintenance or safety issues as appropriate
Facilitate community-building opportunities and participate in intentional resident interactions at least once per week
Support resident and group check-ins and check-outs as needed
Assist the Assistant Director of Residential Life with: Office tasks and daily administrative needs Summer projects and special initiatives Preparation for fall move-in and the upcoming academic year
Maintain timely and accurate records, reports, and communications
Serve in an on-call capacity during assigned hours
Respond to after-hours emergencies, student concerns, and crisis situations
Coordinate with MIIS Security, emergency services and campus partners when necessary